Apparently, the standalone Clayface movie pitched to Warner Bros./DC Studios by Mike Flannigan (DOCTOR SLEEP) has gotten the greenlight, according to all the trades. What makes this even more interesting is that Matt Reeves and Lynn Harris are producing via their 6th & Idaho Productions. (This info is being reported by all the trades, FYI.)
Hmm…
Flannigan has described his take as a “horror/thriller/tragedy” and that the character won’t necessarily be a villain. Flannigan is also quite busy (he’s doing a reboot of THE EXORCIST for Universal amongst other stuff) and not available to direct, so the search is on for a director.
Back to Matt Reeves…
With Reeves and his company producing, it could mean that it will be part of THE BATMAN EPIC CRIME SAGA. On the other hand, maybe MR will be a producer on everything “Batman” at Warner Bros./DC Films (like BATMAN: CAPED CRUSADER and the upcoming animated DYNAMIC DUO film). Just guessing here, but unless this Clayface is a DCU project or an ELSEWORLDS film, I don’t think this is the shapeshifting blob found in the comics. Certainly, if it’s part of the BCS, it’ll be more like the original, mask-wearing Basil Karlo version of the character.
— Bill "Jett" Ramey (@BATMANONFILM) October 18, 2022
I’ve just recorded a new BOF SOCIAL HOUR PODCAST on this topic, so depending on when you are reading this, make sure to check it out. Hell, depending on when you are reading this, it may already be up on BOF or found wherever you get your podcasts. – Bill “Jett” Ramey
UPDATE: And here’s the podcast!
