The upcoming R-rated Batman horror movie in theDC Universeadds another cast member. WithDCU’s Chapter 1: “Gods and Monsters"set to encompass numerous movies and TV shows under DC Studios, one of the projects that is getting ready to start filming is theClayfacefilm,which will bring one of Batman’s most iconic villains to the big screen.
Even though it wasn’t initially part of the slate, theClayfacemoviebecame a later addition to Chapter 1: “Gods and Monsters"after DC Studios was impressed with Mike Flanagan’s pitch. Now, James Watkins is set to direct. While plot details are still heavily kept under wraps,Clayfaceis being envisioned as an R-rated horror installment for the DCU.
The Hollywood Reporterreveals thatMax Minghella is in final negotiations to join theClayfacemovie, which will star Tom Rhys Harries as the titular character. According to the trade, Minghella would be playing a GCPD detective who is dating Naomi Ackie’s character, who is reportedly a scientist.
Clayfacewill begin principal photography during the fall at the Warner Bros. Leavesden Studios in the U.K. At the time of this story’s publication,DC Studios has yet to comment on Minghella’s casting.
What Max Minghella’s Clayface Casting Means
While time will tell who Minghella is playing,the fact that they are beginning to add moreClayfacecast members means that they are getting closer to being ready for filming. The bigger question, however, is whether or notClayfacewill feature mostly original characters, or minor players from the DC canon that would fit this story.
It also remains to be seen whichversion of Clayfaceaudiences will meet, as there have been many iterations that exist in the comics that could be utilized in the spinoff film. But if Minghella is indeed playing a GCPD detective,that all but confirms that parts ofClayfacewill be set in Gotham City.
Our Take On Max Minghella’s Clayface Casting
It wouldn’t be shocking if Minghella’sClayfacecharacter ends up being someone an established comic character,even if it’s a smaller player that most fans may have never heard of in the Batman mythology. With the complex aspects that come with Clayface as a character, there is a lot of potential for the 2026 installment, especially in the horror genre.
Following Minghella’s casting,there are likely going to be at least a few more actors added to theClayfacebefore the cast is rounded out. Hopefully, onceClayfacebegins filming,more official details about the plot and the new characters will finally start to emerge.
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Clayface is a feature film centered around the shapeshifting Batman villain. The movie, described as a horror, thriller, and tragedy, explores the darker dimensions of this iconic character within the DC Universe.
