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First Look at Deathstroke, Reportedly Will Be the Main Villain in BATMAN Solo Movie
Ben Affleck tweeted a video that appears to be test footage for the new movie, featuring the DC Comics villain Deathstroke.
Ben Affleck wasn't just teasing: Deathstroke will, in fact, be the main antagonist of the Batman standalone movie he’s directing, TheWrap has exclusively learned from an individual with knowledge of the situation.
Earlier this morning, the actor who plays the Dark Knight posted a cryptic tweet of the new villain walking toward the camera in very cinematic fashion, which sent fanboys into a frenzy of speculation.
Deathstroke was created by Marv Wolfman and George Perez. He is a mercenary and assassin who first appeared in “The New Teen Titans” #2 back in 1980.Wizard magazine rated him the 24th greatest villain of all time.
There is speculation that Joe Manganiello might be playing Deathstroke. The actor is currently in London, the central hub of all things DC Films. Justice League is shooting at Warner Bros. Studios London, so the location is right. In a picture he posted with his wife, actress Sofia Vergara, he's even sporting a variation of the 'ole high and tight, and a nice goatee - a similar look to what Slade Wilson usually sports in the pages of DC Comics and his animated style.
There's more from Twitter as well, though, as Manganiello's most recent follow is none other than Justice League director Zack Snyder.
Back in March 2015, Manganiello was rumored to be up for the role of Deathstroke in Suicide Squad.
Deathstroke Will Be Main Villain in Ben Affleck’s Batman Movie (Exclusive); Joe Manganiello Playing Deathstroke?
Good for Magna-i-can't-for-the-love-of-God-remember-his-name. Sucks to be Lang, i thought he would be great in the role as the older, war chiseled Deathstroke.
Also, great to see what Affleck can do with him, and i hope he limits Snyder meddling into his movie.
I'm not much of a comic book fan, but is this a good thing or bad thing? I'm kind of bummed that it won't be Joker, although the idea is kind of played out at the moment.
This is a great thing. Means branching out and exploring the Batman world, as oppose going on the safe side and making it a Joker movie. No offense, but it's about time we stop it with Joker. There's much more to Batman than Joker. Joker, Bane, Freeze, Scarecrow, Two face, Ra's al ghul have all been sufficiently covered in the last 20 years. Some to that extent it's ridiculous. What about Hush? Court of owls? Zsasz? Lady Shiva? Hugo Strange? Or a good Riddler?
Leiffeld copied Deathstroke to make Deadpool. Or I should say it's his homage. They even have similar names.
Let's call it like it was. A rip-off. Still, made for one of Marvels most interesting characters IMO. So sad it's made by that hack.
You're overthinking it. I tagged you because I thought you might be interested in this latest news and you're IMO one of the good posters here (as with most of the people I tagged in).
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Thx for the heads up, @Dragonlordxxxxx
I'll have to do my homework on this Deathstroke character.
In addition to the video @TheRuthlessOne posted, i find this comic very good in showcasing his capabilities. Sure, some are exaggerated, but it's a comic afterall.
https://arousinggrammar.com/2012/08/26/deathstroke-fights-the-entire-jla/