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DC Studios Shows Clayface Trailer at CinemaCon in Las Vegas

DC Studios presented a trailer for the film Clayface at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. The film stars Tom Rhys Harries as Matt Hagen and is directed by James Watkins. It is scheduled for release in theaters on October 23.

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# DC Studios Shows Clayface Trailer at CinemaCon in Las Vegas DC Studios showed a trailer for the film Clayface at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. The film is set to release in theaters on October 23. Tom Rhys Harries stars as Clayface, whose real name is Matt Hagen.

The film features a body horror origin story for the character. James Watkins directed the film Clayface. Watkins last directed the 2024 English remake of the horror movie Speak No Evil. The cast of Clayface includes Naomi Ackie, Max Minghella, Eddie Marsan, and David Dencik.

Trailer Depicts Matt Hagen's Transformation In the trailer, Matt Hagen is depicted as a struggling actor whose face is disfigured.

Matt Hagen undergoes a scientific transformation that turns his body into clay. Mysterious chemicals are pumped into Matt Hagen, giving him his powers. In the trailer, Matt Hagen sits in a hospital bed with a bandaged, bloody face.

He is attacked by a knife-wielding assailant. Matt Hagen's face changes repeatedly, showing him without an eye or mouth at times. In the trailer, Matt Hagen sits in a bathtub and wipes away his entire face.

There is a shadowy shot of Clayface with a giant, mace-shaped fist.

Clayface Character History Clayface first appeared in a 1940 issue of Detective Comics.

The character has appeared in live-action TV episodes of Gotham, Pennyworth, and Birds of Prey. Clayface has appeared in animated shows including Harley Quinn, Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Young Justice, and Batman: Caped Crusader. com reported on the trailer and film details.

Story Timeline

4 events
  1. 2026-04-15 (implied current event)

    DC Studios shows Clayface trailer at CinemaCon in Las Vegas

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  2. October 23 (release date)

    Clayface film set to release in theaters

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  3. 2024

    James Watkins directs English remake of Speak No Evil

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  4. 1940

    Clayface first appears in Detective Comics

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Potential Impact

  1. 01

    Trailer viewing at CinemaCon provides early audience exposure

  2. 02

    Film release may expand DC character portrayals in live-action

  3. 03

    Body horror elements could influence genre trends in superhero films

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PublishedApr 15, 2026, 1:07 AM

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