DC Studios in Talks With Sebastian Stan To Join 'The Batman 2'
Alongside Robert Pattinson.
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Sebastian Stan is reportedly in active negotiations with DC Studios to join the cast of The Batman Part II, marking a major potential move from the MCU to Matt Reeves’ Gotham City
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While his specific role remains under wraps, speculation suggests the actor is being considered for key characters such as District Attorney Harvey Dent or the vengeful Thomas Elliot, also known as Hush
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If confirmed, Stan will join Robert Pattinson in the highly anticipated sequel, which is currently scheduled to arrive in theaters on 2027
The casting landscape for Matt Reeves’ Bat-verse is shifting in a massive way. Reports have surfaced that DC Studios is in active discussions with Sebastian Stan to join the ensemble of the highly anticipated sequel, The Batman Part II. Fresh off his critically acclaimed performance as a young Donald Trump in The Apprentice, Stan’s potential jump from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to the dark, rain-soaked streets of Gotham City has sent fans into a speculative frenzy.
While DC Studios heads James Gunn and Peter Safran have kept plot details under a heavy shroud of secrecy, rumors suggest Stan is being considered for a pivotal role that would challenge Robert Pattinson’s Bruce Wayne. High on the list of fan theories is Harvey Dent, the ambitious District Attorney destined to become Two-Face, or perhaps a grounded reimagining of Hush (Thomas Elliot), a character whose childhood ties to the Wayne family perfectly align with the “sins of the father” themes established in the first film. Stan’s proven ability to balance brooding intensity with tragic vulnerability makes him a seamless fit for the grounded, “epic crime saga” aesthetic Matt Reeves has cultivated.
The Batman Part II is currently slated for a October 2, 2027 release. If Stan signs on, he would join a returning cast that includes Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, and Colin Farrell. As the production timeline approaches its 2026 window, this casting would mark one of the most significant “crossover” moves for an actor in modern superhero cinema.
