{"id":1935929,"date":"2026-05-14T23:29:37","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T20:29:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1935929"},"modified":"2026-05-14T23:29:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T20:29:37","slug":"the-batman-part-ii-matt-reeves-reveals-full-cast-including-scarlett-johansson-and-sebastian-stan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1935929","title":{"rendered":"The Batman Part II: Matt Reeves Reveals Full Cast Including Scarlett Johansson and Sebastian Stan"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-cy=\"article-content\" class=\"jsx-2870106660 article-content page-0\">\n<section data-cy=\"article-subtitle\" class=\"article jsx-3932497636 article-section jsx-28683165 news\" data-autopogo=\"true\">\n<section class=\"article-page\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Director Matt Reeves has revealed the full cast for <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/movies\/the-batman-part-ii\">The Batman Part II<\/a>, confirming several rumored actors. The Batman Part II is one of the most anticipated films on the horizon, as it has been <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/matt-reeves-says-the-batman-part-2-is-a-journey-that-is-taking-longer-than-i-wouldve-wanted-for-a-lot-of-reasons-but-the-script-is-worth-the-wait\">in development for four years<\/a> now. The first film was a huge success and cemented Robert Pattinson as a fan-favorite Batman actor, while also elevating Reeves&#8217; career a ton. Although he had success on Cloverfield and the Planet of the Apes films, releasing a critically-acclaimed Batman movie is a whole other level.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">For years, fans have speculated about what <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/robert-pattinson-says-the-batman-2-is-very-very-different-calls-script-extraordinary\">the story of The Batman Part II<\/a> would be and who would star in it, and now, we finally have a better idea of what&#8217;s in store. For the last two days, Matt Reeves has been slowly revealing the cast of The Batman: Part II, starting with the returning cast. We&#8217;ve compiled a list of everyone starring in the film, along with their roles. Reeves didn&#8217;t confirm the roles of the new actors, but the confirmation of their casting may corrborate rumors about their roles.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list jsx-4224303756\" data-cy=\"list\">\n<li>Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne\/The Batman<\/li>\n<li>Jeffrey Wright as Jim Gordon<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/andy-serkis-works-out-schedule-so-he-can-reprise-his-role-as-alfred-for-the-batman-part-ii-and-make-lord-of-the-rings-the-hunt-for-gollum\">Andy Serkis as Alfred Pennyworth<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Colin Ferrel as The Penguin<\/li>\n<li>Jayme Lawson as Mayor Bella Re\u00e1l<\/li>\n<li>Gil Perez-Abraham as Officer Martinez<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/sebastian-stan-reportedly-cast-in-the-batman-part-ii-in-an-unspecified-role\">Sebastian Stan as Harvey Dent<\/a> (rumored)<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/scarlett-johansson-reportedly-in-talks-to-join-the-batman-part-2-in-mystery-role\">Scarlett Johansson as Gilda Dent<\/a> (rumored)<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/charles-dance-in-talks-to-join-the-batman-part-2-as-harvey-dents-father\">Charles Dance as Christopher Dent<\/a> (rumored)<\/li>\n<li>Sebastian Koch as ?<\/li>\n<li>Brian Tyree Henry as ?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"jsx-2228525885\"><\/button><span data-cy=\"slideshow-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-preview\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 slideshow-preview\">\n<h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-1085005187\" data-cy=\"slideshow-preview-title\">The Batman: Part II &#8211; Who&#8217;s Who in Matt Reeves&#8217; DC Sequel<\/h3>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-container\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 images-container\"><button type=\"button\" data-cy=\"hero-image\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 hero-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Robert Pattinson will return as Bruce Wayne\/Batman.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><span class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button button--primary jsx-3381835873 jsx-4266531355 row-pagination-button next contained centered round large\" data-cy=\"paginate next\" title=\"Open Slideshow\"><span class=\"ign-icon right-chevron jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"right-chevron\" style=\"background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-list\" class=\"scrollbar jsx-2072772685 jsx-4243969252 images-list\"><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Director Matt Reeves has confirmed that Scarlett Johansson has been cast in The Batman: Part II. While he didn't say what role she's playing, Reeves' social media announcement used a GIF from the 2013 film Under the Skin where Johansson played an alien who hunted lone men. \n&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\nThe rumor mill has long suggested she's playing Gilda Dent, the wife of Harvey Dent. She was revealed to be the serial killer Holiday in the classic comic Batman: The Long Halloween.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rounded jsx-412047461 overlay progressive-image jsx-2338608387 expand\" data-cy=\"slideshow-image-overlay\">\n<div data-cy=\"element-caption\" class=\"caption jsx-1762799490\">View 11 Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt='Director Matt Reeves has confirmed that Sebastian Stan has been cast. His welcome social media post saying \"In a Gotham state of mind...\" certainly suggests that the Winter Soldier actor is playing Harvey Dent, aka Two-Face.' class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Colin Farrell will return as Oz Cobb, aka The Penguin.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Jeffrey Wright will return as Jim Gordon.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Andy Serkis will return as Alfred Pennyworth.