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Back in 2021, filmmaker Mike Flanagan let it be known on social media that he was interested in making a “standalone horror/thriller/tragedy” movie that would center on the Clayface character. A while after that, he confirmed that he had met with veteran DC movie producer Jon Berg to pitch a “horror-leaning” take on Clayface, as well as ideas for the DC properties Scarecrow, Justice League Dark, and Constantine. The meeting “kind of went nowhere.” But then, in March of 2023, Deadline broke the news that Flanagan had scheduled another Clayface pitch meeting, this time with DC Studios bosses James Gunn and Peter Safran. And at the end of last year, it was announced that Flanagan is officially writing a Clayface movie that will be part of the DC Universe film franchise that’s being overseen by Gunn and Safran. A few months ago, Speak No Evil director James Watkins was hired to take the helm,...

Clayfacehas continued to round out its cast with one of the stars of The Social Network. Less than a year ago, it was announced that Mike Flanagan's Clayface script would be getting a Dcu movie, with a release date set for September 2026. Director James Watkins, best known for Speak No Evil, signed on to direct Clayface, aiming to be an R-rated body horror movie.

Nexus Point News is reporting that Max Minghella has been cast in Clayface. Minghella is best known for his work in films like The Social Network, The Ides of March, Babylon, and the hit television series The Handmaid's Tale. He will play an original character, a detective named John, who is the fiancé of Caitlin Bates (Naomi Ackie), the doctor who gives Matt Hagen (Tom Rhys Harries) the serum that turns him into Clayface.

A body-horror comic book adaptation like Clayface seems more like Minghella's...

Following the recent news that Naomi Ackie is in talks to join the cast of DC Studios' Clayface movie, we're hearing that Max Minghella is also being eyed for a key role.

According to Nexus Point News, Minghella would play a character named John, "a detective and fiancé to Caitlin Bates, who’s suspicious of his fiancée’s relationship with Matt Hagen/Clayface."

We're not sure if Minghella is actually in negotiations as of yet, but Ackie is now believed to have been officially offered the role of Bates, while Tom Rhys Harries will play Hagen.

Though this is just a rumor for now, the source has been scooping the trades with major casting news for months at this stage, so we're inclined to believe this is on the level.

Clayface's story will reportedly "center on an ascending actor whose face is disfigured by a gangster. As a last resort,...

If you’re a superhero movie fan, the next couple of years are going to be absolutely wild. We’re talking about the kind of movie lineup that makes you want to start camping outside theaters already. The MCU is finally reaching the explosive finale of its Multiverse Saga. Meanwhile, DC Studios is building something completely fresh!

Both studios are entering critical phases that could define superhero cinema for the next decade. So let’s dive into every confirmed Marvel and DC movie hitting theaters in 2026 and 2027, because trust us, you’re going to want to know what’s coming.

1. Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow (DC) Release Date: June 26, 2026 Director: Craig Gillespie Cast: Milly Alcock, Jason Momoa, Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley Announcement Poster of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow | Credits: @jamesgunn/Instagram

Okay, can we talk about how excited we are for this one? Milly Alcock absolutely killed it in that brief Superman appearance,...

As we draw closer to the Earth completing another orbit of the sun in the year known as 2025, movie fans can start looking forward to another upcoming slate of big-budget superhero blockbusters. Marvel and DC Studios will be out to score big at the box office with their respective releases in 2026, but the new approach is to focus on quality over quantity, all while treating fans to an eclectic mix of flicks.

It's no secret that Marvel and DC releases have struggled at the box office in recent years, suggesting that audiences are growing tired of comic book movies. Despite receiving positive reviews, 2025's "Thunderbolts*" lost millions for Marvel Studios and Disney, becoming one of the lowest-grossing films in the history of the MCU. DC, meanwhile, released a slew of flops (including "Black Adam" and "Shazam! Fury of the Gods") in the lead-up to this year, forcing the studio to...

I had a cousin with whom I shared an especially strong bond in 2022, when we were both looking forward to the lives that awaited us at graduation. But soon, it all spiraled into a cesspool of verbal clashes, emotional distance, and cold shoulders. What pushed me into months—and eventually years—of mental anxiety was the way he concealed it all behind a self-image of being the responsible, mature one: the person who listened to elders and blended in so nicely and amicably. It’s the kind of wound you don’t recover from easily.

Now, this dip into personal sappiness may seem unrelated, yet it mirrors the dark cesspool beneath James Watkins’s bleak and unsettling survival horror “Eden Lake.” An unnerving, all-out exploitative drama in the vein of genre films critiquing the hoodie culture of “Broken Britain,” it unleashes a graphic hunting spree without ever pausing to grant its audience easy gratification.

