Joe Manganiello Ends Deathstroke Role, Plans Graphic Novel After James Gunn's Advice
Following years of uncertainty and project cancellations, Joe Manganiello decides to move on from Deathstroke, with a potential graphic novel in the works.
- Joe Manganiello, known for his portrayal of Deathstroke in the DCEU, has decided to move on from the character after discussions with James Gunn.
- Several Deathstroke projects, including a standalone film and appearances in other DCEU movies, were canceled or abandoned amid DC restructuring.
- Manganiello's original screenplay for a Deathstroke movie may be adapted into a graphic novel series by DC Comics.
- James Gunn's overhaul of the DC Universe includes abandoning previous characters and storylines, with a few exceptions like characters from 'The Peacemaker' and 'Blue Beetle'.
- Despite the end of his Deathstroke role, Manganiello remains busy with roles in films like 'Archenemy' and 'The Kill Room', and his personal life has also been in the spotlight.