- Primary Subject: Sebastian Stan’s The Batman Part II casting rumor clarification
- Key Update: Sebastian Stan was misquoted regarding playing Harvey Dent in The Batman Part II.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: August 19, 2026
- Quick Answer: Reports claiming Sebastian Stan confirmed playing Harvey Dent were false; the interview misquoted him, keeping his actual The Batman Part II character unannounced.
Sebastian Stan might not be playing Harvey Dent in The Batman Part II after all, despite the alleged confirmation of his role.
Yesterday, there were reports that the MCU star mentioned in a French interview that he would be playing the fan-favorite villain in the upcoming sequel, which is currently in production. The news was celebrated by fans, as they believe that he is the right casting for the role.
However, it looks like he might not be playing the fan-favorite character after all.
Is Sebastian Stan Really Playing Harvey Dent in The Batman Part II?
According to TheWrap, Sebastian Stan's alleged confirmation that he is playing Harvey Dent in The Batman Part II was not true after all.
Citing insiders in their report, the actor was apparently misquoted in the remarks he made in the interview, and he never mentioned the character that he is playing in the film.
Since then, Le Journal du Dimanche, the publication behind the interview, has also updated its article and removed the incorrect mention of Harvey Dent.
Here's the correct quote that Stan said:
Honestly, I have absolutely no idea. Because we didn’t have a script. We were just shooting scattered scenes. It’s a different way of working, continuous, constantly evolving. The producers didn’t want us to read it in its entirety, to avoid journalists asking us questions. (Laughs.) I’ve been following that rule for fifteen years now, I’m used to it. I also can’t say anything about Matt Reeves’ The Batman Part II. The beauty of this profession also lies in participating in projects of this scale, which I love as a viewer. Right now, I’m really keen to see Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey; it looks incredible.
As a result, the guessing game regarding Stan's role in The Batman Part II has continued online, and there is now a huge possibility that he is not playing Harvey Dent.
Given that the actor shaved his head for the role, the biggest speculation from fans is that he might be playing Victor Zsasz in the film, since it's the character that fits the mold.
For now, let's wait for news and updates regarding the film in the coming months, and hopefully, we will hear definitive confirmations soon.
What to Expect in The Batman Part II
So far, the plot details regarding The Batman Part II are still under wraps. Matt Reeves is back to direct, and he co-wrote the script with Mattson Tomlin. Production is currently ongoing in England, the same filming location as the first movie.
The returning cast members include Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne/Batman, Jeffrey Wright as Jim Gordon, Andy Serkis as Alfred Pennyworth, Colin Farrell as Oz Cobb/The Penguin, Jayme Lawson as Bella Real, and Gil Perez-Abraham as Officer Martinez.
Joining the cast are Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Charles Dance, Sebastian Koch, and Brian Tyree Henry.
The film is currently slated for release in theaters on February 18, 2028.
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