There’s no bigger badass than Deathstroke in the DC Comics Universe. The greatest soldier alive, Slade Wilson is an enhanced human with enough fighting power and raw skill to give even the Batman a run for his money and has in the past almost defeated the Justice League in a street fight where he combined both brains and brawn to deadly effect.
If you’re a fan of the DCU, you’ve seen the character pop up in several other incarnations as well over the years. Teen Titans roped in Ron Perlman to voice their version of Deathstroke who went by the name of Slade in that series, Beware the Batman used him to devastating effect as a lethal alternative to the caped crusader and Arrow created one hell of a second season when they chose to use Wilson as the primary antagonist for that series-long story.
But on the big screen? Deathstroke has been sorely absent. That’s all going to change soon however, as Ben Affleck’s Batman movie will see the mercenary collide with the Bat. Afffleck posted a teaser clip a while back of Deathstroke emerging from the shadows, dressed in his full combat outfit and clearly ready to crack some skulls. But who’s going to be under that costume when the cameras start rolling?
Actor Joe Manganiello according to the Wall Street Journal after they confirmed the casting with DC big cheese Geoff Johns. Better known for roles in True Blood, the Magic Mike films and David Ayer’s Sabotage movie that he starred in opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger, Manganiello certainly has the build and presence to give Affleck’s brutal Batman a run for his money.
The current plan for that film is to have Affleck co-write with Geoff Johns and direct, with a completed script possibly taking the release date spot of either October 5 2018 or November 1 2019. I’d put my money on the latter date, as well as a few bucks on me going mental when I see these two icons bloody each other up on the big screen in a few years time.
Last Updated: September 9, 2016
Pariah ???
September 9, 2016 at 08:32
He looks a little like a 30 year old Sandy who actually goes to gym.
The Order of the Banana
September 9, 2016 at 11:28
Isn’t Sandy 16 years old?
trololololol
miaau
September 9, 2016 at 08:34
“as well as a few bucks on me going mental when I see these two icons bloody each other up on the big screen in a few years time.”
Yeah, no. You know what I want to see? Is them roughing each other up, and then, albeit briefly and uneasily, working together to fights against X, a mystery villain that they do not tease before the time, they do not mention even briefly or anything of the sort. That, I would love. Be brave, do not test the waters by leaking details two years before and seeing reaction. Do it, take a chance.
Here’s to mystery villain X, Deathstroke and Batman together FTW.
Dungeon of JJ
September 9, 2016 at 08:47
So many people were hoping for this for so long. Looks like DC listened.
So maybe there’s hope for the new Batman after all, because Affleck’s Batman is damn cool. 🙂
Ghost In The Rift
September 9, 2016 at 09:09
Please please let Deathstroke’s mom not have the name Martha.
??????? ????? ™
September 9, 2016 at 09:33
LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL
The Order of the Banana
September 9, 2016 at 11:23
🙁 I was two hours too late 🙁
Jac7
September 9, 2016 at 09:13
Yeah, my boy Joe!
Original Heretic
September 9, 2016 at 09:43
Perfect casting. This guy is a great actor, capable of action and comedy. I loved him in the HIMYM episode where Lily and Marshal get married!
The Order of the Banana
September 9, 2016 at 11:23
Martha?
Martha?
My mom’s name is Martha too?
And your mom?
Martha?
MARTHAAA!!!!
iusedtobe(a)regular
September 9, 2016 at 11:43
“to have Affleck co-write”
This part really interests me, because Affleck has written a few great scripts, albeit for drama/suspense.
Viper_ZA
September 9, 2016 at 12:43
Yeah, must agree, he ain’t bad at all.
CodeDisQus
September 9, 2016 at 11:58
Finally! This guy fits into the DCEU’s raw and dark world….. Super stoked