Gotham City's history has seen no shortage of crime, corrupt politicians, and devastating events, so it's especially heartbreaking to know that the worst is yet to come. It's been more than four years since the release of Matt Reeves' film "« Batman »", and the long-awaited sequel is finally coming out. Filming «Batman Part II» is currently filming in Liverpool, England, and photos from the set confirm a wintry setting, as well as what appears to be a blue Batman suit.
All the pieces are in place for audiences to soon see more of Robert Pattinson as Batman. But who will take the Riddler's place? Well, we finally have an answer. Director Matt Reeves announced the film's new cast on social media. «Batman 2» , which includes many familiar faces. Furthermore, numerous reports have seemingly revealed who exactly these actors will be playing, and it looks like we'll be meeting face-to-face (two) representatives of one of Gotham's most popular families.
Scarlett Johansson will reportedly play the role of Gilda Dent.
It is reported , that Gilda Dent, the wife of District Attorney Harvey Dent, will make her film debut in Batman 2, and her The role will be played by none other than Scarlett Johansson. Viewers associate the beloved actress with the Marvel heroine Black Widow, but her new comic book role may be the complete opposite of her previous one.
Insider Jeff Snyder, who reported on Scarlett Johansson's role in in the film "Batman 2", said that Gilda's role would be more significant than Harvey Dent's. Moreover, Snyder suggested that The Long Halloween comic« could serve as inspiration for the upcoming DC Elseworlds film. In that story, Gilda ultimately revealed herself to be the killer in "Holiday." Given this, there's a real possibility that she'll end up being the main antagonist, despite the appearance of her husband, and speaking of the Devil...
Sebastian Stan will play the role of Harvey Dent.
We have another Marvel actor turned DC villain. Sebastian Stan is best known as the iconic antihero Winter Soldier in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, he may lose what remains of his humanity and become a true antagonist in the second part of "Batman"« .
Harvey Dent is one of the most popular Batman characters, and Sebastian Stan will reportedly portray him in the upcoming DC Elseworlds film. Of course, everyone is wondering whether he'll transform into the infamous Two-Face or simply be introduced as a future villain. However, in an interview with the makeup artist the film "Batman 2"« Mike Marino has revealed that Sebastian will need some kind of prosthetic, which could indicate that we will definitely see the actor in the role of a real villain.
According to reports, Charles Dance will play the role of Christopher Dent.
Tywin Lannister wasn't satisfied with his role as Lord of Casterly Rock, so he decided to conquer Gotham City. Charles Dance, who played the head of House Lannister in «Game of Thrones» , has officially joined the cast of the film. «Batman: Part 2» .
While there's no official confirmation yet on who will play Charles, rumors suggest it will be Christopher Dent, Harvey Dent's alcoholic father. Other candidates reportedly in talks for the role included Robert De Niro and Viggo Mortensen, but they ultimately passed. Therefore, it's clear that Matt Reeves always wanted a well-known actor for the role, suggesting Christopher Dent will play a significant role in the plot.
There's no denying that the Dent family will play a major role in the second part of the film "Batman"« .
Sebastian Koch's role is still being kept under wraps, but he may play the villain.
Sebastian Koch, who played Yuri Komarov in the film «Die Hard 4: A Good Day to Die Hard» , will soon be touring Gotham City. Koch's involvement in the film is somewhat more mysterious than other projects we've discussed previously, as there's no clear candidate for the role he could play.
Insider Jeff Snyder has revealed that Doctor Arkham will play a role in «Batman 2» , so there's a chance Koch will portray the villain. It's important to remember that both the Riddler and the Joker are in Arkham Asylum, and the first installment of the franchise hinted at their important roles in the future. If the sequel does take place in Arkham again, it will likely feature Jeremiah Arkham "treating" his patients, and who better than Koch for the role?
Brian Tyree Henry would be perfect for the role of Harvey Bullock.
Brian Tyree Henry is no stranger to comic book movies. He played Phastos in «Eternals» , voiced Jefferson Davis in the franchise «Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse» and played a small role as Arkham's administrative assistant in the film "« Joker"» . So, to continue this series, he also joined the cast «Batman 2» .
Interestingly, Matt Reeves liked a tweet suggesting Brian Tyree Henry would play Harvey Bullock. Of course, there's always the possibility that this is a lie or a hoax, but it would be great to see Harvey's big-screen debut. Another popular theory is that Brian Tyree Henry will portray a new version of Lucius Fox, but for now, that's just speculation.
In the film "Batman: Part 2"« The film features a stellar cast, which only heightens our anticipation for what director Matt Reeves has in store. Although the film's release is still over a year away, hopefully official announcements will come soon, and we'll learn who the film's true villain is.
Premiere film "Batman: Part II"« will take place on October 1, 2027.
This article originally appeared on www.bamsmackpow.com under the title "Meet the New Cast of 'Batman: Part II' (And Who They Might Be Starring With").