Geek Freaks Headlines17 Jun 2025

Clayface Cast: Tom Rhys Harries Joins DC’s Horror-Inspired Villain Film

In this episode of Geek Freaks Headlines, we react to the breaking news of Tom Rhys Harries being cast as Clayface in DC Studios’ upcoming standalone film. We dig into the actor’s background, the film’s horror roots under director James Watkins, and what this means for the tone of DC's expanding cinematic universe. Plus, we look at how Clayface’s character history—especially the version from Batman: The Animated Series—may influence the direction of this project.

Timestamps and Topics:
00:00 – Casting news: Tom Rhys Harries is Clayface
00:09 – Rhys Harries’ acting background and notable roles
00:18 – Why a theater-trained actor fits Clayface
00:23 – Director James Watkins and the film’s horror tone
00:27 – Original script by Mike Flanagan, now being revised by Hossein Amini
00:27 – Clayface origin explained: failed actor turned shapeshifter
00:39 – Influence of Batman: The Animated Series Clayface
00:42 – What to expect at San Diego Comic-Con
00:55 – Tease of more DC updates on the way

Key Takeaways:

Tom Rhys Harries is officially cast as Clayface in DC’s upcoming standalone movie
The film will lean into horror, directed by James Watkins (Speak No Evil)
Screenplay originated with Mike Flanagan and is now being revised by Hossein Amini
Clayface’s backstory centers on a failed actor who becomes a shapeshifting villain
Expect updates at San Diego Comic-Con, including more DC Studios news

Memorable Quote:
“I have a horror movie from DC—freaking ready for that. I like heavy stuff.”

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