- Primary Subject: The Batman Part II
- Key Update: Sebastian Stan has teased his transformation into Harvey Dent, aka Two-Face, following his official casting in Matt Reeves' highly anticipated sequel.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: May 26, 2026
- Quick Answer: Sebastian Stan has joined the sequel cast and heavily hinted at playing Harvey Dent and his tragic, disfigured alter ego, Two-Face.
The Batman Part II is now in production, but it remains unclear who its main villain will be. Rumors suggest that Mr. Freeze may appear as Bruce Wayne’s antagonist, but new evidence points to another iconic DC villain taking center stage.
Sebastian Stan is believed to play Harvey Dent, aka Two-Face, in the film, alongside Scarlett Johansson as his wife Gilda Dent and Charles Dance as his father, Christopher Dent. But will Harvey ultimately become The Batman Part II’s central supervillain?
Is Two-Face The Batman Part II’s Main Villain?
The Batman Part II will feature a major change by introducing Harvey Dent alongside his wife and father. Fans have seen different iterations of the character across the franchise, but he is often portrayed with his alter ego, Two-Face.
So, will fans see him in Matt Reeves’ film? By the looks of it, it’s highly likely, especially if Sebastian Stan’s tease is anything to go by.
According to Deadline, the MCU star will soon be in London over the summer to film the new Batman movie, where he’ll “play many roles in this one.”
Stan himself even seemed to hint at Two-Face’s appearance in the film when asked how he feels about the role and working with the hair and makeup teams to create his disfigured look.
“I’m nervous and trying to keep surprising myself,” he said.
DC has yet to confirm Stan, Scarlett Johansson, and Charles Dance’s roles in The Batman Part II, but with this information, it’s not far-fetched to think fans may see the Dent family on the big screen.
How Will Matt Reeves Feature Two-Face in The Batman Part II?
Harvey Dent has been portrayed by several great actors over the years, from Billy Dee Williams in Batman to Tommy Lee Jones in Batman Forever and Aaron Eckhart in The Dark Knight.
In Batman lore, Harvey becomes Two-Face after his face is disfigured when acid is thrown at him during an assassination attempt by Gotham’s Maroni crime family.
But the physical disfigurement doesn’t just scar Harvey’s face; it also damages his mind, causing a secondary persona to emerge and battle for dominance over his consciousness.
So, what will Matt Reeves’ take on Harvey’s story in The Batman Part II look like? By the looks of it, the film may take inspiration from classic Batman stories, including Batman: The Long Halloween, where Two-Face plays a major subplot alongside Gilda Dent.
The film may reveal why Harvey ultimately becomes Two-Face, with the appearance of Christopher Dent potentially hinting at his backstory. The psychological roots behind Two-Face’s transformation could also be explored.
If the sequel indeed adapts elements of The Long Halloween, Two-Face may become the bridge between Gotham’s old era of mob rule and the new age of supervillain “freaks” rising in Batman’s wake.
There are also claims that Two-Face could appear in The Batman Part III, where he may have an even bigger role to play.
The Batman Part II is officially scheduled to release in theaters on October 1, 2027.
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