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Peter Sarsgaard Heads to Gotham for an Unknown Role in ‘The Batman’

John Squires · December 6, 2019

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Director Matt Reeves announced on Twitter today that Peter Sarsgaard (Orphan, The Sound of Silence) has joined the cast of The Batman, though his role is currently unknown.

THR speculates, however, that Sarsgaard *could* be playing Harvey Dent/Two-Face.

Stay tuned for more…

Robert Pattinson is playing Bruce Wayne/Batman in the movie, which will also star Jeffrey Wright as Commissioner Gordon and Zoe Kravitz as Selina Kyle/Catwoman. Paul Dano is set to play the Riddler. Andy Serkis will be playing Alfred Pennyworth, and Colin Farrell is in talks to play the Penguin. Jayme Lawson will also star. John Turturro is playing Carmine Falcone.

Reeves and Mattson Tomlin wrote the screenplay.

The Batman hits theaters on June 25, 2021.