Scarlett Johansson‘s casting in The Batman 2 has sparked widespread speculation about which character she will portray. For example, fans have suggested several possibilities, including Andrea Beaumont/Phantasm, Vicki Vale, and Poison Ivy. However, recent insider information points to a completely different connection within Gotham, further making her role even more intriguing.
Scarlett Johansson’s Role in The Batman 2 Linked to Harvey Dent
Industry insider Jeff Sneider, speaking on John Rocha’s The Hot Mic podcast, revealed that Johansson will play a role connected to Harvey Dent, who appears in the film. Casting directors have been discussing three new roles in The Batman 2: Harvey Dent, Dent’s wife Gilda Gold, and Dent’s father. They are considering two men, aged 40 and 60, for the roles of Dent and his father. Scarlett Johansson will play Gilda Gold.
This casting choice suggests that The Batman 2 may explore deeper aspects of Harvey Dent’s personal life, adding more emotional stakes to the story. Fans are already speculating that Johansson’s character could have a significant influence on the film’s narrative and Dent’s transformation into Two-Face.
Who Is Gilda Gold in The Batman 2?
In the comics, Gilda Gold first appeared in Detective Comics #66 in August 1942. She has played a prominent role in stories featuring Harvey Dent, also known as Two-Face. In most versions of the story, Gilda is Dent’s fiancée. Their relationship suffers after mobster Sal Maroni disfigures Dent during a trial, which transforms him into Two-Face.
Gilda Gold in Batman: The Long Halloween
Gilda Gold plays a major role in the comic book limited series Batman: The Long Halloween, illustrated by Tim Sale and written by Jeph Loeb. In this story, her marriage to Dent becomes strained because of his obsession with stopping Gotham’s organized crime. Meanwhile, a serial killer named Holiday begins murdering members of Gotham’s crime families.
Interestingly, Gilda later admits to being the original Holiday killer, claiming she wanted to lighten Dent’s workload. Dent ultimately takes over the killings on New Year’s Eve.Only readers know this revelation, because mob boss Alberto Falcone publicly confesses that he is Holiday.
Official Confirmation Still Pending
Despite these reports, Scarlett Johansson’s casting as Gilda Gold has not been officially confirmed by the filmmakers as of now. Fans remain eager to see how her character will be integrated into the upcoming The Batman 2 storyline.
Johansson’s rumored role adds a fascinating new dimension to The Batman 2, particularly with its ties to Harvey Dent and Gotham’s crime world. Whether or not these reports are officially confirmed, fans can expect exciting developments in the DCU’s next big movie. The addition of such a nuanced character could make The Batman 2 a thrilling, action-packed film. It could also become a deeply engaging story about love, loyalty, and the moral complexities of Gotham.
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Patrick Webb