It looks like Joe Manganiello may not have given up on the prospect of returning as Deathstroke after all.
The True Blood alum made his debut as the ruthless mercenary in the post-credits scene of Justice League when it hit theaters in 2017, and was finally given the chance to reprise the role during the epilogue of the "Snyder Cut." It was only a very brief appearance, but we know there were big plans for the character in the DCEU at one point (he was going to be the main villain of Ben Affleck's version of The Batman), and Manganiello has continued to express his desire to suit-up as the villain again.
Manganiello said he'd "let that go a while ago" when asked about a potential return as Slade Wilson in an interview last year, but the actor's new Instagram post may tell a different story! He could simply be showcasing a cool piece of artwork featuring his character, of course, but this image has led to speculation that he might be teasing Wilson's involvement in a future project.
Warner Bros. appeared to be doing its best to move on from the "Snyderverse" era of the DC Films Universe post ZSJL, but we know that The Flash will fully explore the concept of a DC Multiverse, so the door might well be open for Manganiello to return as Deathstroke.
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