Among the various Stephen King adaptations released this year, none of them reach the deeply melancholic and emotional level that The Life of Chuck does. Originally released at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, The Life of Chuck is now set for a digital release, a couple of months after the film premiered in theaters. Mike Flanagan's most personal and intimate project yet, the movie should not be missed. Featuring an ensemble cast that includes Tom HIddelston, Jacob Tremblay, Karen Gillian, Mark Hamill, Mia Sara, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and many more, The Life of Chuck will now be available to watch at home.

Mike Flanagan's The Life of Chuck will be heading to digital platforms starting Tuesday, July 29. Purchase and rent options will be available on services like Fandango at Home, Apple TV, and Prime Video, among others. The film tells the story of Charles "Chuck" Krantz and the significant moments...

For a movie that was so well-received by critics and crowds, and relatively successful at the box office, Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings has certainly not had the cultural impact that folks involved would've liked. The movie was released at the peak of the pandemic in 2021, marking Marvel's first theatrical exclusive debut since Black Widow. It outperformed that film, whose box office potential was kneecapped thanks to a controversial day-and-date debut on the Disney+ streaming service. Shang-Chi, however, seemed to suggest audiences still had an appetite for big-screen Marvel movies. However, there has been no movement on a sequel since then, and the film has now been overtaken at the global box office by the recently released Superman.

Directed by James Gunn, the DC superhero movie has grossed around $445 million at the global box office in less than three weeks of release. Shang-Chi concluded its run with a little over $430 million.

Before introducing Batman in Brave and the Bold, the Dcu will dive into the Dark Knight's rogues' gallery with the R-rated body horror Clayface. Wolf King actor Tom Rhys Harries is expected to star as Matt Hagen, a Gotham-born actor who transforms into the shapeshifting monster Clayface. Speak No Evil director James Watkins will deliver Clayface on a low $40 million budget based on a reportedly strong script from Doctor Sleep writer Mike Flanagan. 

According to The Hollywood Reporter (THR), Mickey 17 and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker actress Naomi Ackie is in early talks to join Clayface. The Welsh actress reportedly emerged as the frontrunner after reading sessions took place in the U.K. last week and will shortly begin formal negotiations for the Dcu horror. But that wasn't all, as THR went on to share the first plot details for Clayface.

In its report, THR revealed that...

Less than a year after releasing on Blu-ray and DVD, Speak No Evil is coming to 4K Ultra HD on September 16 via Universal.

The English-language remake of the Danish psychological horror-thriller is written and directed by James Watkins.

It’s presented in 4K with Dolby Vision Hdr and Dolby Atmos sound.

Special features:

Audio commentary by writer-director James Wakins Nuclear Families featurette A Horrifying Crescendo featurette The Farmhouse of Horrors featurette

After befriending a British couple with a mute son, Americans Ben and Louise accept an unusual invitation to bring their daughter for a weekend at an idyllic country estate. Yet when they discover their hosts are hiding sinister motives, Ben and Louise fear their family may be pawns in a disturbing plot.

James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Aisling Franciosi, Alix West Lefler, Dan Hough, and Scoot McNairy star.

“James Watkins, along with a game cast, stays faithful to the source material,...

We recently learned that Tom Rhys Harries will play the title role in DC Studios' Clayface movie, and THR is now reporting that the project may have found its female lead.

Naomi Ackie is in talks to join the cast, but no details on her role have been disclosed. There's a chance she will play Matt Hagen's love-interest, Dr. Caitlin Bates, who did not originate in the comics.

Nexus Point News recently shared the following character breakdown: "CEO of a biotech startup seeking to create cutting edge medicine and medical technology. Bates sees Hagen as a way to grow her company and cure his condition. Throughout the process she falls in love with him while her fiance John grows suspicious of their relationship."

The trade does reveal a few more plot details, noting that the story "centers on an ascending actor whose face is disfigured by a gangster. As a last resort,...

The upcoming Dcu movie about Clayface, starring Welsh actor Tom Rhys Harries, is shaping up to be a fresh take on the character. Unlike the usual portrayal of Clayface as a villain, this film will explore a different side of him.

This info comes from talks back in March 2023, when filmmaker Mike Flanagan and his partner Trevor Macy met with James Gunn and Peter Safran to discuss the project.

At that point, it wasn’t clear if the movie would be part of the main DC Universe or an Elseworlds story. The character is also expected to appear in Matt Reeves’s The Batman: Part II set for 2027.

By December 2024, DC Studios officially gave the green light to the Clayface film, with Mike Flanagan writing the script. Peter Safran compared the tone of the movie to the 1986 body horror film The Fly, which is about a scientist’s tragic transformation.

