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Joe Manganiello’s road to fame has not been straight. He got his break with a part inMagic Mikebut often has had to play smaller or secondary roles in blockbusters. Most fans don’t know that he was close to getting cast by the two biggest superhero franchises, Marvel and DC but it eluded him.
Nonetheless, after spending 25 years in the industry, Manganiello is finally being recognized. The actor has been cast as Crocodile in the second season ofOne Piece, a live-action adaptation series by Netflix.
The Road Not Taken: Missed superhero opportunities
Joe Manganielloportrayed a significant role inMagic Mikewhich began what was supposed to be a smooth ride to stardom. The actor even got the opportunity to play the role of Flash Thompson inSam Raimi‘sSpider-Man.
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That was not his only foray into the superhero genre because he went on to appear in the 2017Justice Leagueas Deathstroke. He also reprised his role in the contentious 2021Jack Snyder’s Justice League, and things started looking up for the actor.
According toComicBook.comManganiello was supposed to be gearing up for his role inBen Affleck‘sThe Batman, but it never happened. The actor supposedly wrote a screenplay for his character which impressed some, but ultimately the final decision to reboot thwarted his plans.
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I had to let it go. James Gunn was just like, ‘Let it go.’
Even though the actor had big plans for his character’s future, he said James Gunntold him to ‘let it go’ because there was no reassurance. However, this was not his last contact with the superhero genre, another huge director had approached him for a role.
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In February 2024 theHow I Met Your Motheractor spoke toComicBook.comabout another possible Marvel role. The actor revealed that he almost appeared in one of the best MCU movies but things didn’t work out.
Years ago, Taika Waititi wanted me for one of the Thor movies and I couldn’t do it … It was impossible for me scheduling-wise to do it at the end of the day.
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It wasTaika Waititiwho approached the actor for a role in an undisclosedThormovie. Since the filmmaker was first involved inThor: Ragnarokit is possible the offer was related to that film rather than the recentThor: Love and Thunderventure.
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Given the years he has spent in the industry, along with his physique and appearance the actor should be a part of either the MCU or DC movies. Nevertheless, these missed opportunities have been left long behind as the actor steps up for a stellar performance inOne Piece.
Shruti Pathak
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An entertainment writer with a passion for storytelling that transcends genres, Shruti Pathak is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Arts in English. She is also a devoted poetry enthusiast, exploring the beauty of language and emotion through verse. Obsessed with the show Friends, a self-proclaimed swiftie, and inspired by classical literature these are just some characteristics that describe the novice writer. Newly joining FandomWire as an intern writer, she hopes to share her thoughts while sharpening her writing skills on various entertainment topics.
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