Joe Manganiello Declines MCU Role Due to Scheduling Conflicts, Eyes Return as Agent Venom

Despite turning down a role in the Thor franchise, Manganiello expresses interest in reprising his Marvel character in future projects.

Joe Manganiello, known for his role as Deathstroke in the DCEU, had to decline an offer from Taika Waititi to join the MCU due to scheduling issues.
The actor, who played Flash Thompson in 2002's Spider-Man, is open to returning to the Marvel universe, potentially as Agent Venom.
Manganiello's potential involvement in future Marvel projects like Avengers: Secret Wars has sparked excitement among fans.
Despite his brief stint as Deathstroke in the Justice League, Manganiello is interested in exploring the character further, possibly in a series on HBO Max.
2024 is shaping up to be a significant year for the MCU, with high expectations for Deadpool 3 and several new series on Disney+.