Naomi Ackie is reportedly in early talks for Clayface.The 32-year-old actress - who has appeared in the likes of Mickey 17 and Blink Twice - is said to be in initial discussions to join Tom Rhys Harries in Mike Flanagan's take on the Batman villain.According to The Hollywood Reporter, several sources have revealed that formal negotiations are set to get underway this week.Ackie is said to have joined in reading sessions in the UK last week, and emerged as a favourite for Dcu bosses.Speak No Evil director James Watkins will be at the helm, with Rhys Harries playing the titular role from a script written by The Haunting of Hill House director Flanagan.The body horror thriller is focused on the supervillain and his appearance-altering powers, with comparisons to the feel and structure od 1986 classic The Fly.That film followed a relationship between a scientist (Jeff Goldblum...

DC Studios is in early talks with actor Naomi Ackie for the female lead role in “Clayface,” its 2026 horror film starring Tom Rhys Harries, Variety has confirmed.

The horror film — written by Mike Flanagan and directed by James Watkins — focuses on the titular Batman villain, who starts out as an actor who, after his face is disfigured, turns in desperation to a highly experimental medical procedure. As so often happens with highly experimental medical procedures in comic book movies, things don’t go quite as planned, and the actor’s body transforms into a clay-like material that can reshape itself into anyone’s appearance.

Ackie’s star has been steadily rising over the last few years, with supporting roles in 2019’s “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” and 2025’s “Mickey 17” and “Sorry, Baby”; she also played Whitney Houston in the 2022 biopic “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” and headlined Zoë Kravitz...

Tom Rhys Harries (The Gentlemen) is set to star as the DC character in the upcoming horror movie Clayface, and THR reports that Naomi Ackie (Blink Twice) is now also in talks.

THR notes, “Reading sessions took place in England last week with Ackie emerging as the choice. Formal negotiations are due to begin this week, according to several sources.”

The outlet also reports, “The project is described as having shades and structure of The Fly,” with David Cronenberg’s 1986 remake being the specific point of comparison here.

Currently in pre-production, Clayface – described as a “complete horror film” – is expected to shoot later this summer for a September 11, 2026 theatrical release via Warner Bros.

James Watkins (The Woman in Black, Speak No Evil) will direct from a script by Mike Flanagan (“The Haunting of Hill House,” Doctor Sleep) and Hossein Amini (Drive).

The story centers on an actor who injects himself...

The upcoming DC Universe movie Clayface may have found its female lead, and all it took was for DC Studios to journey to a galaxy far, far away.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Naomi Ackie is the top choice for the female lead role in Clayface. Sources state that, following reading sessions last week in England, DC is due to begin formal negotiations with the actor this week. If cast, Ackie would become the second actor to board the Dcu project, after Tom Rhys Harries, who was tapped back in June to play the titular shapeshifting Batman villain. While no character details for Ackie's role were shared, she will likely be playing scientist Dr. Caitlin Bates, an original character created specifically for Clayface, who was first mentioned in a recent report on the movie by Nexus Point News. THR alludes to Dr. Bates in its article, mentioning her only as...

Back in 2021, filmmaker Mike Flanagan let it be known on social media that he was interested in making a “standalone horror/thriller/tragedy” movie that would center on the Clayface character. A while after that, he confirmed that he had met with veteran DC movie producer Jon Berg to pitch a “horror-leaning” take on Clayface, as well as ideas for the DC properties Scarecrow, Justice League Dark, and Constantine. The meeting “kind of went nowhere.” But then, in March of 2023, Deadline broke the news that Flanagan had scheduled another Clayface pitch meeting, this time with DC Studios bosses James Gunn and Peter Safran. And at the end of last year, it was announced that Flanagan is officially writing a Clayface movie that will be part of the DC Universe film franchise that’s being overseen by Gunn and Safran. A few months ago, Speak No Evil director James Watkins was hired to take the helm,...

Naomi Ackie is currently in early talks and is being eyed to star opposite Tom Rhys Harries in DC Studios’ “Clayface,” TheWrap has learned.

“Clayface” centers on Matt Hagen (Rhys Harries), a rising actor whose life is upended after a brutal attack leaves him disfigured. Ackie would play Dr. Caitlin Bates, an original character and biotech CEO who serves as Hagen’s love interest.

James Watkins, who directed last year’s remake of the Danish thriller “Speak No Evil” for Universal, is set to direct. Screenwriter Hossein Amini, best known for scripting 2011’s “Drive,” wrote the most recent draft of “Clayface.” Mike Flanagan wrote the previous draft of the script.

The film will be produced by Matt Reeves and Lynn Harris, with production commencing this fall.

Known as one of Batman’s most unique villains in his rogues gallery, Clayface was originally introduced in the vintage DC Comics as Basil Karlo,...

Clayface recently cast the titular Batman villain, but the upcoming Dcu film has now found its female lead. Written by horror maestro Mike Flanagan and directed by James Watkins (Speak No Evil), Clayface is the next DC film to head into production after Supergirl.

