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 […]
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 (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, Snow White and the Huntsman).
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.
Gunn’s DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran previously called Clayface “an incredible body horror film that reveals a compelling origin of a classic Batman villain.”
Tom Rhys Harries (The Gentlemen) is set to star as the titular supervillain, originally created by comics legends Bill Finger and Bob Kane in 1940.
Before Clayface, the DC Universe continues with “Peacemaker” Season 2 on HBO Max on August 21, followed by “Lanterns” on HBO Max in early 2026 and Supergirl in theaters on June 26, 2026.
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James Gunn tells @Vladimir Duthiers that while he still doesn’t know what Batman’s costume is going to look like, fans can expect a diverse and exciting lineup of upcoming DC projects, each bringing its own unique style: “There’s not a company style. It’s not like every movie is going to be like ‘Superman.'”
