The Geek Freaks Headlines team breaks down the massive news: Scarlett Johansson is in final talks to star in Matt Reeves' The Batman Part II, starring Robert Pattinson. We speculate on the mystery role, debating if she's the perfect Poison Ivy or the combat-ready Andrea Beaumont (The Phantasm) from the classic animated film. Plus, we confirm that Zoe Kravitz is reportedly not returning as Catwoman , and get you up to speed on the October 2027 release date. We also take a moment to defend Paul Dano's Riddler against some surprising criticism!

• 00:00:00 - Introduction & Scarlett Johansson in Final Talks for The Batman Part II

  
  

• 00:00:04 - Emma Stone Was Offered the Role First

  
  

• 00:00:05 - Role Speculation: Poison Ivy vs. Andrea Beaumont/The Phantasm

  
  

• 00:00:22 - Why Andrea Beaumont is the Perfect Deep-Cut Villain

  
  

• 00:00:48 - Zoe Kravitz's Catwoman is Reportedly Not Returning

  
  

• 00:01:00 - The Batman Part II Release Date (Oct. 1, 2027) & Production Schedule

  
  

• 00:01:05 - Matt Reeves Directing & The Paul Dano/Quentin Tarantino Feud

  
  

• 00:01:19 - Listener Call to Action: Who do you think ScarJo is playing?

  
  

• Scarlett Johansson is in final talks to join The Batman Part II, which stars Robert Pattinson.

  
  

• The role was initially offered to Emma Stone, who declined the part.

  
  

• Top speculation for her role includes Poison Ivy and the deep-cut character Andrea Beaumont from Masque of the Phantasm.

  
  

• Andrea Beaumont is considered an "incredible and completely unknown" character by the mainstream, making her a perfect fit for the grounded Batman universe.

  
  

• Zoe Kravitz's Catwoman is reportedly not returning to the sequel following her character's exit from Gotham in the first film.

  
  

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  The Batman Part II is scheduled for release on October 1st, 2027, with filming starting in Spring 2026.

  
  

• Matt Reeves is back to direct the sequel.

  
  

• "Suddenly I'm like, okay, there's a character that is incredible and completely unknown by the mainstream superhero movie viewers."

  
  

• "I also feel like it's just the right amount of grounded for the Batman's universe..."

  
  

• "Zoe Kravitz reportedly is not returning for Catwoman following her character's exit from Gotham in the first film."

  
  

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