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James Gunn announced Welsh actor Tom Rhys Harries will star as Clayface in DC’s upcoming horror film. The project, directed by James Watkins and written by Mike Flanagan, explores a struggling actor’s terrifying transformation. Gunn praised Harries’ casting after an extensive search, with Matt Reeves also producing. Production begins in 2025 for a 2026 release.

Key Points: James Gunn Casts Tom Rhys Harries as Clayface in DCU Horror Film

  • Tom Rhys Harries lands lead role in DCU’s Clayface horror film
  • Directed by James Watkins with script by Mike Flanagan
  • Story follows actor transformed into living clay
  • Matt Reeves producing alongside Gunn
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James Gunn picks Tom Rhys Harries for 'Clayface' movie

James Gunn reveals Welsh actor Tom Rhys Harries as Clayface in DCU’s horror-drama, directed by James Watkins and written by Mike Flanagan.

"After a long and incredibly exhaustive search, we finally have our DCU Clayface in @tomrhysharries. – James Gunn"

Los Angeles, June 17

Welsh actor Tom Rhys Harries has been chosen to play the lead role in for DC's upcoming film Clayface, Variety reported.

The announcement was made by DC Studios head James Gunn, who shared the update on social media.

"After a long and incredibly exhaustive search, we finally have our DCU Clayface in @tomrhysharries. Both Matt Reeves and I were just blown away by this guy, and can't wait for you to see this film, directed by James Watkins and written by Mike Flanagan," Gunn wrote on Instagram.

As per Variety, the story will focus more on horror and drama. It follows a struggling actor who drinks a strange substance hoping to improve his career, but it changes his body into living clay. The movie has been described as a horror film rather than a traditional comic book action story.

The script has been written by Mike Flanagan, known for The Fall of the House of Usher, and it will be directed by James Watkins, who made Eden Lake. Matt Reeves, who directed The Batman, is on board as a producer.

Tom Rhys Harries may not be a familiar name to many, but he has worked in several important projects. The actor has appeared in the Apple TV series Suspicion with Uma Thurman, the action film Kandahar with Gerard Butler, Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen, and The Return alongside Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche.

Production on Clayface is set to begin in fall 2025, and the film is expected to release in theatres on September 11, 2026, reported Variety.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Interesting choice! I love that DC is going for horror elements instead of typical superhero action. Flanagan's writing is brilliant - his Haunting series was superb. Hope this brings something fresh to DCU! 🤞
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Priya M.
Never heard of this actor before but James Gunn has a good eye for talent. The horror angle sounds intriguing - reminds me of those old Ramsay brothers films we grew up watching! Hope they do justice to Clayface's tragic backstory.
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Arjun S.
September 2026 is too long to wait yaar! DC needs to speed up their releases. But the team looks solid - Flanagan + Watkins is a dream combo for horror. Just hope they don't make it too Western and keep some universal emotional appeal.
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Shreya V.
The plot sounds similar to that old Kamal Haasan movie where he transforms... but with clay instead! 😄 Excited to see how they adapt this lesser-known DC villain. Hope it gets a proper release in India - we miss so many good horror films here.
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Vikram J.
Not sure about this casting. DC should focus on established stars for their universe. After so many flops, they can't afford experiments. The horror angle is good but needs big names to draw audiences.
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Neha P.
The concept reminds me of our shape-shifting rakshasas from mythology! 😊 Hope they explore the psychological aspects well. Mike Flanagan is perfect for this - his character work in Midnight Mass was brilliant. Fingers crossed!

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