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James Gunn Dismisses Rumors of Daniel Radcliffe Starring as Clayface in Upcoming DC Film

The DC Studios co-head clarified that casting for the horror-focused Batman spinoff has not yet begun, with director James Watkins still finalizing his deal.

Actor Daniel Radcliffe trended on Twitter after declining to weigh in on the Will Smith slap controversy. Above, Radcliffe is seen during a visit to Magic radio at Bauer Media on March 30 in London, England.
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Overview

  • James Gunn confirmed that rumors of Daniel Radcliffe being cast as Clayface in the upcoming DC film are entirely false.
  • The casting process for the Clayface movie has not started, as director James Watkins is still in talks to finalize his deal with Warner Bros.
  • The film, written by Mike Flanagan, will explore a horror-themed origin story for the Batman villain and is set to be rated R.
  • Clayface is scheduled for release on September 11, 2026, with production expected to begin this summer.
  • DC Studios leaders Gunn and Peter Safran emphasized the importance of integrating Clayface into the broader DC Universe narrative.