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Clayface Is Filming in London, With Star Promising Full-Tilt Body Horror

James Watkins directs from a Mike Flanagan script revised by Hossein Amini, with a September 11, 2026 release set.

Overview

  • Max Minghella says the DC Studios feature “is going there” on its body horror elements and calls the script “really fantastic.”
  • Minghella confirms he is currently on set in London working on the film.
  • James Watkins is at the helm, with Minghella praising the director’s horror credentials, including Eden Lake.
  • Tom Rhys Harries leads the cast, reportedly as Matt Hagen, while Minghella plays a character known as “John,” with Naomi Ackie also starring.
  • Set photos point to a brutal physical transformation for the title character, aligning with the movie’s R-rated horror focus ahead of its 2026 debut.