Sebastian Stan Teases an Ambitious New Chapter With “The Batman: Part II”

August 13, 2026

Sebastian Stan is entering Gotham after years as Marvel’s Bucky Barnes. The actor has joined Matt Reeves’ “The Batman: Part II” and described the sequel as an ambitious project that could surprise audiences. Stan has also praised Reeves, a filmmaker he has admired for years. While reports have linked him to Harvey Dent, recent coverage notes that his character has not been officially revealed.

Sebastian Stan is officially heading to Gotham. A new superhero chapter awaits.
Sebastian Stan is officially heading to Gotham. A new superhero chapter awaits.

After years as Bucky Barnes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Sebastian Stan has joined the cast of Matt Reeves’ “The Batman: Part II.”

This time, the world is very different. Gotham presents a fresh challenge.
This time, the world is very different. Gotham presents a fresh challenge.

Stan is moving from his established Marvel role into Reeves’ darker Batman universe alongside returning star Robert Pattinson.

Stan has high expectations for the sequel. He sees an ambitious project ahead.
Stan has high expectations for the sequel. He sees an ambitious project ahead.

The actor has described “The Batman: Part II” as ambitious and suggested its direction could surprise audiences.

Matt Reeves helped draw him to Gotham. Stan has admired his work for years.
Matt Reeves helped draw him to Gotham. Stan has admired his work for years.

Stan has praised Reeves and explained that working with the filmmaker is part of what makes the project exciting for him.

His exact character remains a talking point. Official details are being guarded carefully.
His exact character remains a talking point. Official details are being guarded carefully.

Although Stan’s casting is confirmed, recent reports continue to note that his character has not been formally identified by the filmmakers.

Harvey Dent has been widely discussed. But speculation is not confirmation.
Harvey Dent has been widely discussed. But speculation is not confirmation.

Stan has repeatedly been linked to Harvey Dent, the Gotham district attorney associated with Two-Face, although the production has kept character details under wraps.

Preparation is already getting physical. Training has become part of the process.
Preparation is already getting physical. Training has become part of the process.

Trainer Jason Walsh publicly shared that he was working with Stan in preparation for “The Batman: Part II.”

Superhero stories still interest Stan. Their appeal goes beyond costumes.
Superhero stories still interest Stan. Their appeal goes beyond costumes.

Stan has reflected on the lasting appeal of characters such as Batman and Spider-Man and their connection with younger audiences.

The sequel adds major new faces. Gotham is expanding its ensemble.
The sequel adds major new faces. Gotham is expanding its ensemble.

Stan joins newcomers including Scarlett Johansson and Charles Dance, while Robert Pattinson, Jeffrey Wright, and Andy Serkis are among the returning cast.

Stan is leaving familiar superhero territory behind. Gotham offers something new.
Stan is leaving familiar superhero territory behind. Gotham offers something new.

His move from Marvel’s Winter Soldier to Reeves’ Batman universe adds another major comic-book project to an already varied career.