Stan is Dent
Sebastian Stan Confirms Harvey Dent Casting for The Batman: Part II, Ending Speculation
Key Points
Charles Dance is rumored to play Christopher Dent, Harvey Dent's father.
Bryan Tyree Henry may portray Detective Harvey Bullock, suggesting another Harvey figure in the film.
Scarlett Johansson is rumored to play Poison Ivy, in a Matt Reeves-ified version of the villain.
The Cannes Film Festival in May served as the venue for the interview in which Stan reportedly confirmed his role, according to Le Journal du Dimanche.
Stan described Avengers: Doomsday production as 'shooting scattered scenes' and noted producers didn't want them to read the full script, highlighting the secrecy-driven production approach for the Batman sequel.
Sebastian Stan has confirmed he is playing Harvey Dent in The Batman: Part II, ending months of fan debate. The actor made the reveal in an interview with French outlet Le Journal du Dimanche, according to IGN and Consequence.
Stan had long been linked to the role, but a rumor about a shaved head led many fans to think he might play Victor Zsasz instead. Now, that debate is over. The film is set for release on February 18, 2028, according to Cosmopolitan.
Cannes Interview Ends the Dent vs. Zsasz Debate
Stan reportedly made his confirmation at the Cannes Film Festival in May. The interview, published by Le Journal du Dimanche, caught fans off guard. AV Club noted that Stan's comments sent fans into what it called "ASOIAF Madness" — a frenzy of speculation about what his role means for the film's story.
Before the reveal, a rumored shaved head had pointed some fans toward Victor Zsasz, a scarred villain who marks his kills on his own skin. Harvey Dent, by contrast, is the tragic Gotham DA who becomes the villain Two-Face. Stan's confirmation puts him firmly in the Dent camp, according to IGN.
A Star-Studded but Unconfirmed Supporting Cast
Several big names are rumored to join Stan in the sequel. Charles Dance is said to play Christopher Dent, Harvey's father. Bryan Tyree Henry may portray Detective Harvey Bullock, a fan-favorite Gotham cop. Scarlett Johansson is rumored to play a Matt Reeves-reimagined version of Poison Ivy. None of these roles have been officially confirmed.
AOL noted the project has kept its biggest secrets tightly locked. No full cast list has been released. The mix of confirmed and unconfirmed names has kept fan speculation running at full speed.
Glasgow Filming Underway, Batmobile Spotted on Set
Production on The Batman: Part II is already active. Cameras have been rolling in Glasgow, Scotland. Fans and photographers spotted a battle-damaged Batmobile on set, teasing the kind of gritty, grounded action that defined the first film. The February 18, 2028 release date gives the production roughly three years to finish.
Stan also shed some light on how secrecy shapes these big productions. While discussing his work on Avengers: Doomsday, he said the team was "shooting scattered scenes" and that producers "didn't want them to read the full script." That approach appears to carry over to The Batman: Part II, according to Consequence.
Harvey Dent's Arc Sets Up Two-Face for Gotham's Future
Harvey Dent is one of Batman's most iconic rivals. He starts as Gotham's honest district attorney, then becomes Two-Face after acid scars half his face. Casting Stan — known for playing layered, morally complex characters — signals Matt Reeves plans to give Dent a full, dramatic arc across the film.
IGN pointed out that Reeves and Stan had been linked to the role before, but this is the first time the actor himself has said it out loud. With filming underway and a release date locked in, The Batman: Part II is starting to take clear shape — even if most of its secrets are still tightly guarded.
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