Ben Affleck Explains Why He Chose Deathstroke To Be The Villain For His Standalone Film

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Earlier in the day, Ben Affleck revealed the title of his Batman film during a press junket for his new film The Accountant.

Now while in an interview with Collider’s Steve Weintraub, he explains why he decided to pick Deathstroke to be the villain for his solo film saying:

“He’s a great villain because – I just had an instinctive feeling that he would match up with him well. You know, I’m a big admirer of that character as well, especially in the New 52 the way that they did Deathstroke, and I thought it could work.”

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— Ben Affleck (@BenAffleck) 29 August 2016

It’s interesting to hear Affleck use the New 52 as his version of the character and explains what sort of Slade Wilson we’ll see. As in the New 52, the story picks up after Wilson’s glory days are behind him, only to be forced to don his suit once more after an event and reclaiming his legacy as a murderous mercenary.

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It’s an interesting storyline because they’re not men who are in their early days, but they’re seasoned veterans who has seen some serious shit. It also makes sense casting 39-year-old Joe Manganiello if they’re going this route.

Deathstroke has become a fan favourite thanks to Arrow and Batman: Arkham Origins and with Affleck directing I'm sure Manganiello will bring this character to life on the big screen and he could become an iconic villain in the DCEU.

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Let's hope we get fight scenes like this.