According to Deadline, DC Studios has narrowed down its search for the female lead in Clayface to Naomi Ackie. While negotiations are in the early stages, it appears Ackie is slated to join the Dcu alongside Tom Rhys Harries in the body horror thriller. Although Ackie's character was not named in the report, another outlet has slipped some details about the film. The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that Ackie is in early talks to join Clayface, and also revealed a brief plot synopsis that seemingly unveils who she is meant to play in the feature.

"Clayface, which sources have said will have a budget in the mid-$40 million range,...

Naomi Ackie, the multi-faceted actress from Mickey 17 and Blink Twice, is joining the Dcu in Clayface.

Ackie is in early talks to join the up-and-coming Welsh actor Tom Rhys Harries, who is playing the titular supervillain in the movie from Speak No Evil director James Watkins. Reading sessions took place in England last week with Ackie emerging as the choice. Formal negotiations are due to begin this week, according to several sources.

Mike Flanagan wrote the script for Clayface, a body horror thriller centered on a Batman villain known for his ability to alter his appearance.

The project is described as having shades and structure of The Fly, David Cronenberg’s 1986 that starred Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis and centered on the tragic relationship between a scientist who becomes fused with the DNA of a fly and the journalist writing about his discovery.

Clayface, which sources have said will have...

Exclusive: We are hearing that Sorry, Baby and Mickey 17 actress Naomi Ackie is the top choice for the female lead in DC Studios’ Clayface, about the Batman antagonist.

While it’s still early in the dealmaking process, if she accepts the part, Ackie will star opposite Welsh actor Tom Rhys Harries in the James Watkins-directed genre movie. We were first to tell you about Harries and Watkins’ attachment to the process.

Clayface will be shooting at Warner Bros Leavesden studio in the UK.

Word is leaking about Ackie and Clayface at an exciting time for DC. Its first movie under studio label bosses Peter Safran and James Gunn, Superman, is coursing to $409 million worldwide, another comeback for superhero movies. DC is heading to San Diego Comic-Con this week strutting its stuff for the second season of HBO’s Peacemaker.

Clayface is a shape-shifting villain in the Batman comics and...

Back in 2021, filmmaker Mike Flanagan let it be known on social media that he was interested in making a “standalone horror/thriller/tragedy” movie that would center on the Clayface character. A while after that, he confirmed that he had met with veteran DC movie producer Jon Berg to pitch a “horror-leaning” take on Clayface, as well as ideas for the DC properties Scarecrow, Justice League Dark, and Constantine. The meeting “kind of went nowhere.” But then, in March of 2023, Deadline broke the news that Flanagan had scheduled another Clayface pitch meeting, this time with DC Studios bosses James Gunn and Peter Safran. And at the end of last year, it was announced that Flanagan is officially writing a Clayface movie that will be part of the DC Universe film franchise that’s being overseen by Gunn and Safran. A few months ago, Speak No Evil director James Watkins was hired to take the helm…...

James Gunn Defends Dcu’s Bold Turn With Clayface ( Photo Credit – Wikimedia )

James Gunn is putting in the work to bring DC back to its long-lost glory. After years of inconsistent storytelling and half-baked universe plans, Gunn’s leadership as co-head of DC Studios has already begun to shift the tide. With the recent release of Superman earning both critical acclaim and fan approval, the future is looking brighter than it has in a long time. But just as audiences are getting comfortable, Gunn has thrown a curveball: his next major Dcu project is not another superhero epic but a full-blown, R-rated horror movie. The film? Clayface.

Everything to know about Dcu’s R-rated project, Clayface

The idea of giving Clayface, traditionally a Batman villain, his own solo film wasn’t in the original Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters slate. But that changed after horror maestro Mike Flanagan pitched a bold,...

Many actors have taken on the role of Superman over the years, but the latest to do so is David Corenswet. The Twisters and Pearl star plays Clark Kent in Superman, the recent film written and directed by James Gunn, but one of the more recent actors to also portray the Man of Steel is Jack Quaid. Also known for his role as Hughie in The Boys, Quaid voices the character in the Max animated series, My Adventures with Superman, which has aired two full seasons. Quaid recently took to his personal Threads account to share his first reaction after watching Superman, and not only did he praise the film, but he also lauded Corenswet’s performance as the titular character, saying that “humanity shines through” him in every frame. You can read his full comment below.

"I absolutely loved Superman! Can't think of the last time a movie gave me so much hope.

Following a blockbuster debut last week, director James Gunn’s Superman continued to dominate the box office as it prepares to face direct competition in the form of fellow superhero film The Fantastic Four: First Steps in a few days. This weekend, Supermansoared past the $200 million mark domestically and the $400 million mark worldwide, further establishing itself as a solid win for Warner Bros. The studio had a difficult start to the year, but has delivered five hits in a row, including F1, which it’s only distributing for Apple Studios. Superman is the studio’s second-biggest hit of 2025, behind onlyA Minecraft Movie.

