Tom Rhys Harries jokes about Clayface destroying Batman, Superman and the entire DCU

DC Universe ideas: Tom Rhys Harries proposes a total battle with Batman and Superman

DC Studios is expanding the boundaries of the superhero genre by exploring the body horror subgenre, an unexpected direction realized in the upcoming Clayface film. This approach signals a tonal shift in the studio’s portfolio, moving beyond traditional action film formulas. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, actor Tom Rhys Harries and his co-star Naomi Ackie were asked which aspects of the DC Universe they would like to see explored. Ackie praised The Penguin, describing it as a remarkable production. Harries supported this view before entering a dark humor school, imagining what Matt Hagen, known as Clayface, could do within the DC Universe. The actor explained that his desire is for the character to self-realize before beginning a campaign of destruction. I want Matt’s Clayface to truly self-realize and then tear through every character in the DC canon. I just want to destroy everyone.

The Penguin, Hal Jordan, Batman, Superman, you’re all next, Harries declared, prompting Ackie’s laughter as she appreciated the comic image of the character battling other figures from the universe. So far, DC Studios has not officially announced any such collaboration or crossover. Details about the Clayface production reveal a horror vision The film, directed by James Watkins, focuses on a Batman villain. The narrative follows Matt Hagen, a former Gotham street kid who climbs the social ladder to Hollywood stardom. After a local crime boss orchestrates his disfigurement, Hagen seeks an experimental treatment to restore his appearance. However, the procedure affects his connection to reality and pushes him onto a destructive path of revenge. In the lead role, Tom Rhys Harries portrays the title character, while Naomi Ackie plays Dr. Caitlyn Corr. Max Minghella is in the role of John Borrelli.

The Penguin, Hal Jordan, Batman, Superman, you’re all next, Harries declared

Other cast members, including Eddie Marsan, David Dencik, Nancy Carroll, Joshua James, Francesca Corney, Ruby Sear and Wil Coban, appear in undisclosed roles. The production budget for this horror film has been reported at 30 million dollars. The screenplay was written by Mike Flanagan and Hossein Amini, and the production team includes Matt Reeves, Lynn Harris, James Gunn and Peter Safran. Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, the R-rated film will arrive in theaters on October 23. This news was initially reported on SuperHeroHype.com, and the article about Tom Rhys Harries’ brutal plan for Batman, Superman and the entire DCU first appeared on ComingSoon.net.