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Sebastian Stan Joins 'The Batman: Part II' as Two-Face

1/17/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Sebastian Stan will portray Harvey Dent, known as Two-Face, in The Batman: Part II.
The Batman: Part II is set in a decaying Gotham City.
The film aims to explore the erosion of justice.
The cast includes Robert Pattinson as Batman, Scarlett Johansson in an undisclosed role, and returning Colin Farrell, Jeffrey Wright, and Andy Serkis.
Filming will begin in spring 2027, ahead of an October 2027 release.

History

Historical Context

"The Dark Knight," released in 2008, marked a pivotal moment in superhero cinema, grossing over $1 billion and reflecting societal anxieties about justice through Harvey Dent's transformation into Two-Face. This film, part of Christopher Nolan's acclaimed trilogy, set a precedent for complex moral narratives in the genre, influencing contemporary works like "The Batman: Part II" and shaping cultural perceptions of morality and justice.

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Story summary

Sebastian Stan will portray Harvey Dent, known as Two-Face, in The Batman: Part II.
The Batman: Part II is set in a decaying Gotham City.
The film aims to explore the erosion of justice.
The cast includes Robert Pattinson as Batman, Scarlett Johansson in an undisclosed role, and returning Colin Farrell, Jeffrey Wright, and Andy Serkis.
Filming will begin in spring 2027, ahead of an October 2027 release.

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