Flanagan reveals 'Batman: The Animated Series' influence on the 'Clayface' film design
Mike Flanagan's Clayface script, initially penned for a movie adaptation, is set to become a reality, with only minor adjustments according to James Gunn, co-CEO of DC Studios. The film, due for release on September 11, 2026, is part of the DC Universe's Chapter One: Gods and Monsters saga.
The script, which remains largely intact, draws direct inspiration from "Feat of Clay," a two-part episode from the beloved animated series, Batman: The Animated Series. Flanagan, who is no longer directing the film, has praised this episode highly, describing it as the world he wanted to live in for his script.
The upcoming Clayface movie promises a horror-themed, tragic portrayal of the villain, aligning with Flanagan’s usual tone and the episode’s influence. Fans of the animated series can look forward to a continuation and expansion of the "Feat of Clay" storyline that they have long admired.
Meanwhile, in the world of television, the fourth season premiere of Resident Alien is this Friday, and a new poster for Fantastic Four: First Steps has been released. In the film sphere, updates on the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases are forthcoming.
Elsewhere, Please Don't Feed the Children, directed by Destry Allyn Spielberg, will premiere on Tubi on June 27. The story takes place in a not-so-distant future where a virus affects adults, and a group of orphans flee in search of a new life.
In other news, Mike Flanagan is committed to delivering his planned TV series adaptation of Stephen King's The Dark Tower. He likened the project to "building an oil tanker," indicating its size and complexity. Flanagan is, however, uncertain about what changes will be made in the Clayface movie, having stepped away from the director's chair.
Lastly, a clip from Predator: Killer of Killers shows the Predator going after a ninja, and the trailer for Hi-Five reveals that following organ transplants from the same donor, five otherwise unrelated people inherit superpowers. These exciting developments promise an action-packed summer for movie and TV enthusiasts alike.
- Gizmodo might write about the upcoming Clayface movie, as it is set to delve into a horror-themed, tragic portrayal of the villain, following Mike Flanagan's script initially penned for a movie adaptation.
- Io9 could discuss the future of entertainment, including the upcoming Clayface movie, which is part of the DC Universe's Chapter One: Gods and Monsters saga, and the TV series adaptation of Stephen King's The Dark Tower, slated for delivery by Mike Flanagan.
- In the realm of movies-and-tv news, fans of comics and animation should keep an eye on Gizmodo and Io9 for updates on the DC Universe's Clayface movie, inspired by the classic "Feat of Clay" episode from Batman: The Animated Series, as well as the upcoming Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases.
