Director Matt Reeves seems to be increasing the solid of The Batman Half II, with Sebastian Stan now in talks to affix the DC Studios sequel, as reported by Deadline. Sources cited by the commerce say Stan is negotiating for an undisclosed position within the movie, which Reeves is writing and directing. Robert Pattinson is ready to reprise his position as Bruce Wayne. Warner Bros. and DC Studios declined to touch upon the report.
Stan’s doable involvement comes shortly after information broke that Scarlett Johansson had entered talks for a key position within the sequel. Johansson and Stan beforehand labored collectively within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the place each performed outstanding Avengers characters throughout a number of movies. Whereas particulars about Johansson’s position haven’t been formally confirmed, her casting has fueled hypothesis in regards to the course Reeves is taking with the follow-up to 2022’s The Batman.
All indicators level to Sebastian Stan enjoying Harvey Dent in The Batman Half II
Veteran leisure reporter Jeff Sneider has urged that Johansson could also be portraying Gilda Gold, the spouse of Harvey Dent, the Gotham district lawyer who finally turns into Two-Face in DC Comics lore. In keeping with Sneider, the sequel is alleged to function three vital new characters: Dent, Gilda, and Dent’s abusive father, Christopher Dent. The report claims the roles of Dent and Gilda are meant for actors of their 40s, whereas the daddy can be performed by an actor in his 60s.
If that reporting proves correct, Stan’s potential casting has led to elevated hypothesis that he might be getting into the position of Harvey Dent. Stan, who’s in his early 40s, would match the reported age vary for the character, although no outlet has confirmed his position. DC Studios has not addressed the rumors surrounding Dent’s inclusion or how central the character could also be to the sequel’s story.
The Batman Half II stays in growth, with Reeves at the moment engaged on pre-production. The film is scheduled to hit theaters on October 1, 2027. Keep tuned for extra replace.