James Gunn Confirms 1 Upcoming DC Universe Project Is R-Rated (As It Should Be)

James Gunn Reveals First R-Rated Film in the DCU

DC Studios is heading into horror territory with one of its upcoming movies, and it’s not holding back. The film, Clayface, is being made as a body horror movie and is expected to carry an R rating. James Gunn, co-head of DC Studios, confirmed this during a recent episode of the DC Studios Showcase podcast.... The post James Gunn Reveals First R-Rated Film in the DCU appeared first on Comic Basics.

Gunn Talks "Clayface" Rating, Script Changes

DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has cleared up reports about the “Clayface” film, specifically in regards to Mike Flanagan’s script, which got the project going in the first place. Flanagan penned the film, which is said to be heavily inspired by the “Batman: The Animated Series” two-part episode ‘Feat of Clay’ that introduced the character. Following that script getting the project the green light, Flanagan’s commitments to the “Carrie” series rem…

James Gunn Explains His Social Media Activity and Why He Still Shoots Down DC Rumors — GeekTyrant

DC Studios co-head James Gunn seems to spend a lot of time on social media engaging with fans online, but he admits that his approach to debunking rumors has changed, mostly because it's become a tiresome game of whack-a-mole.Gunn told Entertainment Weekly:“There are a couple of people, specifically, who have pretty large followings who just consistently put out false stories, just one after the other after the other, 95 percent of the time. “Ma…

James Gunn Confirms 1 Upcoming DC Universe Project Is R-Rated (As It Should Be)

As the DC Universe gets underway, the franchise is going to be offering a variety of films for audiences, including at least one that’s R-rated. During an appearance on the podcast DC Studios Showcase, DC Studios co-head James Gunn was asked about the Clayface movie, which is set to come out in 2026. After detailing the project’s origins (the film wasn’t on the DCU’s radar until Mike Flanagan came in with a great pitch), Gunn confirmed that the …

‘Clayface' Will Be Rated R, $40M Budget — World of Reel

Earlier in the week, Tom Rhys Harries nabbed the titular lead role in DC Studios’ “Clayface.” The studio chose the rising Welsh actor over the likes of Jack O’Connell and George MacKay. “Clayface” recently went through a complete script overhaul. Reportedly, Mike Flanagan submitted a draft, but it was still in early form, as his focus has now shifted to his “Carrie” series for Prime Video. Hossein Amini (“Drive”) was brought on to rewrite the sc…

"We Needed DCU Content": James Gunn Explains Why CLAYFACE Was Added To DC Studios' "Gods And Monsters" Slate

DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has said that Clayface was added to the DCU's "Gods and Monsters" slate because the franchise needed "content," and explains why it's not an Elseworlds title. Check it out...