British actor Charles Dance, famous for playing Tywin Lannister in *Game of Thrones*, is in negotiations to join the cast of the *Batman* sequel directed by Matt Reeves. If the deal is finalized, Dance is set to take on the role of Charles Dent, father of District Attorney Harvey Dent.
## Charles Dance could play Charles Dent
Dance’s involvement has not yet been officially confirmed, but sources at *Deadline* indicate he will be Harvey Dent’s father, a character to be portrayed by Sebastian Stan – known for playing Bucky Barnes in the Marvel films. Harvey’s wife, Gilda Gold, is expected to be played by Scarlett Johansson, who is already attached to the project.
## Confirmed cast and production updates
The sequel, already in pre‑production, features a cast that includes:
– **Robert Pattinson** – returning as Batman
– **Colin Farrell** – reprising the role of the Penguin
– **Barry Keoghan** – back as the Joker
– **Andy Serkis** – as Alfred Pennyworth
– **Sebastian Stan** – as Harvey Dent/Two‑Face
– **Scarlett Johansson** – as Gilda Gold (Dent’s wife)
– **Zoë Kravitz** – will not return as Selina Kyle (Catwoman)
The production moves into pre‑production, with the actors already receiving the script. Filming is slated to begin in 2026, and the release is set for October 1, 2027 in theaters.
The first *Batman* (2022), starring Pattinson, was critically acclaimed (85 % on Rotten Tomatoes) and grossed US$ 772 million worldwide, becoming the seventh‑largest film of the year and earning three Oscar nominations.
