Clayface's First Live-Action Appearance Was In A Forgotten Batman TV Series
SlashFilm • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Warner Bros. and DC Studios are set to release "Clayface," an R-rated body horror film starring Tom Rhys Harries as Matt Hagen, marking the character's first live-action appearance in a theatrically-released DC Universe movie.
- Clayface previously appeared in live-action on TV in 2003's "Birds of Prey" series, where Kirk Baltz portrayed the villain, but the show was short-lived and received mixed reviews for its visual effects.
- The 2003 "Birds of Prey" series featured a version of Clayface involved in Gotham's criminal underworld, but it was canceled after one season and remains a lesser-known part of DC's on-screen history.
- Clayface is a well-regarded villain in DC's animated series and video games, but his live-action portrayals have yet to fully capture his potential, leaving room for the upcoming film to innovate.
- Directed by James Watkins and written by Mike Flanagan, "Clayface" is positioned to explore darker themes without typical constraints, with a release date scheduled for October 23, 2026.
