Manganiello Says Affleck Offered Deathstroke Role Amid Health Crisis
Joe Manganiello reveals in his memoir Bloodlines that Ben Affleck offered him the Deathstroke role in the DCEU while he was dealing with a serious health crisis.
Joe Manganiello has revealed that Ben Affleck offered him the role of Deathstroke in the DCEU while he was dealing with a serious health crisis, according to comingsoon.net.
The revelation appears in Manganiello's forthcoming memoir, Bloodlines, scheduled for release on October 13.
In the book, Manganiello writes that the offer came during a difficult period for his health, though the facts of the offer have not previously been publicly confirmed in this detail.
Earlier Health Crisis
In 2016, Manganiello collapsed on the set of the mini-series Six. It was later revealed that his thyroid and intestines had been affected by a mystery autoimmune disease. The illness caused his weight to drop from 235 pounds to 176, and he underwent emergency surgery to have his large intestine removed.
Bloodlines is scheduled for release on October 13.
Quick answers
What role did Ben Affleck offer Joe Manganiello?
Affleck offered Manganiello the role of Deathstroke in the DCEU, according to Manganiello's memoir Bloodlines.
When is Joe Manganiello's memoir Bloodlines released?
Bloodlines is scheduled for release on October 13.
What happened to Joe Manganiello in 2016?
He collapsed on the set of the mini-series Six. His thyroid and intestines had been affected by a mystery autoimmune disease, his weight dropped from 235 pounds to 176, and he underwent emergency surgery to have his large intestine removed.