In an alternate version of our reality, not unlike the one that Warner Bros. are currently planning for their shared superhero universe, Joe Manganiello’s Deathstroke is an integral part of the DCEU. Having debuted in Justice League‘s post-credits scene, the actor went on to play a major role in Zack Snyder’s Part II, and proved to be a formidable foe when he faced off against Ben Affleck in The Batman.
The popularity of the character saw Manganiello headline his own blockbuster, with the origin story by The Raid‘s Gareth Evans perfectly blending a martial arts movie with the tropes of the comic book genre, firmly establishing the actor’s take on Slade Wilson as a fan favorite. Of course, the major drawback is that none of this actually happened.
Instead, Manganiello’s involvement in the DCEU effectively ended after Justice League, although he’s become the latest name to suit up once again and return for Zack Snyder’s reshoots, which could theoretically lead to a much more substantial role in the future, provided that the reception to the franchise’s all-star movie is a lot more enthusiastic the second time around.
However, insider Daniel Richtman is now claiming that the studio are eying Keanu Reeves as a potential replacement, with Deathstroke rumored to be back on the agenda as the DCEU focuses on an exciting new future driven by the concept of the multiverse. Richtman goes on to say that there’s still hopes of him coming back for the Constantine sequel that appears to have gained some traction as well, but it would appear that the studio just want him to sign on, regardless of who the beloved star ends up playing.
Here’s exactly what the tipster had to share:
There is an interest in Keanu for Deathstroke. Doesn’t meant Joe [Manganiello] can’t come back or Keanu [do] another Constantine though since the Multiverse is now at play.
So, it seems that thanks to the multiverse, Keanu could theoretically take on both roles. But if he were to only play one, tell us, which one should it be?
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