Overview

• Hossein Amini, known for 'Drive' and 'Obi-Wan Kenobi,' has been enlisted to rewrite the 'Clayface' screenplay originally drafted by Mike Flanagan.
• James Watkins is confirmed to direct the R-rated origin story of the shape-shifting Batman villain, drawing inspiration from David Cronenberg’s 'The Fly.'
• Matt Reeves and Lynn Harris are producing the film, which is part of DC Studios’ push into mature-themed standalone spinoffs.
• Production is scheduled to begin in October 2025 in the UK, with the film slated for release on September 11, 2026.
• DC Studios co-chiefs James Gunn and Peter Safran have praised the project for its psychological and body-horror elements, calling it a compelling addition to the DC Universe.