Sebastian Stan Rumored to Play Victor Zsasz in The Batman Part 2, Not Harvey Dent
Unconfirmed reports from entertainment journalist Jeff Sneider suggest Sebastian Stan will play serial killer Victor Zsasz in Matt Reeves' 'The Batman Part II,' with Brian Tyree Henry reportedly cast as Harvey Dent. Earlier speculation had Stan pegged for the Dent/Two-Face role, but newer rumors indicate a different casting arrangement. The report, if accurate, would shape the sequel's villain lineup significantly ahead of its October 2027 release.
According to an unconfirmed report from entertainment journalist Jeff Sneider, Sebastian Stan is rumored to play Victor Zsasz — a psychopathic serial killer known in DC comics for carving tally marks into his skin for each victim — in 'The Batman Part II,' directed by Matt Reeves. Brian Tyree Henry is separately rumored to portray Harvey Dent, though it remains unclear whether the character will fully transform into his villainous alter ego, Two-Face. The film also reportedly features Scarlett Johansson as Gilda Dent and Charles Dance as Christopher Dent, Harvey's father, suggesting the Dent family will play a substantial role. These rumors represent a shift from earlier reporting, including a SlashFilm piece citing The Hollywood Reporter's newsletter, which had suggested Stan himself would play Dent. Robert Pattinson returns as Bruce Wayne/Batman alongside Colin Farrell, who has indicated he appears in only two scenes as the Penguin, seemingly ceding villain prominence to the new characters. Reeves has previously stated the sequel's antagonist would feel personal to Bruce Wayne and has 'never really been done in a movie before,' a claim that sits in some tension with the well-established screen history of Harvey Dent. None of the casting has been officially confirmed by Warner Bros.
What's missing
Neither source clarifies whether Warner Bros. or the actors' representatives have issued any official denial or acknowledgment of the casting rumors, which would help gauge their credibility. The basis for Sneider's sourcing is also not disclosed.
How coverage differed
Both Polygon and Newsweek treat the report as unconfirmed rumor and urge caution, but Polygon provides deeper comics and film history context for Zsasz and Dent, while Newsweek emphasizes the shift from prior speculation about Stan's role and ties the villain choices to Colin Farrell's recent comments about the film's dark tone.
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