True Blood actorhas been rumored for a number of roles in a comic book movie, including Batman before Ben Affleck was cast as the The Dark Knight. Now according to Cinema Blend's sources, Joe Manganiello is close to signing on as Slade Wilson a.k.ain David Ayer's Suicide Squad. Their source also adds that(Dawn of The Planet of The Apes) is the second choice for the role, but Manganiello is said to be close to a done deal. Cinema Blend also says we should expect confirmation on this casting very soon.This report matches up with earlier rumors from JoBlo which claimed that both Manganiello and Jason Clarke were contenders for the role.