Clayface Movie Begins Filming: First Set Photos Revealed
The upcoming Batman spinoff film has officially begun filming as new set photos have arrived from the latest DC Universe production. As the DCU’s Chapter 1: “Gods and Monsters” has released several projects already, DC Studios is now working on one of their next theatrical films for 2026.
Set to release on September 11, 2026, Clayface will be the first Batman project from James Gunn’s main continuity, telling the story of one of Bruce Wayne’s monstrous villains who is now getting his live-action debut on the big screen. James Watkins is directing the film based on a script from Mike Flanagan.
Clayface has finally started principal photography in Liverpool, UK, as Just Jared has released several close set photos from production, giving a first proper look at Tom Rhys Harries as the titular character in the DC Studios film. While there have been reports that he is playing the Matt Hagen version, DC Studios hasn’t confirmed that yet.
The set photos from Just Jared feature Harries walking around in a blue hoodie, next to an actor who is wearing the same clothing. While the outlet is identifying Harries’ co-star as Eddie Marsan, DC Studios has yet to confirm his involvement.
Daily Mail also got images of the lead actor that show the character all bruised up and covered in blood. The photos also show the production shooting a scene where a patient – possibly Harry’s character – is being rushed to the hospital.
What The Clayface Movie Set Photos Reveal
Ricky September (Tom Rhys Harries) in Doctor Who season 14 episode 5Image via Disney+
Based on the first batch of set photos, it definitely seems as if they are shooting the character’s origin story for the Clayface movie, setting him up to become the titular Batman villain. Whatever it is that causes the accident is likely going to be filmed in studio.
Just Jared’s set photos may have also given a first look at who Harries’ character will shapeshift into after he gets his powers. As he and Marsan – if that truly is him – are wearing the exact same clothes, it wouldn’t be shocking at all if this is from a scene where Harries uses his abilities in the story.
Our Take On The Clayface Movie Set Photos
Clayface shapeshifts in Batman One Bad Day variant cover by Brian Bolland
What is also a key takeaway from the Clayface set photos is the inclusion of Jitters Coffee, and the logos used for Gotham City PD and Gotham City News 1. Given the designs, this confirms once again that The Batman universe from Matt Reeves, featuring Robert Pattinson as the Dark Knight, will remain separate from DC Studios’ main continuity.
While this is early in the process, it’s exciting to see another DCU project filming, as this will be one of DC Studios’ most unique ones, given that it will be a R-rated horror film based on a Batman villain. Hopefully, as Clayface continues principal photography, more clues about the story will emerge sooner rather than later.
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