These four actors would have tested the title role in the film DCU by James Watkins
Four actors would now be in the running to play the title role (Basil Karlo, probably) Don’t talk about evil Solo by director James Watkins Clay Film for DC Studios.
According to MTTSH, George Mackay (1917, the beast), Tom Blythe (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes), Jack O’Connell (Sinners, played) and Leo Woodall (One day the white lotus) are all tests for the room, with “one of them that should land it”.
We will have to treat this as a rumor at the moment, but if there is something, expect exchanges to confirm soon.
Watkins would have won the concert after in-depth research and met the CO-PDG of DC James Gunn in February for a final presentation before being officially offered the project.
“Sources say that the film is budgeted at 40 million dollars and is a Hollywood horror tale focused on a B-Film actor which is injecting a substance to keep relevant, only to discover that it can reshape its face and its shape, becoming a piece of clay.”
Gunn will produce alongside Peter Dafran and Batman Director Matt Reeves, with Lynn Harris and Chantal Nong as executive producers.
Mike Flanagan wrote the script, but would not have been available to lead because of his commitments to a Carrie Television and new series Exorcist movie. The project received an official release date of September 11, 2026.
Based on the previous comments of Gunn, the film will take place in the DCU, as opposed to the “Batverse” of Reeves.
“Exciting news from [DC] Studios today as [Clayface]A story of a script by Mike Flanagan, was officially lit by Green. Clayface will be presented in 2026. “
Safran shared some new details on the Flanagan script, noting that Clay will indeed be a full horror film in the same vein as David Cronenberg The fly, And more recently, we have learned that the film will also take more than a little inspiration for the success of the horror of the body of Coralie Fargeat, The substance.
“Clayface, you see, is a story of Hollywood horror, according to our sources, using the most popular embodiment of the villain – a B -Film actor who injects with a substance to keep relevant only to discover that he can reshape his face and his shape, becoming a piece of Clay’s walking.”.
Clay Looking for turning in a variety of places, including Vancouver, Toronto and New Jersey or Atlanta.
What do you do with this rumor? Which of these four actors would you like to see Clayface play the most? Place us a comment below.
George Mackay, Tom Blythe, Jack O’Connell and Leo Woodall all test the role of Clayface in the DCU. One of them should land it. Who is your choice? pic.twitter.com/e3rk70wvcb
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