Sebastian Stan teases major transformation in 'The Batman Part II' at Cannes

Sebastian Stan teases his Harvey Dent role in 'The Batman Part II' while discussing his DC debut and Cannes buzz

Sebastian Stan has teased new details about his upcoming role in The Batman Part II, confirming he will play Harvey Dent in Matt Reeves’ highly anticipated follow-up set in Gotham City.

Speaking during an appearance tied to Cannes discussions, Stan revealed that the character will undergo a significant transformation across the film, hinting that he may portray multiple stages of Dent’s descent into the iconic villain Two-Face. He described the role as “exciting and nerve-wracking,” pointing to the physical and emotional demands of stepping into the DC universe.

The actor said he is working closely with Reeves and the production team to shape the character’s evolution, including detailed makeup and visual effects work that will reflect Dent’s gradual shift into darkness. Stan also noted that this marks a major turning point in his career as he moves from Marvel projects into a central role within DC’s expanding cinematic universe.

The update arrives as industry conversations continue around the Cannes Film Festival, where filmmakers and actors have been debating the state of contemporary cinema and the balance between large-scale franchise storytelling and more traditional film-making.

While those discussions continue off-screen, Stan’s casting has already generated strong interest online, with fans speculating about how Harvey Dent’s arc will fit into Reeves’ grounded version of Gotham and how prominently Two-Face will feature in the sequel’s storyline.

Production on The Batman Part II is expected to move forward soon, with Stan’s comments offering one of the clearest teases yet of what audiences can expect from the next chapter in the Batman saga.