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James Gunn is moving ahead with the new DCU along with the DC Elseworlds, which includes projects like theJokersequel andThe Batman 2.The films are under development and are set to release in 2024 and 2025, respectively. And fans are excited for Robert Pattinson’s return as the Dark Knight in the sequel to the 2022 Matt Reeves film. Earlier reports have claimed that Barry Keoghan’s Joker could have a more potential arc in the sequel putting him against the superhero.
And there might be a possibility he could have someone else by his side. Deadline has recently reported that DC villain Clayface could also have a potential role in theBatmansequel featuring Robert Pattinson.
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Clayface May Reportedly Appear inThe Batman 2
According to Deadline,Mike Flanaganpitched an idea about a live-action film following the DC supervillain Clayface. The reports claimed that theDoctor Sleepdirector approached James Gunn and Peter Safran, but they did not mean for the movie or the character to exist in DC Elseworlds.
Other sources also claimed that Clayface could have a significant role inThe Batman 2, but nothing is confirmed yet, as the script is constantly changing. While nothing has been said about a live-actionClayfacefilm, it is believed that the film and the character could probably set a connection between DCU and DC Elseworlds.
Flanagan has had aClayfacemovie on his wishlist for a while. Earlier in 2021, he shared a tweet, saying that he has always wanted to do aSupermanfilm, but he would also love to work on a standaloneClayfacemovie. And seems like it could finally happen in James Gunn’s first chapter of the DCU, Gods, and Monsters.
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Who is the Shapeshifting Villain, Clayface?
Introduced inDetective Comics #40in 1940, Clayface was an identity adapted by a B-list actor based on a character he portrayed in a horror film and became a frequent adversary of Batman. He has a body that seems to be made out of clay and has shape-shifting abilities.
The identity is also adapted by several other DC supervillains. Clayface has made numerous appearances over the years from comic books to video games. And multiple actors have already donned the character on the screen, including Kirk Baltz portrayed the DC villain inBirds of Prey,and Brian McManamon inGotham.
He has been one of Batman’s prominent foes and is also among those who are yet to make a live-action incarnation in aBatmanfilm. Matt Reeves’The Batman 2could finally introduce the live-action Clayface alongside Robert Pattinson’s Batman.
However, the script is constantly changing, and nothing can be confirmed until the studio’s official confirmation. Filming forThe Batmansequel is expected to start in November this year.
The Batman 2will release on June 04, 2025.
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Source:Deadline
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
