While the DCEU (which is streaming with a Max subscription) ended with Aquaman 2, co-CEO James Gunn is forming a brand new DC Universe. One of the many upcoming DC movies is the Clayface flick, which James Watkins is expected to direct.

James Gunn debunked a Clayface movie casting rumor, but another possible contender for the role of the Batman villain has allegedly emerged.

Safran has characterized the “Clayface” movie as a “body horror film.” Gunn previously said DC Studios hopes the movie “works as a pure horror movie for somebody who doesn’t care at all about DC.” Warner Bros. has dated “Clayface” for release on Sept. 11, 2026.

With Clayface joining the new DCU, James Gunn is tackling the latest casting rumors. On Thursday, the DC Studios boss took to Threads to shoot down reports that Daniel Radcliffe would take the lead as the titular supervillain in the upcoming Mike Flanagan-written,

Could Daniel Radcliffe join the DC Universe as Clayface? Unfortunately, James Gunn has put an end to those rumors. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

James Gunn took to social media to shoot down a wild rumor that Daniel Radcliffe is officially joining the DCU as a famed Batman villain.

James Gunn offers a definitive response to the rumors that Daniel Radcliffe has been cast in a DC Universe movie that was recently confirmed.

James Gunn has shut down casting rumors yet again after it emerged that Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe was being considered to play Batman villain Clayface. In fact, the DC Studios head has confirmed they haven't even begun casting the movie yet.