Manganiello's memoir details Deathstroke's role in Affleck's unmade Batman film

Mixed · 2Actor Joe Manganiello has described in his new memoir "Bloodlines" what his Deathstroke (Slade Wilson) would have done in Ben Affleck's cancelled standalone Batman film. 1 2 Left · 1According to the A.V. Club, citing Entertainment Weekly's report on the memoir, Slade would have subjected Affleck's Bruce Wayne to "a superhero version of David Fincher's The Game," dismantling his life to bring Batman down for good. 2 Left · 1That would have included killing J.K. Simmons' Commissioner Gordon, taking Jeremy Irons' Alfred hostage, and a clash with Batgirl. 2

Centre · 1/Film says some elements were already known, such as the vengeful rampage, the Fincher inspiration and Batgirl's appearance, but that Gordon's death is a new specific that confirms a longstanding rumour. 1 Centre · 1Per Manganiello, the film's midpoint fight would have seen Deathstroke nearly kill Batman and Batgirl before they escaped via an above-ground train. 1 Mixed · 2Deathstroke appeared at the end of Justice League; /Film notes that Zack Snyder's Justice League shows Lex Luthor giving Batman's secret identity to Slade, a scene meant to set up Affleck's film. 1 2

Left · 1Manganiello says he asked Affleck whether he was taking on too much by writing, directing, producing and starring in the film, and Affleck replied "Don't worry, you're in good hands." 2 Left · 1The A.V. Club notes Affleck has since said he was struggling heavily with alcohol at the time, and told The New York Times that a friend who read the script warned he would "drink yourself to death" if he made it. 2 Mixed · 2It is unclear whether the Batgirl in Affleck's plan was the same version as the later Warner Bros. film that was shelved, and /Film cautions that because the film was never made, the plot might have changed. 2 1