'The Batman Part II' Keeps Poaching MCU Alums - Gizmodo
The Winter Soldier himself, Sebastian Stan, is reportedly joining his fellow 'Avengers' alum Scarlett Johansson in DC's Robert Pattinson-starring sequel.
gizmodo.comHere’s the latest on Sebastian Stan and the DC questions surrounding him:
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Reports circulating early January 2026 indicated Sebastian Stan was in talks to join The Batman Part II, the DC Studios follow-up to The Batman starring Robert Pattinson. The chatter pointed to a potential role in Gotham, with release targets aiming for 2027, though exact casting details and his character remained unconfirmed at that time.
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Industry outlets such as Gizmodo and various entertainment sites picked up the story, noting Stan’s move from Marvel to DC in this potential cross-studio casting and speculating it could involve a prominent DC role like Harvey Dent/Two-Face, though nothing was officially confirmed.
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Additional coverage in early 2026 emphasized the pattern of MCU actors moving to DC projects, with Sebastian Stan joining the trend around The Batman Part II, while cautions remained that casting announcements were not yet finalized.
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