With around $235 million domestically and another $172 million from overseas markets, Superman’s cumulative global box office haul stands at $406 million. The movie has now overtaken the entire $391 million global box office haul of director Bryan Singer’s Superman Returns. Released in 2006 to mostly positive reviews, the movie featured...

In an interview with CBS Mornings, “Superman” director James Gunn discussed his vision for the DC Comics Universe… which is truly less a singular vision and more an overarching investment in creativity. With a diverse slate of characters — that beyond Clark Kent’s alter ego also of course includes Batman, Wonder Woman, and Green Lantern — Gunn explained that a uniform style cannot be dictated from movie to movie. He used as an example Clayface, a Batman villain that is set for his own feature with a Mike Flanagan-penned script and directed by “Speak No Evil” filmmaker James Watkins.

“We’ve got Clayface, which is a totally different thing,” Gunn said (via ScreenRant). “Although it’s in the same universe, it’s a complete horror film. That’s one of the things we want to do. There’s not a company style. It’s not like every movie is going to be like ‘Superman.

In case there’s any doubt in the wake of Superman, James Gunn confirms that the DC Universe’s take on Clayface is a horror film.

“Although it’s in the same universe, it’s a complete horror film,” Gunn told CBS Mornings.

“There’s not a company style. It’s not like every movie is gonna be like Superman,” he continues. “The artists and the directors and the writers that create each one will bring their own sense to it.”

Currently in pre-production, Clayface is expected to shoot later this summer for a September 11, 2026 theatrical release via Warner Bros.

James Watkins will direct from a script by Mike Flanagan and Hossein Amini.

It’s described as a Hollywood horror tale centering on a B-movie actor who injects himself with a substance to remain relevant, only to find out that he can reshape his face and form, becoming a walking piece of clay.

As the upcoming R-rated Batman horror movie gets ready for production, James Gunn explains why the DC Universe needs the film. One of the surprise additions to the Dcu slate is Clayface, which was initially not part of Chapter 1: "Gods and Monsters" until DC Studios got the pitch from Mike Flanagan.

While the Dcu's Batman reboot is still in the works, fans will be getting to meet one of the Dark Knight's most famous villains before Bruce Wayne shows up in the franchise. Set to be an R-rated horror film, Clayface will star Tom Rhys Harries as the titular DC foe.

During a new CBS Mornings interview, Gunn elaborated more on how the R-rated Clayface film stands out from other upcoming Dcu releases and how DC Studios isn't running a "company style" format on all their respective projects. For Gunn, it's imperative that the audience gets something unique...

James Gunn’s new Dcu is off to a strong start with Superman soaring to the number one spot at the box office amidst good reviews. During an interview, Gunn teased plans for the franchise’s future, with a movie focusing on Batman villain Clayface set to start production soon.

We’ve got Clayface we’re making, which is like a totally different thing, although it’s in the same universe. It’s a complete horror film.

Gunn made the above comment during a conversation with CBS Morning, revealing what fans can expect from Clayface, which is set to be directed by James Watkins and star Tom Rhys Harries in the lead role. Here’s what Gunn’s Clayface comments mean for the Dcu Batman and why it’s an exciting update after Superman.

James Gunn’s Clayface Reveal Means Dcu Batman Can Be Dark and Gritty DC Studios co-ceo...

We have more coverage from James Gunn's chat with CBS Mornings, and this time, the DC studio chief is discussing Clayface, the upcoming Dcu feature film from director James Watkins (See No Evil).

James Gunn has emphasized that the DC Universe will aim to offer a wide variety of storytelling styles, ensuring each film feels unique.

He clarified that while the newly released Superman sets the tone for that character’s world, it shouldn’t be seen as a template for every DC Studios project. Each entry in the Dcu is expected to stand on its own, bringing something fresh and distinct.

"We've got Clayface, which is a totally different thing. Although it's in the same universe, it's a complete horror film. That's one of the things we want to do- there's no company style. It's not like every movie is going to be like Superman. The artists- the directors and the writers,...

A new Clayface movie is officially on the way, and fresh reports are giving fans a clearer picture of what to expect. According to Nexus Point News, the film will tell a dark and disturbing story about a struggling Hollywood actor who ends up turning into a monster made of clay.

DC Studios has described the film as an R-rated body horror that will show the tragic origins of one of Batman’s classic villains.

The movie was originally thought up by horror filmmaker Mike Flanagan, known for Doctor Sleep and The Haunting of Hill House. Flanagan first became interested in Clayface back in 2021 and kept pitching his idea to DC. In March 2023, Flanagan and his producing partner Trevor Macy met with DC Studios bosses James Gunn and Peter Safran to talk about the project.

Reports say that from the start, the idea was for Clayface to be more than just a typical villain.

A new Clayface movie is officially happening, and now fresh details are coming out about what fans can expect from the film. New report from Nexus Point News claims Clayface will be a dark, body horror story about a struggling actor who ends up becoming a monster made entirely of clay.

