US EditionStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker's Naomi Ackie in Early Talks To Star in DCU Body Horror Movie Clayface
UK, JUL 22 – Naomi Ackie is the lead choice for the female role in the $40 million DC Studios horror thriller Clayface, focusing on a disfigured actor's desperate transformation.
- Deadline reports that Naomi Ackie emerged as the top choice for the female lead after reading sessions in England last week, with negotiations set to begin this week.
- Early in development, James Watkins was tapped to direct, with Matt Reeves, Peter Safran, and Lynn Harris producing, and Mike Flanagan writing the first draft.
- The Hollywood Reporter notes the film centers on an actor disfigured by a gangster seeking experimental help, targets around $40 million and echoes the structure of The Fly.
- The DC Studios co-head later described the film as a prime example of DC Studios' tonal range, and The Hollywood Reporter notes it’s set for September 11, 2026 ahead of Wonder Woman.
- DC Studios co-head James Gunn recently said the film will showcase that DC movies need not follow a set style or genre, emphasizing creative diversity.
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