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The castings for Sebastian Koch and Brian Tyree Henry were the biggest surprises, as they weren&#8217;t previously rumored. It&#8217;s unclear what roles they might play, but it&#8217;s evident that this story revolves around the Dent family in some capacity. Of course, Harvey Dent famously becomes the nefarious Two-Face, but given the focus on the other members of the Dent family, this story may not be as straight-forward as anyone anticipates. Reeves previously <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/the-batman-2-villain-has-never-really-been-done-in-a-movie-before-matt-reeves-teases-but-who-is-it\">teased that the villain of the film hasn&#8217;t really been done before<\/a>, so maybe there&#8217;s more to this than meets the eye.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The Batman Part II is gearing up to begin production and Reeves <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/the-batman-part-ii-set-in-winter-as-matt-reeves-teases-snow-bound-gotham\">recently confirmed that the film would take place in winter<\/a>, giving us a snowy Gotham City. Some thought this could mean Mister Freeze will be featured (something <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/the-batman-mr-freeze-sequel\">Reeves had teased<\/a> in the past), but the cast of the film doesn&#8217;t really suggest that unless Koch or Henry are playing him. It seems somewhat unlikely given the film is a bit stuffed, but then again, the previous film featured The Riddler, The Penguin, and Carmine Falcone.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Two people are notably absent from this cast, however. Zo\u00eb Kravitz and Barry Keoghan, who played Catwoman and The Joker respectively, were not confirmed amongst the returning cast. It was expected that Kravitz might not be part of this film, given Catwoman leaves Gotham at the end of the first movie. She could have a cameo or return in the third film, but currently, she&#8217;s not expected to have a major role.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2021719738 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9\">\n<div class=\"badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-play jsx-2750866048 jsx-1044454891\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-play\" aria-label=\"Play\" style=\"background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">It has been speculated that Keoghan would return as the Joker, given that isn&#8217;t really a character you set up unless you plan to use him. However, a Batman sequel starring Joker and Two-Face may not be interesting to Reeves given that happened with The Dark Knight in 2008. We may get a better idea of what to expect in the coming weeks as set photos trickle out, but the first trailer probably won&#8217;t be ready until sometime next year.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The Batman: Part II will release in theaters on October 1st, 2027.<\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"accent-divider\" class=\"jsx-3449795453 divider jsx-2786329600\"><\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><em>Cade Onder is a freelancer for IGN&#8217;s news team. He covers all things entertainment, including gaming, film, and more. You can find him on Twitter @Cade_Onder.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<p><span class=\"stack jsx-1475529924\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2155806329 adunit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jsx-2155806329 bobble bobble-1 pogocnt pg-article\">\n<div data-mix-name=\"secondaryMedrec\" data-pos=\"1\" data-pogo-hide=\"1\" class=\"jsx-343126785 pogo-slot\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<section class=\"article-page\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Director Matt Reeves has revealed the full cast for <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/movies\/the-batman-part-ii\">The Batman Part II<\/a>, confirming several rumored actors. The Batman Part II is one of the most anticipated films on the horizon, as it has been <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/matt-reeves-says-the-batman-part-2-is-a-journey-that-is-taking-longer-than-i-wouldve-wanted-for-a-lot-of-reasons-but-the-script-is-worth-the-wait\">in development for four years<\/a> now. The first film was a huge success and cemented Robert Pattinson as a fan-favorite Batman actor, while also elevating Reeves&#8217; career a ton. Although he had success on Cloverfield and the Planet of the Apes films, releasing a critically-acclaimed Batman movie is a whole other level.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">For years, fans have speculated about what <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/robert-pattinson-says-the-batman-2-is-very-very-different-calls-script-extraordinary\">the story of The Batman Part II<\/a> would be and who would star in it, and now, we finally have a better idea of what&#8217;s in store. For the last two days, Matt Reeves has been slowly revealing the cast of The Batman: Part II, starting with the returning cast. We&#8217;ve compiled a list of everyone starring in the film, along with their roles. Reeves didn&#8217;t confirm the roles of the new actors, but the confirmation of their casting may corrborate rumors about their roles.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list jsx-4224303756\" data-cy=\"list\">\n<li>Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne\/The Batman<\/li>\n<li>Jeffrey Wright as Jim Gordon<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/andy-serkis-works-out-schedule-so-he-can-reprise-his-role-as-alfred-for-the-batman-part-ii-and-make-lord-of-the-rings-the-hunt-for-gollum\">Andy Serkis as Alfred Pennyworth<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Colin Ferrel as The Penguin<\/li>\n<li>Jayme Lawson as Mayor Bella Re\u00e1l<\/li>\n<li>Gil Perez-Abraham as Officer Martinez<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/sebastian-stan-reportedly-cast-in-the-batman-part-ii-in-an-unspecified-role\">Sebastian Stan as Harvey Dent<\/a> (rumored)<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/scarlett-johansson-reportedly-in-talks-to-join-the-batman-part-2-in-mystery-role\">Scarlett Johansson as Gilda Dent<\/a> (rumored)<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/charles-dance-in-talks-to-join-the-batman-part-2-as-harvey-dents-father\">Charles Dance as Christopher Dent<\/a> (rumored)<\/li>\n<li>Sebastian Koch as ?