Sebastian Stan Rumored to Play Victor Zsasz in The Batman Part 2, Not Harvey Dent
A new report from entertainment journalist Jeff Sneider claims Sebastian Stan will play serial killer Victor Zsasz in 'The Batman Part II,' while Brian Tyree Henry is rumored to portray Harvey Dent. This contradicts earlier speculation that Stan would take on the Dent/Two-Face role. The casting rumors, if accurate, suggest the 2027 sequel will feature multiple major villains alongside a reduced role for Colin Farrell's Penguin.
According to an unconfirmed report by Jeff Sneider of The InSneider, Sebastian Stan has been cast as Victor Zsasz — a psychopathic serial killer known in DC comics for carving tally marks into his skin for each victim — in Matt Reeves' 'The Batman Part II,' releasing October 1, 2027. Brian Tyree Henry is separately rumored to play Harvey Dent, with it remaining unclear whether Dent will fully transform into his villainous alter ego, Two-Face. The report also names Scarlett Johansson as Gilda Dent and Charles Dance as Christopher Dent, Harvey's wife and father respectively, suggesting the Dent family will play a significant role in the story. This contradicts earlier reporting, including a reference to The Hollywood Reporter's newsletter, which had indicated Stan would portray Dent himself. Colin Farrell recently confirmed he appears in only two scenes as the Penguin in the sequel, lending credibility to the idea that new villains will take center stage. Robert Pattinson returns as Bruce Wayne/Batman, and director Reeves has previously stated the film's villain will dig into Wayne's personal past — a description that could apply to either Zsasz or Dent. None of these casting details have been officially confirmed by Warner Bros. or the filmmakers.
What's missing
There is no official confirmation from Warner Bros., Matt Reeves, or any of the named actors regarding these casting rumors.
How coverage differed
Polygon framed the story with more skepticism toward Reeves' earlier claim that the villain has 'never really been done in a movie before,' questioning how that squares with the rumored choices. Newsweek placed greater emphasis on the earlier conflicting reports about Stan as Harvey Dent and Colin Farrell's comments about the script's dark tone, giving slightly more weight to the possibility the rumors are credible.
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