It Looks Like David Ayer's SUICIDE SQUAD May Have Found Its 'Deathstroke'

It Looks Like David Ayer's SUICIDE SQUAD May Have Found Its 'Deathstroke'

It was reported yesterday that True Blood star Joe Manganiello had dropped out of an upcoming TV show to make room in his schedule for Suicide Squad, and it now appears as if that has been at least somewhat confirmed. Could he be the movie's Deathstroke? Hit the jump for details...

By JoshWilding - Mar 13, 2015 04:03 PM EST
Filed Under: Suicide Squad
Source: The Wrap
Yesterday, Latino-Review's @umbertogonzalez revealed that Joe Manganiello had "probably" landed the role of Deathstroke in Suicide Squad after dropping out of comedy horror anthology Scream Queens, from Glee creator Ryan Murphy. Well, The Wrap has confirmed that he's no longer attached to the project and that "It has also been reported that he’s leaving the Fox series to clear up scheduling conflicts between it and 'Suicide Squad,' in which he’s being considered for the role of Deathstroke." While they appear to be just reiterating yesterday's report, the fact that they mention it at all is confirmation of a sort and at least adds some weight to him being in consideration for the role which will apparently see him take down the entire Suicide Squad as Deathstroke. For now, we'll just have to wait and see, but expect to hear more soon...
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Pasto
Pasto - 3/13/2015, 4:15 PM
My teeth hurt
TronVin
TronVin - 3/13/2015, 4:17 PM
I would love to see a spinoff Deathstroke film from this. R-rated and such.
ComicsToFilm
ComicsToFilm - 3/13/2015, 4:17 PM
I can handle it. I know he can match the physicality of the character. And eventually stand next to Ben ; )

Is it sad I'd still like for him to get bigger for the film?
DarkArrow19
DarkArrow19 - 3/13/2015, 4:17 PM
Nice choice. And to think deathstroke probably wouldn't be as big as he is now if it wasn't for Manu Bennett's portrayal.
staypuffed
staypuffed - 3/13/2015, 4:18 PM
He looks the part. Don't know anything else about him, though.
Sure! Go for it.
MacacoMalandro
MacacoMalandro - 3/13/2015, 4:18 PM
Joe Manga, Jason Momoa, Chris Meloni... so many fruits
TheEpicJuicebox
TheEpicJuicebox - 3/13/2015, 4:18 PM
Brad pitt
FrozenDiamondz
FrozenDiamondz - 3/13/2015, 4:20 PM
"it became clear that the show couldn’t accomodate Manganiello’s extensive commitments to promoting his summer film Magic Mike XXL internationally."

Deadline would've picked up on it if he was in SS

Deadline >
Batman52
Batman52 - 3/13/2015, 4:21 PM
I just seen Joel Kinnaman's interview on ABC news and the dude got big! He looks like he can beat people up.
ALegendaryPanda
ALegendaryPanda - 3/13/2015, 4:21 PM
I'm just waiting for that confirmation like:

Batman52
Batman52 - 3/13/2015, 4:21 PM
Anyway perfect casting Joe will do Deathstroke Justice.
MartiBro14
MartiBro14 - 3/13/2015, 4:22 PM
magic mike 2 does not come out till july so is he going to promote that movie for over three months? Highly doubt thats all he would be doing.
Matador
Matador - 3/13/2015, 4:23 PM
jerryblake
jerryblake - 3/13/2015, 4:25 PM
recently i was mistaken and took Manganiello for Momoa.
Batman52
Batman52 - 3/13/2015, 4:25 PM
I'm telling ya'll El mayimbe is legit with casting news, but everything else is 50/50.
xxxxxxx
xxxxxxx - 3/13/2015, 4:25 PM
Duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude.

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hYPE
hYPE - 3/13/2015, 4:27 PM
This is amazing stuff!
StreakOfBlue
StreakOfBlue - 3/13/2015, 4:27 PM
This is so cool!

staypuffed
staypuffed - 3/13/2015, 4:27 PM
@Chloefornication
Holy shit!
DaVinci31
DaVinci31 - 3/13/2015, 4:28 PM
@Batman52


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Holy sh*t!
staypuffed
staypuffed - 3/13/2015, 4:28 PM
@8thDynasty
King Shark?
StreakOfBlue
StreakOfBlue - 3/13/2015, 4:28 PM

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FrozenDiamondz
FrozenDiamondz - 3/13/2015, 4:29 PM
@MiniMart10

A trade like Deadline would've mentioned SS if he was really in it doe

I guess we'll just have to wait and see how reliable Joblo really is
TronVin
TronVin - 3/13/2015, 4:29 PM
@DaVinci31
@Batman52

The Snyder influence is strong.
SimplyAz
SimplyAz - 3/13/2015, 4:30 PM
Yes...............great news...........!!!
BritishMonkey
BritishMonkey - 3/13/2015, 4:31 PM
That's a good pick.
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