Insider passions in Gotham: is Scarlett Johansson playing Poison Ivy? (photo)

While comic book fans are abuzz with recent online leaks and devising bold theories about the emergence of the iconic villain with a toxic arsenal, reality is proving far more prosaic and intriguing. Contrary to rumors that the Hollywood star will be portraying a plant-loving woman, official sources and casting details pin her on a completely different role. The actress's name does grace the credits of the massive sequel, but on screen, she will be portraying Gilda Dent, while the role of the famous justice warrior with a split personality has gone to Sebastian Stan. It seems the internet community has once again mistaken wishful thinking for reality, deciding to transform a dramatic detective film into an eco-thriller featuring plant-based poisons. One can only envy the imagination of viewers who manage to spot green foliage and spores where director Matt Reeves is preparing a gritty crime story about a wintry Gotham.