Naomi Ackie Eyed for DCU's Clayface Horror Film

Naomi Ackie, known for her roles in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and Mickey 17, is currently in early discussions to join the DC Universe's upcoming Clayface film. The project will be directed by James Watkins (Speak No Evil), with horror maestro Mike Flanagan (The Haunting of Hill House) handling screenplay duties.

A Rising Star Meets a Horrific Fate

The film follows a promising actor whose face becomes disfigured after a brutal encounter with gangsters. Desperate to regain his former life, he turns to a dubious scientist—reportedly described as an "Elizabeth Holmes-style" character—whose experimental treatment has monstrous consequences.

Ackie emerged as the frontrunner during recent script readings, though her potential role remains unconfirmed. Meanwhile, Welsh actor Tom Rhys Harries (White Gold) has already been cast as the titular Clayface.

A Modern Take on Classic Body Horror

Inspired by David Cronenberg's The Fly, the project blends psychological terror with grotesque physical transformations. The Batman's Matt Reeves is producing alongside Lynn Harris and DC Studios co-heads James Gunn and Peter Safran.

Slated for release on September 11, 2026, the film promises to deliver visceral horror while expanding the DC Universe's darker mythos. With Flanagan's signature atmospheric storytelling and Watkins' penchant for psychological tension, Clayface could redefine superhero horror.

As casting continues, speculation grows about who might join Ackie and Harries in this bold reimagining of one of Batman's most tragic villains.