The movie was first imagined by filmmaker Mike Flanagan, known for The Haunting of Hill House and Doctor Sleep. Flanagan had been interested in Clayface since 2021 and pitched the idea to DC several times.

In 2023, he met with DC Studios heads James Gunn and Peter Safran to discuss the project. Interestingly, Clayface won’t be a typical villain in this film, which is different from how he’s usually shown in the comics. Safran has compared the tone of the movie to the classic horror film The Fly from 1986.

In December 2024, DC Studios finally approved Flanagan’s script and...

Robert Pattinson’s The Batman was a sobering experience for everyone involved in how effortlessly beautiful his Dark Knight would look when placed within James Gunn‘s Dcu. As a young, amateur, and budding superhero with his whole arc left untouched, Battinson would be the perfect counter to David Corenswet‘s bright-eyed and optimistic Superman.

But it was not meant to be. One of the first acts from the executive desk of James Gunn after his appointment as the head of DC Studios was to relegate Pattinson’s Batman to an Elseworlds universe. Now, a new Clayface update makes things even more bizarre for DC as the villain effortlessly migrates from The Batman‘s universe to the Dcu with no strings attached whatsoever.

Clayface Migrates From Robert Pattinson’s Elseworlds to James Gunn’s Dcu Clayface star Tom Rhys Harries in Britannia (2017) [Credit: Amazon Prime Video, MGM+]

What was supposed to be the headline...

Clayface is set to be the third feature film set in the DC Universe. With production set to kick off this September, the first plot and character details for the R-rated body horror movie have reportedly been shared.

According to Nexus Point News' sources, Clayface will center around an amalgamation of the Matt Hagen and Basil Karlo versions of the character, being named after the former but with elements of the latter's backstory. This is similar to how Clayface was used in Batman: The Animated Series, which Mike Flanagan has already revealed was a huge influence on his script. The movie reportedly sees Hagen — a handsome, up-and-coming actor from Gotham who moved to Hollywood to escape his troubled past and begin a career — get attacked and disfigured, leading not only to his career and outlet as an actor being ruined but to his eventual transformation into Clayface.

Hagen’s love...

After the box-office opening weekend success of Superman, it's clear that DC Studios and the new DC Universe continuity are off to a strong start. Fans won't have to wait long for more Dcu content, as there are also two more feature films due in 2026. The first is Supergirl, and the second is a slightly unexpected film that was not part of the original Gods and Monsters slate when James Gunn and Peter Safran first took over DC Studios: Clayface.

Clayface was born out of a script written by Mike Flanagan, whose horror work, like the series Midnight Mass and the film Doctor Sleep, has earned him critical acclaim in the genre. Gunn and Safran's excitement over the script would lead to the project being fast-tracked, with James Watkins (Speak No Evil remake) set to direct with Tom Rhys Harries as the lead. Now, thanks to an exclusive report from Nexus Point News,...

Last month, we learned that Welsh actor Tom Rhys Harries will play the lead character in DC Studios' Clayface. The movie is based on a story by The Fall of the House of Usher's Mike Flanagan (Drive writer Hossein Amini penned the latest draft), with Speak No Evil director James Watkins at the helm.

Clayface was not among the projects announced by DC Studios at the start of 2023, making it a surprise addition to the "Chapter 1 - Gods and Monsters" slate. However, for James Gunn, it's all about story when it comes to which Dcu projects receive the green light, and this one fit the bill in the filmmaker and studio executive's eyes.

Nexus Point News has shared some additional details today, confirming that Clayface will revolve around Matt Hagen, with an amalgamation of his and Basil Karlo's comic book backstory.

The site reveals that, "Hagen is a handsome, up...

What, exactly, is going on with DC? The answer is, a lot.

After an aborted attempt by Zack Snyder to create a unified universe of characters and subsequent successful one-offs like “Joker” and “The Batman,” Warner Bros. installed James Gunn and Peter Safran as the new co-CEOs of DC Films, under which they will build out an interconnected Dcu of films, TV shows and video games over the next eight to 10 years.

That universe officially got off and running with “Superman,” written and directed by James Gunn, a colorful and buoyant and unabashedly comic book-y adaptation introducing David Corenswet’s Kal-El to the world. The film’s opening weekend box office and assurances from Wbd boss David Zaslav seem to indicate this DC reboot’s going to stick, at least for now. And there’s a lot in the pipeline.

As for those other DC movies that have already been...

Dexter Fans, Don’t Miss These 3 Underrated Serial Killer Films(Photo Credit –Facebook)

The iconic serial killer Dexter Morgan, portrayed by Michael C. Hall, is all set to return in the upcoming installment, Dexter: Resurrection, premiering on Paramount+ with Showtime in the US on July 11, 2025. In India, the eagerly anticipated series is expected to stream on Jio Hotstar. While you wait for the sequel, here are three chilling serial killer movies on Ott you might have missed, worth checking out for fans of true crime and psychological thrillers.

