Clayface: George MacKay, Jack O’Connell & more on shortlist for DC movie

We may soon learn who DC Studios has chosen to play Clayface. In THR’s Heat Vision newsletter, a little tidbit confirmed that George MacKay (1917), Tom Blyth (The Hunger Games; The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes), Jack O’Connell (Sinners), and Leo Woodall (The White Lotus) have each read for the leading role in Clayface.

However, one of those names may already be out, as a source told THR that “the four have now become three,” but didn’t specify which actor.

Hossein Amini (Drive) was brought onboard last month to rewrite Mike Flanagan’s script. James Watkins (Speak No Evil) will direct the Clayface movie, which will be produced by Matt Reeves and Lynn Harris.

Earlier this year, DC Studios co-head James Gunn explained that he never intended on making a Clayface movie in the DC Universe, but Flanagan’s script was just too good to ignore. “I didn’t plan on making a Clayface movie. Mike came in. He pitched this wonderful idea. I was like, ‘Damn, I can’t believe you got me to want to make a Clayface movie,’” Gunn said. “But he’s got to write the script and who knows how that’s going to work. He goes and he writes the script. First draft is great. Second draft is even better. And then I’m like, ‘Let’s do it.’ So we found a place for it because if there’s quality stuff, we can find a way to work it in.” While bringing in another writer to rewrite a script you loved so much may seem strange, Flanagan is a busy dude and may not have the time to devote to the project. He’s currently developing a TV series based on Stephen King’s Carrie for Amazon MGM as well as working on a brand-new Exorcist movie.

Although the animated Creature Commandos series gave us our first little taste of the DCU, our first real look at the new franchise will arrive next month with Superman. The film, written and directed by James Gunn, stars David Corenswet (Pearl) as Clark Kent/Superman and is slated to hit theaters on July 11. Next up will be Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, which will debut on June 26, 2026. As for Clayface, the studio has already given the film a September 11, 2026 release.

Could you see George MacKay, Tom Blyth, Jack O’Connell, or Leo Woodall as Clayface? Remember, one of those guys is already out of the picture.

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