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Xolo Maridue\xf1a is right on the edge of superstardom. The fifth season of his massively popular \u201cKarate Kid\u201d sequel series, \u201cCobra Kai,\u201d crane-kicks its way on to Netflix on September 9th; after that, the young actor sets his sights on the debut of \u201cBlue Beetle,\u201d the DC Comics superhero movie that marks a massive leap forward in his career. All in all, you\u2019d forgive him for being pretty excited\u2014but Maridue\xf1a is taking this one step at a time. \n\n\u201cThere's always got to be room to grow,\u201d he says. \u201cYou have to be constantly expanding. I hope this is just the beginning.\u201d\n\nOn this episode of In the Envelope: The Actor\u2019s Podcast, Maridue\xf1a takes us inside the trajectory of a rising star, to the bittersweetness of \u201cCobra Kai\u201d season 5 to the invaluable lessons learned from leading his own DC Comics movie.\n---\nBackstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage\u2019s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today\u2019s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. This is your guide to every aspect of acting, from voiceover and commercial work to casting directors, agents, and more. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made, to personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Vinnie Mancuso, senior editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ\n\nFollow Backstage and In the Envelope on social media:\n- https://www.facebook.com/backstage\n- https://www.twitter.com/backstage\n- https://www.twitter.com/intheenvelope\n- https://www.instagram.com/backstagecast\n\nLooking to get cast? Subscribe here: www.backstage.com/subscribe\nBrowse Backstage casting listings: https://bit.ly/3mth68e\nCheck out our community-driven virtual programming, The Slate: https://bit.ly/2WDNXf0\nBackstage stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement: https://bit.ly/3cuMBt5\n\nSpecial thanks to...\n- Host: Vinnie Mancuso\n- Producer: Jamie Muffett\n- Social media: Katie Minard, Karen Jenkins\n- Design: Mark Stinson, Caitlin Watkins\n- Additional support: Kasey Howe, Samantha Sherlock, Benjamin Lindsay, Oriella St. Louis