Los Angeles, Jan. 7 -- Sebastian Stan may be heading to Gotham City. The Oscar-nominated actor, known for 'The Apprentice', is in talks to join Robert Pattinson in DC Studios' 'The Batman Part II', according to Variety.

Stan is no stranger to comic book worlds, having famously portrayed Bucky Barnes/The Winter Soldier in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Details about his role in the upcoming Dark Knight adventure remain under wraps, including whether he will be an ally or adversary to Bruce Wayne.

Directed by Matt Reeves, the highly anticipated sequel is expected to begin production next spring, aiming for an October 2027 theatrical release from Warner Bros. The first Batman film, which hit theaters in March 2022, grossed USD 772 million wo...