Klum photos link Brian Tyree Henry to The Batman: Part II villains

Fans link Brian Tyree Henry and Sebastian Stan to iconic villains

Social media users linked actor Brian Tyree Henry to the villain Two-Face and Sebastian Stan to the serial killer Victor Zsasz after analyzing the workshop images. Fans identified a face cast of Henry that features a disfigured lip, which they interpret as the classic Two-Face mouth found in comics and the animated series.

A denture cast visible in the footage further fueled speculation that Henry will play Harvey Dent, the character who transforms into Two-Face. The workshop also included a box labeled Zsasz, which fans associate with the serial killer.

Photos show a head cast appearing to belong to Stan next to the Zsasz label, leading fans to connect the actor to the role. Some reports note that Stan appears with a shaved head, which fans cite as a potential clue for the character.

Earlier speculation had linked Stan to the role of Harvey Dent, but a June report overturned that theory. That report instead positioned Stan as Victor Zsasz and Henry as Harvey Dent, with the Two-Face transformation achieved through practical makeup.

The workshop photos also included a box and mask labeled Owl 3, prompting theories regarding the inclusion of the Court of Owls organization in the sequel. These visual clues align with the findings from the June report regarding the film's potential casting and character lineup.

Court of Owls hints emerge from workshop labels

The "Owl 3" box and an owl mask found in the workshop led fans to speculate about the Court of Owls appearing in the film. Comic creators Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo created this secret Gotham society. The Court of Owls is considered a potential villain group that aligns with the themes of the Batman films directed by Matt Reeves.

Robert Pattinson and several fans have previously expressed interest in seeing this group on screen. Summer set photos provided earlier hints that the secret society might play a role. Shelves in the workshop also displayed a mold labeled "Zsasz" alongside the "Owl 3" box.

Warner Bros. maintains silence on casting rumors

Warner Bros., DC Studios, and Matt Reeves have not confirmed any of the fan-derived casting theories or character details. The studio has not issued any comments regarding speculation about the film's villains. AOL reported that the workshop items could be unrelated to the production or placed intentionally to stir rumors.

Makeup props do not serve as definitive evidence of plot details or character roles. Michael Marino stated that he is a comic-book nerd who considers working on "some really cool makeup" for the sequel a dream scenario, explaining the presence of makeup items in the photos.

Fans debated casting possibilities on Reddit and Digg, including roles for Brian Tyree Henry and Sebastian Stan. One publication corrected an interview that previously appeared to confirm Sebastian Stan as Harvey Dent, leaving his involvement unverified.

Confirmed cast members and production status

Robert Pattinson returns to the lead role of Bruce Wayne in The Batman: Part II. The film also features returning cast members Colin Farrell, Andy Serkis, and Jeffrey Wright.

Warner Bros. and director Matt Reeves announced in May that Brian Tyree Henry and Sebastian Koch joined the production. Scarlett Johansson and Charles Dance are also listed among the new cast additions. The studio has not officially confirmed specific roles for Johansson, Koch, or Dance.

The workshop used for Heidi Klum’s recent Halloween costume is a staging area for the film. Behind-the-scenes footage shows background shelves containing various molds and casts, as well as a giant severed hand. Prosthetics supplier The Makeup Armoury posted images showing head casts of Charles Dance and Brian Tyree Henry in the workshop. An item labeled with the name Koch also appears, which suggests the actor will wear makeup for his character.

The production team plans to create the character of Two-Face using practical makeup effects instead of computer-generated imagery. Regarding other potential roles, some fans speculate that Charles Dance could portray the Grandmaster of the Court of Owls.

Warner Bros. scheduled the film for release on February 18, 2028. This follows multiple delays, as the project previously held release dates of October 3, 2025, and October 1, 2027.