James Gunn’s DCU is slowly fleshing itself out, and it can’t be helped that casting rumors fly around once in a while. One casting rumor that’s been going around, however, is that of Kumail Nanjiani (Eternals) has been cast as time-traveller Booster Gold. A lot of people were sceptical of the casting, but it could be true.
Talking to The Cosmic Circus, Cobra Kai and Blue Beetle star Xolo Mariduena has seemingly confirmed that Nanjiani has been cast as the DCU’s Booster Gold. No official announcement has been done by DC at all, but it would make sense for Mariduena to know who Booster Gold is, since fans are expecting a team-up between him and Blue Beetle somewhere down the line.
Traditionally, Booster Gold is a blonde white guy in the comics, and his backstory has him travelling from the future to the present in order to capitalize on his ‘historical’ knowledge. Fancasts for the character have included the likes of Chris Pratt and Glen Powell. With Nanjiani’s announcement though, a lot of fans thought he was actually a great choice. He certainly has the comedy chops, and fans have already seen him play a con-man in the Obi-Wan Kenobi series.
I’m just hoping that when DC does make the official announcement, they’ll make sure to keep the ‘anti-woke’ fans from spouting anything offensive at Nanjiani. Then again, Nanjiani’s probably used to this by now, seeing that he’s already been through the MCU roller coaster.
Hopefully they make the official announcement soon. No official announcement has been made for a Booster Gold movie or a Blue Beetle sequel, but the new DCU official debuts with Superman in July 11, 2025
