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Max Minghella In Talks To Join DC Studios’ ‘Clayface’
UNITED KINGDOM, AUG 11 – Max Minghella is negotiating to join the cast of Clayface, set for release in 2026 as part of DC Studios' expanding superhero film lineup.
- DC Studios is producing a horror-tinged Clayface movie directed by James Watkins, set to release on September 11, 2026, with filming in the UK this fall.
- The project developed from rumors dating back to 2023 and features a script initially written by Mike Flanagan, who stepped away due to other commitments.
- The story reimagines Batman villain Clayface as an ascending actor disfigured by a gangster who seeks help from a controversial scientist, embracing body horror influences like The Fly.
- Max Minghella, Emmy-nominated for Handmaid's Tale, is in final talks to join as John, a police detective involved with the scientist; the film targets a mid-$40 million budget.
- This Clayface film aims to stand apart within the DC Universe by focusing on horror and identity themes rather than crossovers, potentially offering a unique villain origin story.
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