'The Batman Part II' reveals Sebastian Stan as Harvey Dent

Revelation sets up a major Two Face arc for Gotham

Sebastian Stan's long rumoured involvement in The Batman Part II has now been officially confirmed, with the actor set to portray Harvey Dent, the idealistic district attorney whose tragic downfall leads to the rise of Two Face. The casting revelation ends weeks of speculation following reports that Stan had quietly joined the expanding Gotham roster being assembled by director Matt Reeves.

According to details shared via The Hollywood Reporter's Heatvision newsletter, Stan will step into the role of Dent as the sequel moves deeper into the political and moral decay of Gotham City. While it has not yet been confirmed how far Dent's transformation will progress in the film, the casting strongly signals that Reeves intends to explore both sides of the character rather than rushing his descent into villainy.

The announcement immediately sparked discussion online, with fans praising the choice and highlighting Stan's proven ability to portray internal conflict. Many pointed to his performances as Bucky Barnes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where he balanced guilt, rage and vulnerability across multiple films. Social media reaction has largely framed the casting as a sign that The Batman Part II will take a slower, character driven approach to its villains, much like the first film did with the Riddler and the Penguin.

Harvey Dent has appeared in several previous Batman adaptations, but audiences have rarely seen the character given equal emotional weight before and after his transformation. Matt Reeves has repeatedly emphasised grounded realism in his Gotham vision, and insiders believe Stan's Dent will begin as a sincere public servant before personal trauma fractures his sense of justice. This approach aligns with Reeves' handling of villains as products of the city's corruption rather than simple antagonists.

Stan's recent film work has only added fuel to the excitement. His performance in A Different Man showcased his sensitivity in dealing with identity and appearance, while his unsettling turn in The Apprentice demonstrated his ability to embody darker psychological extremes. Fans have also noted that his expressive physicality makes him a natural fit for portraying Two Face without relying solely on spectacle.

With Scarlett Johansson also joining the cast in an undisclosed role and Barry Keoghan expected to return as the Joker, anticipation for The Batman Part II continues to build.

After facing multiple delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, The Batman was theatrically released in the United States on March 4, 2022, three days after premiering at the Lincoln Center in New York City. The film received mostly positive reviews, with praise for Reeves's approach, the performances of Pattinson and Kravitz, and the cinematography and score, although the tone, runtime, and third act received some criticism.