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Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Clayface writer reveals he was inspired by one of DC's most iconic animated series: "That two-parter knocked me out"
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Horror writer and director Mike Flanagan just revealed some exciting details about his vision for DC Studios' upcoming Clayface movie. Although his script is being rewritten and the project is out of his hands, Flanagan got fans excited by revealing his main influence while writing – the two-part episode Feat of Clay from the beloved animated show Batman: The Animated Series. "Of course it was. I mean that is the perfect [story]," Flanagan told ComicBook when asked about his inspirations. "Feat of Clay, Ron Perlman, to me, that's it. That two-parter knocked me out. The short answer is that is absolutely what inspired my script. That is the world I wanted to live in. Batman: The Animated Series when I was growing up was my Batman. As much as [Michael] Keaton was my Batman, The Animated Series really was my Batman." Feat of Clay is a two-part story included in season 1 of Batman: The Animated Series (episodes 4 and 5) in 1992, and follows the origins of Clayface. First featured in the DC comics in June 1940, the story follows actor Matt Hagen as he turns to a life of crime after suffering a tragic accident and taking on the personality of one of his horror roles through an experiment. He is made from a strange, clay-like substance. Best known for his work in hit series like The Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass, Flanagan's version of Clayface was said to be leaning more into the character's horror aspects, but it's hard to say at this point how much of that will remain. "I don't know what they're doing with Clayface," he clarified. "I'm not directing it, and that filmmaker will need to make it their own," Flanagan continued, "I know that they're doing work on the script. I'm off doing other things now, I really hope it remains true to the spirit of what I wanted it to be. But it's not my movie, so I'll be in the audience with you, anxious to see how it comes out." Last month, DC Studios announced that Drive screenwriter Hossein Amini would be rewriting Flanagan's script, which came as a shock since fans were excited to have horror legend Flanagan writing the script after he pitched the idea via Twitter way back in 2023. The film is still scheduled to begin production in October in the UK. Clayface is set to be released on September 11, 2026, as part of DCU Chapter One: Gods and Monsters. For more, see our guide on how to watch DC movies in order, or keep up with upcoming DC movies and shows.
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Clayface: Mike Flanagan Reveals Inspiration Behind DCU Movie
Mike Flanagan has opened up about the upcoming DC Universe movie that he worked on, revealing the Batman: The Animated Series episode that served as a big inspiration. Speaking to ComicBook in a recent interview, Flanagan revealed that the two-part episode 'Feat of Clay' from the 1990s animated series was what initially drew him to the character. 'Of course it was. I mean that is the perfect [story],' said Flanagan of the episodes. ''Feat of Clay,' Ron Perlman, to me, that's it. That two-parter knocked me out. The short answer is that is absolutely what inspired my script. That is the world I wanted to live in. Batman: The Animated Series when I was growing up was my Batman. As much as [Michael] Keaton was my Batman, The Animated Series really was my Batman.' The two-part episode details the origins of Matt Hagen, a.k.a. Clayface. In the episodes, after Hagen, a successful actor, is injured in a car crash, a businessman named Ronald Daggett offers him a mysterious substance to take that allows him to transform into anyone he wants. Hagen soon becomes addicted to it and begins working under Daggett to get more. Despite being inspired by the episode, the status of Flanagan's vision for Clayface remains mostly unknown. The Life of Chuck writer/director originally pitched the movie to James Gunn, who praised the script. However, earlier this month, reports surfaced that Hossein Amini (Drive) was hired to rewrite Flanagan's script. It's unclear how much is changing, but Flanagan hopes that the movie remains true to his original ideas. 'I don't know what they're doing with Clayface. I'm not directing it, and that filmmaker will need to make it their own,' Flanagan said. 'I know that they're doing work on the script. I'm off doing other things now, I really hope it remains true to the spirit of what I wanted it to be. But it's not my movie, so I'll be in the audience with you, anxious to see how it comes out.' Currently, not a whole lot about the movie is known, but the list of directors being looked at does corroborate reports that the film will be a horror-thriller of sorts. On Threads, James Gunn called Clayface a 'DCU story,' meaning that it will be set within the continuity of Gunn and Peter Safran's new shared DC Universe that recently kicked off with the animated Creature Commandos series. Clayface is expected to go into production this coming October, though no casting has yet been announced. The movie currently has a September 11, 2026, release date from Warner Bros. Pictures. (Source: ComicBook) Originally reported by Anthony Nash on SuperHeroHype. The post Clayface: Mike Flanagan Reveals Inspiration Behind DCU Movie appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
Gizmodo
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
Mike Flanagan Teases the ‘Batman: The Animated Series' Inspiration Behind the ‘Clayface' Movie
It's predators vs. ninjas in another brutal new Predator: Killer of Killers clip. Get a tiny look at Stranger Things season 5. Plus, the Fantastic Four ride out in another First Steps poster. To me, my spoilers! Clayface During a recent interview with Comic Book, Mike Flanagan revealed his Clayface script was 'absolutely' inspired by the Batman: The Animated Series two-part episode, 'Feat of Clay', while also clarifying that he's uncertain what will change now that the film is undergoing re-writes. I mean that is the perfect [story]. 'Feat of Clay,' Ron Perlman, to me, that's it. That two-parter knocked me out. The short answer is that is absolutely what inspired my script. That is the world I wanted to live in. I don't know what they're doing with Clayface. I'm not directing it, and that filmmaker will need to make it their own. I know that they're doing work on the script. I'm off doing other things now. I really hope it remains true to the spirit of what I wanted it to be. But it's not my movie, so I'll be in the audience with you, anxious to see how it comes out. Please Don't Feed the Children According to Fangoria, Destry Allyn Spielberg's (daughter of Steven Spielberg) debut feature Please Don't Feed the Children will premiere this June 27 on Tubi. Starring Michelle Dockery and Giancarlo Esposito, the story' takes place in a not-so-distant future where society contends with a pervasive virus that afflicts the entire adult population. After the deadly viral outbreak, a group of orphans flee in search of a new life, only to be taken hostage by a woman hiding a sinister secret.' Fantastic Four: First Steps Marvel has released a new poster for Fantastic Four: First Steps. Predator: Killer of Killers This time, the Predator goes after a ninja in another clip from Killer of Killers. Hell House LLC: Lineage A spooky new teaser for Hell House LLC: Lineage showcases the strange goings-on at the Abaddon Hotel. Hi-Five Following organ transplants from the same donor, five otherwise unrelated people inherit superpowers in the trailer for Hi-Five. The Dark Tower Mike Flanagan also provided Comic Book with an update on his planned TV series adaptation of Stephen King's The Dark Tower. It's not that I've put it down. It's just that the thing is so big, it's like building an oil tanker. We've been moving it forward this whole time. It's just, that's how big it is. It's constantly in the works, and you better believe as often as you guys may want to ask about it, Stephen King is asking me about it more, and I'm not gonna let him down. Stranger Things Bloody-Disgusting also has new images from the final season of Stranger Things. Click through to see the rest. Resident Alien Finally, Harry recaps the first three seasons of Resident Alien ahead of the fourth season premiere this Friday.
