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I admit that I have not read any Deathstroke comics, but I googled and he appears to look like this in the comics:
So why cast this guy, while having some grey in the beard, does not look a lot like the comics version:
Could it be because Arrow had success with casting this guy as the Deathstroke?
They do kind of look similar.
So why cast this guy, while having some grey in the beard, does not look a lot like the comics version:
Could it be because Arrow had success with casting this guy as the Deathstroke?
They do kind of look similar.
He was Snyder's second choice for the role of Superman back when he was casting MoS.
That was probably more relevant to his casting than his resemblance to Manu Bennett.
Since when has looking like the comics version been a requirement? Hugh Jackman is a foot taller and far handsomer than Wolverine. None of the actors who've played Barry Allen in live action have been blond, and only one actor who's played Jimmy Olsen has been a redhead (and that was in black-and-white). Many comics characters have been played by actors of different ethnicities. Heck, even when roles are recast within the same continuity, the new actors don't have to resemble the old ones. Don Cheadle doesn't look a thing like Terrence Howard. Mark Ruffalo doesn't look a thing like Edward Norton. James MacAvoy doesn't look a thing like Patrick Stewart.
They're casting actors, not models. They cast based on talent, personality, and chemistry with other actors, not just on appearance.
I don't read Deathstroke in the comics either, but the very first thing I thought when I heard this news was that he looks a lot like the drawings I've seen.
Seriously, other than the fact that his hair isn't already white and he's not wearing an eyepatch (both factors almost guaranteed to be the case no matter what actor they pick), is so incredibly different about him?
Seriously, other than the fact that his hair isn't already white and he's not wearing an eyepatch (both factors almost guaranteed to be the case no matter what actor they pick), is so incredibly different about him?
When they die his hair white/grey I think Manganiello will look exactly like the Arkham Origins version of Deathstroke which is what they're aiming for.
http://www.flickeringmyth.com/wp-co...atman-Arkham-Origins-Deathstroke-Statue-2.jpg
http://www.flickeringmyth.com/wp-co...tman-Arkham-Origins-Deathstroke-Statue-12.jpg
http://www.flickeringmyth.com/wp-co...atman-Arkham-Origins-Deathstroke-Statue-2.jpg
http://www.flickeringmyth.com/wp-co...tman-Arkham-Origins-Deathstroke-Statue-12.jpg
I didn't remember him either, until you mentioned this. That scene was hilarious.
I think Manganiello looks a lot like the comics version of Deathstroke. IMO he's at least closer than Michael Hogan was in Smallville.
I don't remember seeing Manganiello in anything, so I don't really have an opinion on him.
I will say this, though, I was really hoping for Stephen Lang.
I will say this, though, I was really hoping for Stephen Lang.
Hopefully Lang gets casts as Cable. That will more than make up for it.
I'm sure they'll go the WB/DC way and cast someone younger as Nathan Summers. I could be wrong but I think Lang's age (64 going on 65) precludes him.
I don't know. The X-Men films are well cast, they usually bungle everything else. Deadpool and First Class being the rare exception.
Doctor Manhattan cast as Henry Allen for The Flash:
http://www.ew.com/article/2016/09/10/flash-movie-billy-crudup-barry-allen-dad
http://www.ew.com/article/2016/09/10/flash-movie-billy-crudup-barry-allen-dad
So… the Comedian is Batman's dad and Doctor Manhattan is the Flash's dad!
Snyder's Watchmen part of the DCEU confirmed!
So… the Comedian is Batman's dad and Doctor Manhattan is the Flash's dad!
Snyder's Watchmen part of the DCEU confirmed!
And Silk Spectre is Superman's dad...'s computer.
The Watchmen references continue.
Nite Owl I is the voice of the POTUS in BvS.
Batman had a new suit tailored at the same place Nite Owl II uses.
https://twitter.com/ZackSnyder/status/776125466113630208
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