DC Fans Are on Cloud Nine!

Hey there, DC die-hards! It’s a pretty epic month for the fandom since Zack Snyder has finally hopped on the Instagram train, and what a ride it’s been! The man loves to drop behind-the-scenes goodies from his cinematic exploits, especially from his reign over the SnyderVerse. And guess what? His latest post has sparked a whole new wave of excitement among fans who are practically itching to see more of Snyder’s magic sprinkled over the DCEU.

Deathstroke Makes a Grand Entrance!

So, here’s the juicy bit: this week, Snyder shared a super chilling black-and-white snap of Joe Manganiello portraying the infamous Slade Wilson, a.k.a. Deathstroke. Talk about a fan explosion! The comments section turned into a war zone of emotions, as fans unleashed their classic battle cry for the return of Snyder’s vision for the DCEU.

Lost Opportunities and Broken Dreams

Years back, Manganiello was all set to be the big bad in a standalone Batman movie directed by none other than Ben Affleck. But alas, that project slipped through our fingers like sand! He did make a cameo in the post-credits of “Justice League” and appeared in Snyder’s notorious director’s cut, leaving fans yearning for more. Clearly, Manganiello’s portrayal of Deathstroke left a mark so deep that it still stings whenever it pops up on social media.

Fan Reactions: A Rollercoaster of Feels

The internet didn’t disappoint with reactions! One fan lamented, “We were robbed! I was absolutely buzzing when I saw him in the 2017 post-credits scene of JL,” while another chimed in, “Please don’t give us hope.” Can you feel the collective heartache? Others were left speechless, dreamily wishing for that mythical Batfleck movie featuring Deathstroke. They claimed Affleck nailed that ‘Dark Knight Returns’ vibe perfectly.

A Snapshot from Snyder

Along with the mind-blowing image, Snyder shared a little tidbit about his equipment, saying, “This I shot with my Leica monochrome and my modified 50mm dream lens. Huge shoutout to Joe Manganiello for absolutely nailing the Deathstroke role!” Seriously, does this guy ever take a bad photo?

The Dark Tale of Deathstroke

Manganiello hasn’t just been living the comic book dream; he’s reminisced about Affleck’s ill-fated Batman movie, which he described as a dark saga that would haunt Bruce Wayne’s life like a horror movie villain. “Deathstroke was like this predatory shark, methodically dismantling Bruce’s life,” he explained in an interview. Talk about a villain with a plan!

The Early Days of Joe’s Acting Journey

Let’s rewind a bit. Before donning the Deathstroke mask, Manganiello was just a hopeful actor trying to land a role in a superhero flick. He even tried out for Sam Raimi’s original “Spider-Man” movie, aiming for the leading role but ended up as Flash Thompson, the school bully. “I walked in with glasses and a button-down trying to channel my inner nerd,” he laughed. The irony? The dude was 6’5” and 220 pounds! You could say he wasn’t exactly someone’s idea of a bully.