Los Angeles [US], January 7 (HBTV): Oscar-nominated actor Sebastian Stan, best known for playing Bucky Barnes, also known as the Winter Soldier, in Marvel films, is reportedly in talks to join The Batman Part II, starring Robert Pattinson.
According to Deadline, Stan is currently in discussions to be part of the much-anticipated DC Studios sequel, although details about his role have not been disclosed. If finalised, Stan would become the second actor from the Avengers franchise to be considered for the film. Scarlett Johansson was earlier reported by Variety to have been in negotiations to join the cast.
The makers have not yet made any official casting announcements.
Directed by Matt Reeves, the sequel will see Pattinson reprise his role as the Caped Crusader. The film is expected to begin shooting next spring, ahead of its planned theatrical release in October 2027.
Written by Reeves and Mattson Tomlin, the film will also feature Colin Farrell returning as Oz Cobb, also known as 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, widely speculated to be the Joker.
Speaking to Variety about the sequel, Reeves said, ‘It’s been a long journey, but I am so incredibly excited. I’m really proud of the script Mattson and I did.’ He added that the team had taken strict measures to maintain secrecy, noting that the ‘script was 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, according to Variety. Further details about the upcoming sequel are yet to be revealed. (ANI)