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James Gunn Confirms When Clayface Is Set in the DC Universe Timeline, as Fans Wonder Whether Batman Will Turn Up
James Gunn says the film is the first DC Universe movie released out of chronological order and leans into body horror, with the teaser drawing more than 3 million views.
- DC Studios released the teaser trailer for Clayface this week, a body horror film directed by James Watkins and starring Welsh actor Tom Rhys Harries as the Gotham City villain whose face is disfigured by a gangster.
- Scheduled for October 22, the film is billed as "one man's horrifying descent from rising Hollywood star to revenge-filled monster in a story that explores the loss of one." It explores identity, corrosive love, and scientific ambition.
- James Gunn confirmed Clayface takes place before Superman, making it "the first DCU film out of chronological order." Gunn emphasized the project is a standalone horror film, not a hybrid superhero entry.
- More than three million views in one day on YouTube signal strong audience interest, with fans praising DC for "finally showcasing a Batman villain that isn't the Joker." The teaser demonstrates studio willingness to experiment with genre-specific storytelling.
- The trailer release coincides with lingering criticism over Warner Bros' 2022 cancellation of Batgirl for tax write-offs. While Batgirl remains shelved, Clayface signals DC Studios' commitment to genre diversity within its expanding universe.
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