Sebastian Stan Teases Harvey Dent’s Transformation in ‘The Batman Part II’

Sebastian Stan confirmed that he will portray Gotham District Attorney Harvey Dent in Matt Reeves’ “The Batman Part II,” and that the character will undergo a “significant transformation” that will lead him to become the villain Two-Face. The actor disclosed the development while discussing his involvement at a Cannes-related event.

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The “Batman Part II” follows the 2022 film starring Robert Pattinson and is directed by Matt Reeves. The sequel continues Reeves’ grounded vision of Gotham and has generated discussion at Cannes about franchise storytelling versus traditional cinema. Stan’s casting marks his transition from Marvel to a central DC role.

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Key participants include Sebastian Stan (Harvey Dent/Two-Face), director Matt Reeves, returning lead Robert Pattinson, and co-stars Scarlett Johansson, Jeffrey Wright, Colin Farrell, Charles Dance, among others. The hair and makeup department is responsible for Dent’s disfigurement design.

Sebastian Stan Teases Two-Face “Batman” Role

The casting of Stan as Harvey Dent was announced, followed by his Cannes tease of the Two-Face arc. Production is slated to begin, with rehearsals and second-unit work already in Liverpool, and the film is set for an October 1, 2027 release.

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• Release: October 1, 2027.

Sebastian Stan Teases Two-Face “Batman” Role

• Primary cast: Robert Pattinson, Sebastian Stan, Scarlett Johansson, Jeffrey Wright, Colin Farrell, Charles Dance, Brian Tyree Henry, Andy Serkis, Sebastian Koch, Jayme Lawson, Gil Perez-Abraham.

Sebastian Stan Teases Two-Face “Batman” Role

• Production location: Liverpool, UK (second-unit).

Sebastian Stan Teases Two-Face “Batman” Role

• Dent’s arc spans multiple stages, ending as Two-Face.

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Stan said the role was both exciting and anxiety-provoking, noting the physical and emotional challenges of Dent’s descent. He explained that working with Reeves involves detailed makeup and visual-effects to portray the gradual disfigurement. He called the casting a major turning point in his career, emphasizing his shift from Marvel projects to a central DC franchise role.

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Stan’s move from Marvel to a pivotal DC role highlights talent fluidity across competing comic-book universes. Introducing Two-Face expands Reeves’ Gotham narrative and adds a new antagonist to the sequel.

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The sources do not disclose the specific design of Dent’s makeup, the amount of screen time allotted to Two-Face, or how the transformation will be integrated into the film’s plot. These details remain undisclosed pending further production updates.

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• “exciting and nerve-wracking,” — Sebastian Stan, actor

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• “I’m excited, I’m nervous and trying to keep surprising myself” — Sebastian Stan, actor

Sebastian Stan Teases Two-Face “Batman” Role

• “many roles in this one” — Sebastian Stan, actor

Sebastian Stan Teases Two-Face “Batman” Role

• “devised how his disfigurement will look” — Sebastian Stan, actor

Sebastian Stan Teases Two-Face “Batman” Role

Rehearsals and second-unit filming continue in Liverpool, with full principal photography expected soon. The sequel will move toward its October 2027 release, after which audience and critical reactions to Dent’s transformation will shape discussions of future Batman installments.

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