Were you ever wondering how True Blood and Magic Mike hunk Joe Manganiello was cast in the DC Extended Universe as Slade Wilson, aka Deathstroke in Justice League?

Well, acclaimed digital artist, BossLogic took to Instagram to reveal how Joe Manganiello landed the role of Deathstroke…

CelebNMovies247.com has the latest tea on how Joe Manganiello landed the role of Slade Wilson, aka Deathstroke in the DCEU.

One of the most influential digital artists online has clearly made a big impression on those at DC Films, and in particular, Jon Berg who goes by the name ‘BossLogic’ has a story to tell.

For years BossLogic has mocked up images of some A-list actors and actresses in the costumes of characters fans want to see them play. But when Joe Manganiello got the ‘BossLogic’ treatment, when Berg took to Google to find out more about the character, he stumbled across the piece of fan art.

Turns out, it was that fan art the had the DCEU look to Manganiello as Deathstroke. He managed to officially pick up the role in the DC Extended Universe.

The news was revealed by Manganiello at Melbourne’s Oz Comic-Con, and BossLogic caught wind of the conversations that took place. Taking to his Instagram, he posted:

His casting is something that millions of fans lauded, and whilst we’ve not seen much of him in the role just yet, he’s expected to do some incredible things in the DCEU’s future.

Manganiello made his debut as Deathstroke in ‘Justice League’ in the post-credits. He is expected (yet not confirmed) to be an integral part of ‘The Batman’ when it makes its way to cinemas.