Daniel Radcliffe Set to Transform into Clayface in Upcoming DCU Movie!

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Summary

  • Director James Watkins was tapped for the Clayface movie from Mike Flanagan’s script after the project was greenlit for Fall 2026 release.
  • Rumor suggests former Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe is eyed for the Clayface role.
  • Radcliffe’s casting may attract fans to the unfamiliar Batman villain concept, adding depth to the tragic character Clayface.

The DC Universe movie starring Clayface is progressing swiftly, as director James Watkins has been selected to lead the project, with a script penned by Mike Flanagan. Recently, there’s been talk that a past Harry Potter actor might be considered for the role of the main antagonist, Clayface.

In 2023, director Flanagan proposed a Clayface movie to James Gunn and Peter Safran at DC Studios. However, it wasn’t until December 2024 that Gunn confirmed the project was approved by DC Studios for a Fall 2026 release in cinemas. Despite Flanagan being an excellent choice due to his impressive work on horror series like The Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass, his involvement with another Universal project called The Exorcist meant he couldn’t direct the Clayface movie. After a long search, DC Studios selected horror filmmaker Watkins to take over as director for the Clayface film script. Recently, there have been whispers that the movie might bring Watkins together with a former Harry Potter star.

According to Jeff Sneider on The InSneider, Daniel Radcliffe, famously known for his role in Harry Potter, is being looked at alongside another actor for the part of Basil Karlo/Clayface. Previously, Radcliffe and this unnamed second actor collaborated on The Woman in Black, a movie adaptation of Susan Hill’s gothic supernatural horror novel.

The overall reaction to the Clayface casting rumor has been largely favorable, but some fans remain uncertain. This is because the Clayface movie has been billed as a horror tragedy about a struggling B-list actor who transforms himself with a substance to stay relevant, which could suggest that the Basil Karlo character might be portrayed as an older individual. However, while Daniel Radcliffe may no longer be the young boy he was during his Harry Potter days, it’s rare for him to be described as “old.” Nevertheless, fans farben_blas and BROnik99 propose that Radcliffe could be a suitable choice if Clayface explores the story of an actor who became famous for one role but struggled to shake off its influence. Given that Radcliffe has intentionally sought roles different from Harry Potter since finishing that series, his casting might resonate with this narrative.

As a movie enthusiast who’s just back from watching the latest DCU flick, let me share my thoughts. The inclusion of Daniel Radcliffe in the cast could be a game-changer for this universe. You see, being deeply rooted in the magical world of Harry Potter, Radcliffe brings an immense fan base along with him. This could prove instrumental in attracting Harry Potter fans to witness the portrayal of the iconic Batman villain, Clayface, if our beloved Boy Wizard takes on this role.

Now, I’m not saying that casting Radcliffe is a decision without controversy. Some comic book aficionados argue that choosing Clayface for one of DCU’s inaugural feature films might be a bit risky, given his relatively low recognition among general audiences. However, let’s not forget that Radcliffe has already demonstrated remarkable acting prowess in projects like Weird: The Al Yankovic Story. This undeniably positions him as the right man to breathe life into the complex and tragic character of Clayface.

Clayface is scheduled to be released in theaters on September 11, 2026.

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2025-02-26 21:24