In conversation with director Angel Manuel Soto | The Wrecking Crew, Blue Beetle, toilet roll

In conversation with director Angel Manuel Soto | The Wrecking Crew, Blue Beetle, toilet roll

Author: Simon Brew February 6, 2026 Duration: 49:23
Director Angel Manuel Soto has just brought Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista together on the big screen, in the Prime Video hit THE WRECKING CREW. Growing in Puerto Rico, he was some way away from the man who'd direct BLUE BEETLE for Warner Bros and DC. And in this special interview, he tells his incredible film story. And it involves loo roll! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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