Tywin Lannister Heads to Gotham — Charles Dance Joins The Batman Part II as Two-Face’s Father & Everything We Know

Game of Thrones fans, this one’s for you. Charles Dance, best known for playing the villainous Tywin Lannister in Game of Thrones, has officially joined the cast of The Batman Part II. Collider And the role? It’s exactly the kind of brooding, powerful patriarch he was born to play.

Batman Part II: Big Casting News

According to Deadline, Charles Dance is in negotiations to join The Batman — Part II, where he is expected to play Christopher Dent, the father of Harvey Dent — aka Two-Face — who is being portrayed by Sebastian Stan.

Christopher Dent is depicted as abusive and a primary catalyst for Harvey’s eventual transformation into Two-Face — making Dance’s casting feel almost too perfect.

Notably, the role had previously been considered for the likes of Robert De Niro, Brad Pitt, Stellan Skarsgård, Viggo Mortensen, and Daniel Craig — all of whom reportedly passed. World of Reel

The Batman Part II — Full Cast & Key Details

Production & Plot Details

Filming is expected to begin in late May 2026 in London, with the theatrical release set for October 1, 2027. The Week

The film is rumored to follow an uneasy alliance between Harvey Dent, Commissioner James Gordon, and Batman as they work to dismantle a serial killer and the city’s entrenched criminal organizations. World of Reel

Why Charles Dance Is Perfect For This?

Dance, 79, has delivered commanding performances throughout his career — most famously as the ruthless Tywin Lannister in Game of Thrones, with further acclaimed roles in The Imitation Game and David Fincher’s Mank, where he played media tycoon William Randolph Hearst. World of Reel

You can read more about Charles Dance’s storied career on his Wikipedia page. For more DC and Hollywood casting updates, check out our entertainment coverage on TechnoSports.

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