Joe Manganiello Teases Deathstroke as SnyderVerse Return Grows

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Joe Manganiello shared a new hint about his Deathstroke character on Instagram, tagging director Zack Snyder and quickly sparking rumors about the future of the SnyderVerse.

The video shows Joe Manganiello as his character Deathstroke from Zack Snyder’s Justice League, delivering the line, “You’d better not be wasting my time…” It also includes the hashtags #deathstroke and #zacksnyder.

This wasn’t a coincidence, and it seems deliberate. It’s possible Zack Snyder, or someone working with him, requested the teaser be released.

Joe Manganiello Revives Deathstroke Talk

Manganiello’s Deathstroke is directly tied to Snyder’s DC vision.

Slade Wilson, also known as Deathstroke, first appeared after the credits of the original Justice League movie. He returned in Zack Snyder’s Justice League, with plans to play a bigger part in future films. He’s also featured in Snyder’s ‘Knightmare’ story arc.

By tagging Snyder now, Manganiello is clearly reconnecting himself to that unfinished storyline.

SnyderVerse Back in Play If Paramount Buys WBD?

The recent hints about a potential return of Zack Snyder’s DC Universe are happening at a key moment. Rumors suggest Paramount is increasingly likely to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, and if that happens, they’re expected to focus on projects with established fan bases and valuable existing properties. Snyder’s DC characters definitely fit that description, as they continue to be popular with fans both online and around the world.

If the situation changes, reviving projects connected to Zack Snyder – even something featuring the character Deathstroke – remains a possibility. Joe Manganiello publicly stating his willingness to return could be a calculated move to help make that happen.

If Netflix Wins, Snyder Eyes The Dark Knight Returns

If Netflix secures the rights, sources say Zack Snyder would like to adapt The Dark Knight Returns. This would be a big, standalone film, which aligns with Netflix’s strategy of releasing large-scale, international projects. It would also give Snyder the chance to work on DC again without being constrained by existing movie plans.

What This Means for Deathstroke

There’s been no official announcement, just a hint. However, Joe Manganiello recently shared a Deathstroke image and tagged Zack Snyder, and this comes during a lot of uncertainty about who will own DC in the future. It seems Manganiello wants to keep the character relevant, suggesting he’s still interested in playing Deathstroke as DC’s ownership changes.

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2026-02-24 03:01