DC Studios Backs Standalone Clayface Movie from Mike Flanagan

DC Studios has officially greenlit a standalone Clayface film, adapting the character known from Batman’s rogue gallery. The project will be crafted by horror specialist Mike Flanagan, who has a track record with acclaimed Netflix series. Clayface, originally introduced in Detective Comics #40 in 1940, has seen various iterations, with the most prominent being Basil Karlo, a failed actor turned villain. Filming for this film is slated to begin in early 2025, inspired by the success of HBO’s The Penguin series. Flanagan envisions this adaptation as a horror/thriller/tragedy, although it remains uncertain whether this version will interlink with other DC narratives.

The plot has not been fully disclosed, but it is described as a horror/thriller/tragedy version of Clayface, moving away from the traditional villain portrayal and focusing on character depth.

Clayface is one of the iconic villains in the Batman universe, primarily known for his shapeshifting abilities. His character has evolved over time, with multiple variants appearing in comics, animated series, and video games. The anticipation for this film builds upon the foundation set by other recent DC projects, aiming to dive deeper into character-driven narratives that resonate with horror themes.