Naomi Ackie is being eyed to star within the Clayface film.
Clayface is a forthcoming DCU flick that’s being directed by James Watkins. Written by Mike Flanagan and Hossein Amini, the movie will star Tom Rhys Harries because the titular Batman villain. Whether or not or not Batman really exhibits up within the film stays to be seen.
In accordance with The Hollywood Reporter, Ackie is in “early talks” to star in Clayface. The article states, “Studying periods came about in England final week with Ackie rising as the selection. Formal negotiations are attributable to start this week, in line with a number of sources.”
It isn’t clear who Ackie is being eyed to play at the moment.
Ackie performed Bonnie in The Finish of the F***ing World and Alicia in Grasp of None. Her filmography contains 2016’s Girl Macbeth, 2019’s Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, 2022’s I Wanna Dance with Someone, 2024’s Blink Twice, 2025’s Mickey 17, and 2025’s Sorry, Babe. She’ll quickly be seen in The Thursday Homicide Membership, which arrives on Netflix subsequent month.
What else can we find out about Clayface?
The Hollywood Reporter’s article says of the film’s plot, “Clayface, which sources have stated could have a price range within the mid-$40 million vary, facilities on [an] ascending actor whose face is disfigured by a gangster. As a final resort, the actor turns to a fringe Elizabeth Holmes-style scientist for assist. At first, the experiment is a [success], however … nicely, it wouldn’t be a horror film if the story ended proper there, wouldn’t it?”
Manufacturing on Clayface is anticipated to start within the coming months. James Gunn, who’s producing the film, has beforehand stated the film might be rated R. Different producers embody Lynn Harris, Peter Safran, and Matt Reeves.
Clayface arrives in United States theaters on September 11, 2026, from Warner Bros. Photos and DC Studios.
Initially reported by Brandon Schreur at SuperHeroHype.