SPAWN's Michael Jai White Is Interested In Playing Black Manta In AQUAMAN

Fan-favorite actor Michael Jai White (Spawn, Arrow) has taken to social media to express his interest in taking on the role of the rumored villain for director James Wan's upcoming film Aquaman...

By Kr08 - Aug 11, 2016 08:08 PM EST

Filed Under: Aquaman

The rumor of Black Manta being the main villain for James Wan's Aquaman has made its rounds on the Internet. Whether or not the rumor is true is yet to be seen. However, true or not, it hasn't stopped fans from speculating on who should take on the role of Aquaman's archenemy. Now, actor Michael Jai White (Spawn, Arrow) has heard the rumor and has expressed some interest in the role.

Earlier today, White took to his Twitter account to respond to a fan that suggested that the actor should take on the role of Black Manta. White replied by saying, "I accept your nomination!” It seems like White is more than ready to wear the iconic Black Manta helmet, but he's going to have some competition now that actor Michael K. Williams (The Night Of) has also thrown his hat into the Black Manta ring.

I accept your nomination! https://t.co/pn4XAlCYHr
— Michael Jai White (@MichaelJaiWhite) August 11, 2016

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dubjon - 8/11/2016, 8:32 PM

If we don't deal with the DCEU now, soon, little Gambol here won't be able to get a a nickel for his grandma.

Ha1frican - 8/13/2016, 5:17 PM

@dubjon - I may like the DCEU but this sir, is genuinely funny lol

JohnnyTBP - 8/11/2016, 8:33 PM

I second that. Go Michael Jai White

SmellofDuty - 8/11/2016, 8:33 PM

I mean I wanna do it too. Is that all it takes?

dubjon - 8/11/2016, 8:35 PM

@SmellofDuty - Are you a famous professional actor?

RaisedFisT - 8/11/2016, 8:36 PM

@SmellofDuty - Let me nominate you first real quick. Then you're good to go.
Sadly, I think this was also the procedure with this year's Presidential campaign.

SmellofDuty - 8/11/2016, 8:37 PM

@dubjon - for all you know ;)

SmellofDuty - 8/11/2016, 8:37 PM

@RaisedFisT - I gladly accept this nomination.

WakandaKing - 8/11/2016, 8:34 PM

they need a savage to fight a savage

Lizardking310 - 8/11/2016, 8:35 PM

Chaky White !!! For the job !!

JohnnyTBP - 8/11/2016, 8:35 PM

nibs - 8/12/2016, 5:24 AM

@JohnnyTBP - Look, their goatees match. Cast him.

JohnnyTBP - 8/12/2016, 8:48 AM

@nibs - Looks just like Black Manta in that pic

nibs - 8/12/2016, 9:17 AM

@JohnnyTBP - Yeah sure, but he is an incredibly bad actor.

JohnnyTBP - 8/12/2016, 11:19 AM

@nibs - he's ok

THEDARKKNIGHT1939 - 8/11/2016, 8:36 PM

That would be perfect. You know what else he'd be perfect for? Another Spawn movie.

dubjon - 8/11/2016, 9:30 PM

@THEDARKKNIGHT1939 - He definitely can pull it off, but I would prefer a full remake.

THEDARKKNIGHT1939 - 8/11/2016, 9:39 PM

@dubjon - Yeah, true.

incredibleTalk - 8/12/2016, 6:15 AM

@THEDARKKNIGHT1939 - Netflix - Blade!

IndominusTitan - 8/11/2016, 8:36 PM

Maybe if he worked on his acting.

TheArkhamKnight - 8/11/2016, 8:37 PM

Just get Idris Elba, and we'll be good

Mick808 - 8/11/2016, 8:40 PM

I wonder if they're just going to call him "Manta" to avoid confusion with black panther

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