Joe Manganiello candidly reflects on the rollercoaster journey of his career intertwined with major superhero franchises. When filming Justice League, test footage of Deathstroke sparked anticipation for The Batman, which was scrapped by Warner Bros., leaving Manganiello with a disappointing phone call and a series of canceled projects revolving around his character. Despite this setback, he was reinvigorated with an opportunity to reprise his role in Zack Snyder's cut of Justice League for HBO Max, using it to infuse new life into the character of Slade Wilson, complete with hinting at potential future storylines.

Manganiello also shares an unsettling experience with his casting as Flash Thompson in the original Spider-Man film. Despite initial casting, doubts from unnamed individuals led to a citywide search for another actor, only for him to reclaim the role by default just before Christmas. Acknowledging a challenging past in the realm of comic-inspired cinemas, he expresses hope that his brief yet significant return as Deathstroke could pave the way for further development of the character in future projects. Meanwhile, fans eagerly await what the actor may bring next, banking on his passion and dedication to the superhero genre.