Sebastian Stan Confirms Role as Harvey Dent in The Batman Part II

Actor Sebastian Stan has confirmed he will portray the classic Batman character Harvey Dent in the upcoming film The Batman Part II, settling months of speculation about his role in the DC sequel. The confirmation came from a recent interview published in the French weekly Le Journal du Dimanche, which noted the conversation took place in May during the Cannes Film Festival.

While discussing his work on the Marvel film Avengers Doomsday, Stan told the outlet, "I also can't say anything about The Batman Part II, by Matt Reeves, where I play Harvey Dent." This direct statement clarifies conflicting reports that had previously suggested Stan might instead be playing the serial killer Victor Zsasz. That theory had gained traction after the actor was spotted with a shaved head earlier this year, a look more closely associated with Zsasz in the comics.

Harvey Dent is one of Gotham City's most iconic figures, traditionally depicted as a principled district attorney who becomes the villain Two-Face after half of his face is severely scarred. His transformation into a criminal driven by chance and duality is a central tragedy in the Batman mythos. In past adaptations, the character has...