Actor Sebastian Stan is on his way to Gotham City!
Known for essaying the role of Bucky Barnes aka The Winter Soldier in Marvel films, the Oscar-nominated actor is likely to be a part of Robert Pattinson-starrer “The Batman Part II”.
According to reports, Stan is currently in talks to join the much-awaited DC Studios sequel for a role, details about which remain unknown. If the deal closes, he would be the second “Avengers” star to be considered for the DC film.
Scarlett Johansson is also said to in negotiations to join the cast.
The makers are yet to make the final cast announcements.
Directed by Matt Reeves, the superhero sequel will mark Robert Pattinson's return as the Caped Crusader. The film is expected to begin shooting next spring, ahead of its October 2027 theatrical release.
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Written by Reeves and Mattson Tomlin, the film also features Colin Farrell returning as Oz Cobb aka The Penguin, Jeffrey Wright as Commissioner James Gordon and Andy Serkis as Alfred Pennyworth.
Barry Keoghan is also expected to reprise his role as the Arkham Asylum inmate, who just might be the Joker.
Further details surrounding the upcoming sequel are yet to be unveiled.
Speaking about the sequel, Reeves said in an interview, "It's been a long journey, but I am so incredibly excited. I'm really proud of the script, Mattson and I did." He also revealed how the team worked hard to keep the story under wraps, with the "script kept in a secret pouch with a lock on it with a code."
“The Batman” was released in March 2022 and grossed USD 772 million worldwide.
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