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Brad Pitt Rumor Shot Down as The Batman: Part II Ramps Up Casting

THR disputes talk of Pitt joining, signaling a secretive casting search for two antagonists.

Overview

  • Scarlett Johansson is widely reported to be in final talks for an undisclosed role in the Matt Reeves sequel.
  • World of Reel reports Reeves is casting two middle‑aged male roles described as antagonists, with character details kept under wraps.
  • Multiple outlets floated Brad Pitt for a villain, but THR’s Heat Vision reports he will not be in the film.
  • Robert Pattinson has read the tightly secured script and is reportedly pleased with the story’s direction.
  • Production is targeting a May start with Robert Pattinson, Colin Farrell, Andy Serkis, and Jeffrey Wright returning, and the release date remains October 1, 2027.