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Sebastian Stan Joins 'The Batman: Part II' as Harvey Dent

1/6/2026

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Stan Joins Batman

Sebastian Stan, the actor, is reportedly in talks to join The Batman: Part II as Harvey Dent, husband of Gilda Gold (Scarlett Johansson's character).
Barry Keoghan, the actor, is expected to reprise his role as The Joker, signaling a link to Stan's Harvey Dent storyline.
Production is set to begin in spring 2026, with the film scheduled for release on October 1, 2027, while Bruce Wayne's narrative remains the focus.

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Stan's Batman Talks

Sebastian Stan, the actor known for Marvel's Bucky Barnes, is in talks to join Robert Pattinson in The Batman: Part II.
The Batman: Part II is directed by Matt Reeves.
The film is scheduled for an October 2027 release.
DC Studios has not confirmed Sebastian Stan's casting.
Production will begin in May.

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Stan Joins Batman

Sebastian Stan, the actor, is reportedly in talks to join The Batman: Part II as Harvey Dent, husband of Gilda Gold (Scarlett Johansson's character).
Barry Keoghan, the actor, is expected to reprise his role as The Joker, signaling a link to Stan's Harvey Dent storyline.
Production is set to begin in spring 2026, with the film scheduled for release on October 1, 2027, while Bruce Wayne's narrative remains the focus.

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