Harvey Dent's Evolution in The Batman: Part II - A Deep Dive into Stan's Transformation
Avery Gonzales
Published May 15, 2026
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Sebastain Stan's next superhero movie is finally taking shape.
Stan's character transformation has officially begun in a new tease about his arrival in the Robert Pattinson-led universe. is currently under wraps, though some new cast members have been revealed. This includes Stan, who will be portraying Harvey Dent, expected to be the core villain of the upcoming installment. In addition, Scarlett Johansson will be portraying his wife, Gilda, while Charles Dance will play his father, Charles. Filming for the upcoming sequel is set to begin in June 2026, eyeing an October 1, 2027 release date.
Now, in an Instagram video from , Stan can be seen drinking a protein drink as he prepares to train for his role in The Batman: Part II. The promotional video shows him making a Rise protein shake ahead of the start of his training, which will see him prepare for the role of Harvey Dent ahead of filming. The video reinforces how vital Stan's role as Dent is going to be in the film, without revealing anything about how the story is going to play out. Check out the full video below:
Stan's latest video means filming for The Batman: Part II is finally going to be underway soon after years of delays for the film. The movie, directed by Matt Reeves and co-written by Reeves and Mattson Tomlin, will continue after the , which saw Gotham flooded after the Riddler destroyed the dam surrounding the city. This has allowed villains like the Penguin to gain more control in the criminal underworld, while opening the door for other villains to rise to the top as well.
Based on the casting of the Dent family, it appears the film's focus will be on Harvey's transformation from Gotham's District Attorney to a criminal overlord with a dual personality, known as Two-Face. Although the plot itself has yet to be unveiled, Reeves has been working on the script for many years: the movie was announced in April 2026, while the script was finished in June 2026. Stan was cast in January 2026, with other major also set to return, including Andy Serkis' Alfred and Barry Keoghan's Joker.
The focus on Dent makes it unclear if the will have any direct repercussions on the film, other than Colin Farrell having confirmed his reprisal of the role. For now, it appears the majority of the focus is on the Dent family and how they'll be involved in the aftermath of the previous film. The movie is also expected to feature Bruce Wayne as himself more readily, with the movie continuing to focus on corruption in Gotham.
Stan's training means he'll be ready to begin filming The Batman: Part II in June as scheduled, with the movie making him a core part of the narrative as Gotham reels from the flood. Whatever happens next will likely see Bruce go on his own journey, learning more about what it means to be a symbol of hope for the people of his city.
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StreamingThe Batman follows a young Bruce Wayne as he investigates a sadistic serial killer targeting key political figures in Gotham. As he delves deeper, he is confronted by the city's hidden corruption and questions surrounding his own family's legacy.
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