Esai Morales Cast as Deathstroke in DC's Titans

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It has been announced that Esai Morales has been chosen to play Deathstroke, Dick Grayson's arch-enemy, in "Titans".

The series was the first original programming franchise for the DC Universe streaming site and premiered back in Septemeber. It follows a group of superheroes that is led by Grayson, who is Batman's former sidekick, Robin. 

According to the producers of the show,  "Slade Wilson is known for being DC's deadliest assassin. While serving his country, Slade became an elite soldier before government testing enhanced his physiology to near superhuman levels, putting him on a path of darkness and revenge. To his family, Slade is a father and husband, but to the rest of the world, he is feared by many as the infamous Deathstroke; selling his services to the highest bidder as the ruthless assassin that never gives up and never misses."

Morales has starred in many TV shows and films, including "Bad Boys", "Gun Hill Road", "Ozark", and "Curb Your Enthusiasm".

Titans is coming to Digital HD on March 21, 2019, and can currently be seen on DC Universe.