It’s official—Scarlett Johansson might be taking her talents to Gotham.
The Oscar-nominated star is reportedly in final talks to join the sequel to Matt Reeves’ 2022 hit The Batman, sending shockwaves through Hollywood and comic-book fandom alike. The film—expected to hit theaters in October 2027—has been surrounded by mystery for years, but Johansson’s addition could be the spark this slow-burning franchise desperately needs.
Johansson’s casting marks a major win for the “Batverse.” She’s one of the rare A-listers who can blend box-office power with indie credibility, balancing blockbuster fame (Black Widow, Lucy) with prestige turns in films like Marriage Story and Asteroid City. Her mix of old-school glamour and Wes Anderson cool feels tailor-made for Reeves’ dark, noir-inspired Gotham.
So, who will she play? That’s where the guessing game begins.
While fans have rushed to fan-cast Johansson as Poison Ivy or Harley Quinn, those options seem unlikely. Reeves’ world stays gritty and grounded—no supervillains with supernatural powers here. And since Cristin Milioti already snagged the role of Sofia Falcone in The Penguin series, the options narrow even further.
Speculation now points toward Andrea Beaumont, better known as Phantasm, a tragic antihero from the acclaimed 1993 animated film Batman: Mask of the Phantasm. Once Bruce Wayne’s love interest, Beaumont turns vengeful after personal loss—a storyline that fits perfectly with Reeves’ signature themes of trauma, revenge, and moral decay.
If that rumor proves true, Johansson could be playing one of the most psychologically complex characters in Batman lore—an ideal foil for Robert Pattinson’s brooding Dark Knight and a natural bridge to Barry Keoghan’s chaotic Joker.
With nearly five years between installments, The Batman – Part II risks losing momentum—but Johansson’s arrival could reignite excitement for Reeves’ grim vision of Gotham. One thing’s certain: with Scarlett in the mix, this Bat-signal just got a lot brighter.
