StarzMarilyn Manson will have a role in the upcoming third season of the Starz drama American Gods.
Deadline reports that the Antichrist Superstar will play a character named Johan Wengren, the lead singer of a Viking death metal band called Blood Death. Wengren has connections to Ian McShane‘s character Mr. Wednesday, who also happens to be the Norse god Odin. Manson will be on the show for four episodes.
Speaking to Deadline, showrunner Chic Eglee says, “As a long-time admirer of his estimable talent as an author, artist, musician, and actor, it is dope indeed to be working with Mr. Manson in season three of American Gods.”
American Gods is based on the 2001 Neil Gaiman novel. Its third season will air in 2020.
Manson has had roles in shows including Sons of Anarchy and Salem. He also has a role in the upcoming adaptation of Stephen King‘s The Stand.
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