Actor Joe Manganiello is revealing the personal challenges he faced while preparing for one of his biggest superhero roles. In an excerpt from his upcoming memoir Bloodlines, the actor discusses being offered the role of Deathstroke during a serious health crisis.
According to Entertainment Weekly, Manganiello recalls receiving an offer from Ben Affleck to portray Slade Wilson, also known as Deathstroke, in a planned Batman movie. At the time, he was dealing with an undiagnosed medical condition and undergoing extensive treatment. The actor also described the challenges of attending costume fittings while adjusting to life with an ostomy bag following surgery. Although the planned standalone Batman movie never materialized, Manganiello appeared as Deathstroke in the Justice League franchise.
Manganiello’s account offers a personal look at the difficulties he experienced behind the scenes, revealing how a major Hollywood opportunity became a source of motivation during a challenging period in his life.