<\/li>\n<li>Brian Tyree Henry as ?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"jsx-2228525885\"><\/button><span data-cy=\"slideshow-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-preview\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 slideshow-preview\">\n<h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-1085005187\" data-cy=\"slideshow-preview-title\">The Batman: Part II &#8211; Who&#8217;s Who in Matt Reeves&#8217; DC Sequel<\/h3>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-container\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 images-container\"><button type=\"button\" data-cy=\"hero-image\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 hero-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Robert Pattinson will return as Bruce Wayne\/Batman.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><span class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button button--primary jsx-3381835873 jsx-4266531355 row-pagination-button next contained centered round large\" data-cy=\"paginate next\" title=\"Open Slideshow\"><span class=\"ign-icon right-chevron jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"right-chevron\" style=\"background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-list\" class=\"scrollbar jsx-2072772685 jsx-4243969252 images-list\"><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Director Matt Reeves has confirmed that Scarlett Johansson has been cast in The Batman: Part II. While he didn't say what role she's playing, Reeves' social media announcement used a GIF from the 2013 film Under the Skin where Johansson played an alien who hunted lone men. \n&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\nThe rumor mill has long suggested she's playing Gilda Dent, the wife of Harvey Dent. She was revealed to be the serial killer Holiday in the classic comic Batman: The Long Halloween.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rounded jsx-412047461 overlay progressive-image jsx-2338608387 expand\" data-cy=\"slideshow-image-overlay\">\n<div data-cy=\"element-caption\" class=\"caption jsx-1762799490\">View 11 Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt='Director Matt Reeves has confirmed that Sebastian Stan has been cast. His welcome social media post saying \"In a Gotham state of mind...\" certainly suggests that the Winter Soldier actor is playing Harvey Dent, aka Two-Face.' class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Colin Farrell will return as Oz Cobb, aka The Penguin.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Jeffrey Wright will return as Jim Gordon.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Andy Serkis will return as Alfred Pennyworth.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The castings for Sebastian Koch and Brian Tyree Henry were the biggest surprises, as they weren&#8217;t previously rumored. It&#8217;s unclear what roles they might play, but it&#8217;s evident that this story revolves around the Dent family in some capacity. Of course, Harvey Dent famously becomes the nefarious Two-Face, but given the focus on the other members of the Dent family, this story may not be as straight-forward as anyone anticipates. Reeves previously <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/the-batman-2-villain-has-never-really-been-done-in-a-movie-before-matt-reeves-teases-but-who-is-it\">teased that the villain of the film hasn&#8217;t really been done before<\/a>, so maybe there&#8217;s more to this than meets the eye.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The Batman Part II is gearing up to begin production and Reeves <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/the-batman-part-ii-set-in-winter-as-matt-reeves-teases-snow-bound-gotham\">recently confirmed that the film would take place in winter<\/a>, giving us a snowy Gotham City. Some thought this could mean Mister Freeze will be featured (something <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/the-batman-mr-freeze-sequel\">Reeves had teased<\/a> in the past), but the cast of the film doesn&#8217;t really suggest that unless Koch or Henry are playing him. It seems somewhat unlikely given the film is a bit stuffed, but then again, the previous film featured The Riddler, The Penguin, and Carmine Falcone.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Two people are notably absent from this cast, however. Zo\u00eb Kravitz and Barry Keoghan, who played Catwoman and The Joker respectively, were not confirmed amongst the returning cast. It was expected that Kravitz might not be part of this film, given Catwoman leaves Gotham at the end of the first movie. She could have a cameo or return in the third film, but currently, she&#8217;s not expected to have a major role.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2021719738 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9\">\n<div class=\"badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-play jsx-2750866048 jsx-1044454891\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-play\" aria-label=\"Play\" style=\"background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">It has been speculated that Keoghan would return as the Joker, given that isn&#8217;t really a character you set up unless you plan to use him. However, a Batman sequel starring Joker and Two-Face may not be interesting to Reeves given that happened with The Dark Knight in 2008. We may get a better idea of what to expect in the coming weeks as set photos trickle out, but the first trailer probably won&#8217;t be ready until sometime next year.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The Batman: Part II will release in theaters on October 1st, 2027.<\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"accent-divider\" class=\"jsx-3449795453 divider jsx-2786329600\"><\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><em>Cade Onder is a freelancer for IGN&#8217;s news team. He covers all things entertainment, including gaming, film, and more. You can find him on Twitter @Cade_Onder.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Director Matt Reeves has revealed the full cast for The Batman Part II, confirming several rumored actors. The Batman Part II is one of the most anticipated films on the horizon, as it has been in development for four years now. 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