Fire up the Bat-signal, people – there are intriguing cast rumblings emerging in Gotham as Matt Reeves starts to assemble his ensemble for The Batman Part II. The next chapter in his detective-noir take on the Bat has, of course, Robert Pattinson returning as Bruce Wayne and his nocturnal alter-ego, while Scarlett Johansson also seems to be joining the film too. And by the sounds of things, she won’t be the only Marvel actor making the leap to DC for Reeves’ follow-up. According to Deadline, Sebastian Stan is being eyed to join the cast.
Little is known about The Batman Part II so far, and there’s no official information on Stan’s casting, or who he might be playing. Internet scuttlebutt has it that Stan could be cast as Harvey Dent – the politician destined to become the villainous Two Face – but it will likely be a while before we have any confirmation on who, or what, Batman will be facing this time around. All we know for now is that cameras are expected roll in the spring, with a release date set for October 1 2027 – a five-year wait for fans after The Batman in 2022 (albeit with miniseries The Penguin helping to tide audiences over).
Can Stan shoulder being a pivotal Avenger in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and a major figure in Reeves’ DC arena? Is he really going to be Two Face? Are any other Marvel faces itching for a role in The Batman Part II? Stay tuned for more updates as the film heads into production.
