The Batman 2, which has been delayed several times due to delays in the script development process, is finally entering production. The film, which has completed its script development, is slated to begin filming in early next year. While this preparation process continues, casting negotiations are slowly beginning. According to the latest information, it has emerged that a surprise name has been agreed upon for the film’s main villain.

The Batman 2 is on the horizon

According to reports, Emmy-winning actor Tobias Menzies is in talks to play a key role in The Batman 2. Known for his roles in films like Outlander and The Crown, Menzies will portray Amadeus Arkham if a deal is finalized. Amadeus Arkham is known in the Batman lore as the founder of the infamous Arkham Asylum and is reportedly set to play a key role in the film.

Despite being a talented and award-winning actor, Tobias Menzies isn’t one of the first names that comes to mind for the central villain role in such a big-budget superhero film. If negotiations are successful, the role will be one of the most significant and noteworthy in Menzies’ career.

Robert Pattinson has been confirmed to return as Bruce Wayne (Batman). Key actors from the first film, including Colin Farrell (Penguin), Andy Serkis (Alfred), and Jeffrey Wright (Commissioner Gordon), will also reprise their roles.

However, it has not yet been confirmed whether Zoe Kravitz will return as Catwoman in the second film. While details about the film’s main story remain scarce, it has been rumored that the film’s main villain will be a different figure directly connected to Arkham Asylum, rather than characters like the Penguin or the Joker. The news that Tobias Menzies is in talks to play Amadeus Arkham also supports these rumors.