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Sebastian Stan Set as Harvey Dent in The Batman Part II as Sequel Targets Spring UK Shoot

A Hollywood Reporter newsletter identifies the MCU veteran as Harvey Dent, signaling a Dent-driven direction for Matt Reeves’ follow-up.

Overview

  • The Hollywood Reporter's Heat Vision newsletter confirms Sebastian Stan will portray Harvey Dent, according to SlashFilm’s report.
  • Scarlett Johansson is attached to the sequel, with trade and insider reports widely linking her to Gilda Dent though the role has not been officially announced.
  • Industry chatter suggests Gilda may take a larger narrative focus than Harvey, with some speculation she could mirror a Two-Face arc, which remains unconfirmed.
  • Filming is slated to begin in the spring across England and Scotland, with an October 1, 2027 theatrical release on the calendar.
  • Matt Reeves returns to direct with production designer Luke Hull and cinematographer Erik Messerschmidt onboard; Mattson Tomlin contributed to the script but was not credited by the WGA.