## New addition to the Batman universe
Charles Dance, known for his role in *Game of Thrones*, has been confirmed for the cast of **Batman: Part 2**. The actor will play Christopher Dent, the abusive father of the future district attorney Harvey Dent.
## Main cast and characters
– **Charles Dance** – Christopher Dent (Harvey Dent’s father)
– **Sebastian Stan** – Harvey Dent, who will later become the villain Two‑Face
– **Scarlett Johansson** – cast member (role not yet revealed)
– **Robert Pattinson** – returns as Bruce Wayne/Batman
– **Jeffrey Wright** – reprises the role of Commissioner Gordon
## Direction and production
Direction and screenplay are handled by **Matt Reeves**, who also helmed the first film in the series. Executive production will be led by the co‑presidents of DC Studios, **James Gunn** and **Peter Safran**, with the involvement of **Dylan Clark**.
## Casting trivia
Reeves sought high‑profile names for the role of Christopher Dent, but received declines from **Brad Pitt**, **Daniel Craig**, **Viggo Mortensen**, and **Robert De Niro**.
## Performance of the first film and schedule
– The first *Batman* grossed **US$ 772 million** worldwide and is already available on **HBO Max**.
– Filming for *Batman: Part 2* is slated to begin in **June 2026**.
– The theatrical release in Brazil is set for **October 30, 2027**.
