发布时间: 1/8/2026
It feels like you cannot walk into a movie theater these days without seeing a star from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With the franchise dominating the global box office for nearly twenty years, the pool of actors who haven't suited up for Marvel is shrinking. This creates a unique challenge for casting directors in the superhero genre, especially when trying to keep faces fresh for new projects. However, it seems the lines between universes are blurring, as reports circulate that a major MCU veteran is preparing to step into the shadowy streets of Gotham City.
Sebastian Stan in Talks for Gotham Debut
According to a recent report from Deadline, Sebastian Stan is currently in negotiations to join the cast of Matt Reeves' highly anticipated sequel, The Batman Part II. The actor, best known to global audiences as Bucky Barnes or the Winter Soldier, is reportedly eyeing a significant but undisclosed role opposite Robert Pattinson. While DC Studios has yet to officially comment, the potential of seeing Stan bring his intensity to Reeves' grounded and gritty noir universe has sparked immediate excitement among fans.
A Star-Studded Ensemble Returns
The sequel promises to bring back the core team that made the 2022 original a massive hit. Matt Reeves returns to direct, with Robert Pattinson donning the cowl once again as Bruce Wayne. They will be joined by essential supporting players including Jeffrey Wright as Jim Gordon, Andy Serkis as Alfred, and Colin Farrell, who continues his unrecognizable turn as the Penguin. Adding to the intrigue, rumors suggest that Scarlett Johansson—Marvel's Black Widow—may also be attached to the project in a secret role, potentially making this a massive crossover of talent.
The Joker's Role and Future Release Dates
Beyond the new additions, Variety reports that Barry Keoghan is expected to return as the Joker. Fans will recall his brief, unsettling cameo at the end of the first film, though it remains a mystery whether he will be the main antagonist or continue to pull strings from the shadows of Arkham. With so many heavy hitters rumored, the scope of the sequel appears to be expanding significantly.
Production for The Batman Part II is scheduled to begin this spring, aiming for a theatrical release on October 1, 2027. Despite the DC news, Sebastian Stan remains busy with his Marvel commitments, having appeared in Thunderbolts* and being slated for Avengers: Doomsday. The first Batman film was a financial juggernaut, earning over $772 million during a difficult post-pandemic market, and expectations are sky-high for this next chapter.