Clayface: Tom Rhys Harries disfigured on the first images of the horrible film DCU

The film ClayWaiting impatient by DC fans, has officially started its productionAnd the first images of the shooting offer an overview of Tom Rhys Harries in the role of Matt Hagen. The streets of Liverpool, transformed into gotham For the needs of the filming, it made it possible to capture the actor in a particularly damaged state. These shots seem to illustrate the moments that precede the terrifying transformation of Hagen into clay (Gueule d’Argile), one of Batman’s most grotesque and tragic enemies.

A dip in the horror body signed James Watkins and Mike Flanagan

This new dark voice in the DCU, supervised by James Gunn and Peter Safran, is made by James Watkins (The lady in black), with a scenario co-scored by Mike Flanagan (The pursuit of Hill House) and Hossein Amini (Guide). Tom Rhys Harries’ announcement in the role of Clayface he had aroused some enthusiasmEspecially by James Gunn.

It is a perfect casting,

James Gunn said, underlining the importance of this choice.

?? Ground aención !! ???
Nuevas Imágenes of the El Rodaje de #Clayface Ahora stubbing ver to eleco en el set, between Ellos el máximo protagonist, Tom Rhys Harries, here will interpret to “Matt” Hagen Luciendo Completege Desfigurado a su Rostro. pic.twitter.com/4gbby0rfy2

– DC Geek House (@Universecomic) August 31, 2025

Tom Rhys Harries embodies Matt Hagen, a promising actor whose career is broken when His face is disfigured by a gangster. In the desperate attempt to find a remedy, he turns to a controversial scientist for an experimental treatment that offers him false hopes, before sinking into a deeper darkness. The official synopsis describes Clay AS A horrible tragedyWith an actor who engaged in science to restore his face and who turns into a monstrous creature. James Gunn promised that this film would have clearly distinguished himself from the other titles of the DCU.

A promising cast and a release date scheduled for Clayface

In addition to Tom Rhys Harries, the casting includes Naomi Ackie In the role of Caitlin BatesEddie Marsan As a manager of Hagenand Max Minghella who plays John, Caitlin’s boyfriend e Secondary antagonist of the film. The production is provided by James Gunn, Peter Safran, Matt Reeves and Lynn Harris, with Chantal Nong as an executive producer.

According to the information available, the release of Clay It is expected for 11 September 2026 in the United States. The wait is fantastic, because the first visual elements suggest a dark atmosphere and a profound exploration of the transformation and monstrosity worthy of a horror body! All in line with the darkest comics of Batman.

What does this film have for us in store? A faithful and surprising adaptation of this complex character, or a new bold interpretation ? And above all, will Batman appear?

Source: Cine Serie

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