The teaser trailer for Clayface was revealed early Tuesday. This marks a significant development for the upcoming body horror film from DC Studios.
Clayface tells the story of Matt Hagen, an actor whose face is disfigured by a gangster. In his desperation, Hagen turns to a scientist who transforms his body into clay.
The film is directed by James Watkins, with a screenplay penned by Mike Flanagan and Hossein Amini. It is rated R, promising unsettling and gross content.
As of midday, Clayface is set to be released on October 23, 2026. The project was initially not planned by DC Studios until Flanagan submitted his script.
Peter Safran stated that Clayface’s story is compelling and terrifying. “It might not be as widely known as The Penguin or The Joker,” he said, “but we really feel that his story is equally resonant.”
The teaser showcases Matt Hagen’s eerie look and hints at various unsettling transformations. Viewers can expect rapid teases of different molds of his face.
James Gunn remarked that the studio “had no plans [to make] a Clayface movie,” but praised Flanagan’s script as one of the best they’ve read.
“The film will feel ‘totally real’ and will be ‘true and psychological and body horror and gross,’” Gunn added.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding specific plot elements revealed in the teaser. Fans are eager for more information as the release date approaches.