SCARLETT JOHANSSON JOINS THE BATMAN PART II! Is She Poison Ivy or The Phantasm? | Geek Freaks Headlines

SCARLETT JOHANSSON JOINS THE BATMAN PART II! Is She Poison Ivy or The Phantasm? | Geek Freaks Headlines

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.



  • 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."


Don't miss another headline! Subscribe to Geek Freaks Headlines on your favorite podcast app and leave us a review! Share this massive news with your friends and use the hashtag #GFHBatverse!

News Source & More: GeekFreaksPodcast.com

Follow Us: Follow us on X, Instagram, Threads, and TikTok: @GeekFreaks

What Do You Think?Who do you think Scarlett Johansson should be playing other than Andrea Beaumont or Poison Ivy? Let us know in the comments or on social media!


Apple Podcast Tags: Batman, Scarlett Johansson, Robert Pattinson, The Batman Part II, DC, Poison Ivy, Andrea Beaumont, The Phantasm, Matt Reeves, Geek Freaks, Movie News, Superhero, DC Comics, Riddler, Paul Dano, Zoe Kravitz.

TimestampsKey TakeawaysMemorable QuotesSupport the Freaks

Avsnitt(658)

Avengers: Doomsday Final Teaser Breakdown, Wakanda Meets The Thing, Russo Brothers Say Pay Attention

Avengers: Doomsday Final Teaser Breakdown, Wakanda Meets The Thing, Russo Brothers Say Pay Attention

Episode SummaryMarvel Studios dropped the latest Avengers: Doomsday teaser, and this one puts Shuri, M’Baku, Namor, and Ben Grimm (The Thing) in the same conversation fast. Frank breaks down the deser...

13 Jan 1min

MTG 2026 Release Calendar and Why I’m Thinking About Jumping Back In

MTG 2026 Release Calendar and Why I’m Thinking About Jumping Back In

After years away from Magic: The Gathering, a Christmas gift (the Avatar: The Last Airbender box set) has the host seriously considering a comeback. This quick solo segment breaks down the full 2026 M...

9 Jan 1min

Live-Action Tangled Casting Talk: Teagan Croft As Rapunzel, Milo Manheim As Flynn Rider

Live-Action Tangled Casting Talk: Teagan Croft As Rapunzel, Milo Manheim As Flynn Rider

Disney’s live-action Tangled has its rumored leads, with Teagan Croft set to play Rapunzel and Milo Manheim cast as Flynn Rider. In this quick headline, we talk about why this movie comes down to chem...

7 Jan 54s

X-Men Takeover: Avengers: Doomsday Teaser Breakdown (Cyclops, Xavier, Magneto, and a Sentinel Hint)

X-Men Takeover: Avengers: Doomsday Teaser Breakdown (Cyclops, Xavier, Magneto, and a Sentinel Hint)

A brand-new Avengers: Doomsday trailer drops and it’s all X-Men. We walk through the haunting ruins of Xavier’s School, catch the classic Magneto and Xavier chess symbolism, then get a big Cyclops mom...

6 Jan 1min

Shang-Chi 2 Update: Simu Liu Confirms Secret Wars Return After Doomsday

Shang-Chi 2 Update: Simu Liu Confirms Secret Wars Return After Doomsday

In this quick Geek Freaks Headlines segment, we talk about Simu Liu once again insisting Shang-Chi 2 is still happening, even if Marvel hasn’t made it official yet. We also react to Liu confirming he’...

5 Jan 1min

Netflix’s Reported 17-Day Theatrical Window Plan for Warner Bros

Netflix’s Reported 17-Day Theatrical Window Plan for Warner Bros

In this quick headlines segment, the host breaks down the report that Netflix wants a 17-day theatrical window for Warner Bros. movies if the acquisition goes through, while stressing what’s actually ...

4 Jan 1min

Stranger Things Is Not Done Yet: Two Spinoffs, One Big Mystery

Stranger Things Is Not Done Yet: Two Spinoffs, One Big Mystery

Stranger Things may be finished, but the franchise is not slowing down. In this episode of Geek Freaks Headlines, Frank breaks down Netflix’s two planned spinoffs: the animated Stranger Things: Tales ...

2 Jan 1min

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Trailer Reaction: Matt Damon’s Long Road Home

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Trailer Reaction: Matt Damon’s Long Road Home

The first trailer for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is here, and we break down what it’s setting up: Odysseus’ brutal trek back to Ithaca after the Trojan War, the core family stakes with Penelope a...

22 Dec 20251min

Populärt inom Politik & nyheter

p3-krim
rss-krimstad
svenska-fall
rss-viva-fotboll
flashback-forever
motiv
aftonbladet-daily
rss-vad-fan-hande
rss-sanning-konsekvens
aftonbladet-krim
rss-krimreportrarna
olyckan-inifran
rss-frandfors-horna
fordomspodden
dagens-eko
spar
rss-flodet
blenda-2
politiken
rss-klubbland-en-podd-mest-om-frolunda