Clayface just lately solid the titular Batman villain, however the upcoming DCU movie has now discovered its feminine lead. Written by horror maestro Mike Flanagan and directed by James Watkins (Converse No Evil), Clayface is the subsequent DC movie to move into manufacturing after Supergirl.
In line with Deadline, DC Studios has narrowed down its seek for the feminine lead in Clayface to Naomi Ackie (Mickey 17, Blink Twice). Whereas negotiations are within the early phases, it seems Ackie is slated to affix the DCU alongside Tom Rhys Harries within the physique horror thriller. Though Ackie’s character was not named within the report, one other outlet has slipped some particulars concerning the movie. The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that Ackie is in early talks to affix Clayface, and likewise revealed a quick plot synopsis that seemingly unveils who she is supposed to play within the function.
“Clayface, which sources have mentioned can have a price range within the mid-$40 million vary, facilities on an ascending actor whose face is disfigured by a gangster. As a final resort, the actor turns to a fringe Elizabeth Holmes-style scientist for assist. At first, the experiment is a profitable however … properly, it wouldn’t be a horror film if the story ended proper there, wouldn’t it?”
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As of this writing, Clayface is slated to hit theaters on September 11, 2026. The movie, which was not part of the preliminary Gods and Monsters slate introduced by DC Studios, took place after Mike Flanagan wrote a script based mostly on the long-lasting Batman villain. With round a $40 million price range, Clayface would be the least costly entry within the rebooted DC Universe but, however maybe an important. The Caped Crusader has not made his DCU debut but, however his rogues gallery making an early look suggests the model is prioritizing thrilling, well-written tales over half-baked titles from a mandated film slate.
Extra ‘Clayface’ Plot Particulars Have Surfaced
THR’s reporting coincidentally confirms earlier rumors about Clayface that surfaced this month. In line with a current report, the movie revolves round Tom Rhys Harries as Matt Hagen, following intently within the footsteps of the Batman: The Animated Collection episode “Feat of Clay.” The DCU horror flick finds Hagen as a “good-looking up-and-coming actor” who’s attacked and disfigured, presumably by the gangster talked about in THR’s report. Hagen reportedly strikes from Hollywood to Los Angeles to flee his previous life, however when his performing profession is turned the wrong way up, he turns to a scientist to may repair his situation.
Naomi Ackie is about to play Dr. Caitlin Bates, who’s working a biotech startup. She sees Hagen as a way to get her firm off the bottom, however as one would anticipate, nothing goes as deliberate. Clayface is a straight-up physique horror movie that sees its protagonist undergo a rigorous bodily transformation, one which probably concludes in changing into the traditional Batman villain followers know and love. In some comics, Clayface is a villain-turned-hero who works alongside the BatFamily, nevertheless it stays to be seen if the DCU will go down that route.
Supply: Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter
Clayface
- Launch Date
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September 11, 2026
- Director
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James Watkins