1. The Good Nurse Release Year – 2022 Director – Tobias Lindholm IMDb Rating – 6.8/10 Streaming On – Netflix

Plot: Based on the 2013 true crime book, this gripping medical crime thriller follows an ICU nurse, Amy Loughren (played by Jessica Chastain), who is suffering from a life-threatening condition. She forms a close bond with a newly hired, seemingly compassionate colleague, Charlie Cullen (Eddie Redmayne). But when she begins...

A lot is riding on James Gunn's Superman to successfully kickstart the new DC Universe. However, the DC Studios co-ceo, who also wrote and directed Superman, recently revealed that the blockbuster doesn't have to make as much at the box office as everyone thinks it does.

Speaking with GQ as part of a cover story for Superman lead David Corenswet, Gunn dismissed reports stating that the Dcu movie needed to make at least $700 million worldwide to be considered a success, remarking, "This is not the riskiest endeavor in the world." While he agreed that there is quite a bit riding on Superman, "it’s not as big as people make it out to be," explaining, "They hear these numbers that the movie’s only going to be successful if it makes 700 million or something and it’s just complete and utter nonsense. It doesn’t need to be as...

DC Studios head James Gunn may have revealed his first choice to play Wonder Woman.

In a recent interview with Extra, the “Guardians of the Galaxy” director discussed “Hit Man” star Adria Arjona and teased where he sees her fitting in to his revamped DC Universe.

“I follow Adria on Instagram, but everybody came out [and thought], ‘He just followed her, that means she’s Wonder Woman,'” Gunn shared. “She’d be a great Wonder Woman, by the way.”

“She was in a movie that I made seven years ago,” he added. “We’ve been friends and have known each other since that time. I followed her then, I didn’t just follow her.”

Earlier in June, Gunn told Entertainment Weekly that a new feature film following Wonder Woman is “being written right now.” He added that the movie would come in addition to an HBO series about Wonder Woman’s home of Themyscira.

Lola Petticrew and Scoot McNairy have joined the untitled Liz Meriwether project loosely inspired by the 1987 movie Black Widow. They join the previously announced star Emmy Rossum, who will play an FBI Agent who uses the secrets from a female serial killer’s past to try and find her.

The 1987 movie Black Widow, written by Bass and directed by Bob Rafelson, follows two women: Catherine (Theresa Russell), who murders wealthy men whom she has married for their money, and Alexandra (Debra Winger), an agent with the Department of Justice who grows obsessed with bringing her to justice.

Meriwether executive produces alongside Rossum and Sara Moskowitz via Rossum’s Composition 8 banner, as well as Ron Bass, who wrote the 20th Century Fox-distributed 1987 film. 20th Television, where Meriwether has been based for a decade, and Searchlight TV are producing.

Petticrew is an Irish actor named one of Screen International’s Stars...

If a good idea comes across James Gunn's desk at DC Studios, he'll take it seriously and, in some cases, greenlight it. Clayface's fast-moving development proves that nothing is off the table in the DC Universe, a mentality the DC Extended Universe should have adopted during its dark periods.

Superman will, of course, be the Dcu's first big-screen project, bringing the Man of Steel back to live-action in style. Supergirl won't be far behind and will likely connect to the events of its predecessor in some way, shape, or form. 

The next Dcu movie on the release calendar is Clayface, scheduled for September 11, 2026. This project focuses on the origin story of a villain who doesn't yet have a hero to fight. Gunn doesn't seem worried about putting the cart before the horse, though, as horror expert Mike Flanagan is writing the project, and Speak No Evil's James Watkins...

It seems that James Gunn knows what he’s doing with the character of Batman and the debut of the iconic role in the Dcu. Confirming the appearance of Batman in Gunn’s Dcu, the director may have made a mistake that could backfire pretty soon.

Although James Gunn confirmed that Batman will be making his live-action appearance in an upcoming Dcu movie, this decision will also have a devastating impact on Gunn’s upcoming confirmed Dcu flick, Clayface, because he needs Batman by his side.

James Gunn’s Batman debut is confirmed for The Brave and the Bold

There have been no confirmed castings for the role of Bruce Wayne/Batman in James Gunn’s Dcu. However, what we do know is that the film will revolve around the father-son bond of Batman and Robin.

A still from the Batman comics | Credits: DC Comics

As is often the case in these cinematic universes,...

DC Studios co-ceo James Gunn shares new updates on the upcoming Clayface movie in the DC Universe franchise. While the Batman mythology will play a huge part in the Dcu timeline, one of the villains who fans will get to see on the big screen before the Caped Crusader is Clayface. The Dcu installment will be one of the handful of horror films to enter the comic book movie genre, with James Watkins set to direct the movie, and its script written by Mike Flanagan.

On the latest episode of the DC Studios Showcase Podcast, Gunn opened up more about the new Clayface film, which became a later addition to the Dcu's Chapter 1: "Gods and Monsters" slate. While Clayface may not have been a film discussed during the original January 2023 announcement that revealed what Dcu films and shows were initially in the works, Gunn stressed that the pitch from...

James Gunn has clarified stories suggesting Mike Flanagan’s Clayface script could be getting a comprehensive rewrite.

Here’s another update on DC Studios’ Clayface project, which is currently in active development as it moves towards production.

James Watkins, director of last year’s English language remake of Speak No Evil director is helming the project, while the script was penned by horror auteur Mike Flanagan.

Originally, Flanagan was going to direct himself before clashing schedules put paid to that. Watkins duly picked up the reins.

News then broke that Drive writer Hossein Amini is now reportedly doing a rewrite with some rumours suggesting it was a page one overhaul for Clayface. James Gunn, boss of the Dcu has once again been responding to fans online and addressed that story, stating that Flanagan’s script will remain almost completely intact.

He even sounded a little surprised to find that there was speculation to the contrary,...

James Gunn is on a mission to reset the Dcu for good, and something is cooking for everyone. With Superman’s upcoming release, Gunn has recently opened up on some of the future projects, and one of them turned out to be something fans did not see coming.

Fans might want to sit down for a minute for this, because DC is going all horror soon, with Clayface. Yes! As per Gunn’s recent update on the project, the film will be a body horror and will be “rated R.”

What’s even wilder? The film might have something to do with AI and deep fake. This revelation during his recent interview has left the internet divided. While some are all for the idea, the rest are disappointed. Nevertheless, DC and body horror? This is a win-win!

James Gunn & Mike Flanagan: Dcu’s horror dream team? Mike Flanagan in...

James Gunn is now synonymous with superheroes, not just because of his stint as director, but also as the co-ceo of DC Studios. However, before he ever directed the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy, The Suicide Squad, or the upcoming Superman, he made his directorial debut with 2006's Slither.

The release was a body horror that ended up becoming a cult classic, despite flopping in theaters. Since his responsibilities lie with DC Studios, he's now found a way to connect his love for comics with body horror through Clayface. During an appearance on the DC Studios Showcase podcast, Gunn teased what to expect from the upcoming Clayface, which will likely be R-rated.

As he teased some of the upcoming projects, Gunn proclaimed himself to be a fan of Mike Flanagan, who pitched the story for Clayface and wrote the first draft of the script. The co-ceo has often addressed how...

DC Studios is heading into horror territory with one of its upcoming movies, and it’s not holding back. The film, Clayface, is being made as a body horror movie and is expected to carry an R rating. James Gunn, co-head of DC Studios, confirmed this during a recent episode of the DC Studios Showcase podcast.

The idea for the film wasn’t originally part of DC’s main universe plans. But that changed when director Mike Flanagan pitched his vision for Clayface, which impressed the studio enough to add it to the Dcu slate.

Gunn described the project as a smart and intense horror film and said it’s the kind of movie he’s excited about. “It’s rated R … it’s not anything now because the MPA has to watch it, but it’s most likely rated R. It’s pretty intense,” he said.

The movie will be directed by James Watkins,...

DC Studios is getting ready to dive into horror with one of its upcoming films, Clayface. James Gunn, co-head of DC Studios, recently spoke about the movie during the DC Studios Showcase podcast and confirmed that it’s going to be a full-on body horror film, and they’re aiming for an R rating. Earlier this week, Tom Rhys Harries was cast in the main role.

DC Studios had been considering a number of rising British talents, including Jack O’Connell, Tom Blyth, and George MacKay, before locking in Harries for the gig. According to DC Studios co-head James Gunn, it wasn’t a rushed decision.

Gunn explained that the film wasn’t originally part of the DC Universe lineup, but director Mike Flanagan came in with a pitch that changed their minds.

According to Gunn, the story was so strong and unique that it earned its place in the new Dcu.

James Gunn has been pretty vocal about the status of Matt Reeves’ The Batman 2 since taking over the reins of the DC brand. Considering it has been three years since the movie premiered to glowing fan and critical reception, fans are growing increasingly eager for more updates.

Having already made it clear about the sequel from Reeves being a priority under the new regime, the DC head has finally broken his cool over the increasing fan pressure.

James Gunn breaks silence on ‘The Batman 2’ delay Matt Reeves’ The Batman | Credit: Warner Bros.

Although James Gunn has been consistent with his clarifications regarding The Batman 2‘s status online, in his interview with Entertainment Weekly, he dropped his usual calm while addressing fans’ growing concern.

I am irritated by people. I mean, it’s just that thing people don’t need to be entitled about. It’s going to...