As reported by Deadline, Clayface will appear in The Batman 2, although details of the script are still being finalized. This villain has the ability to change shape and his real appearance is that of a giant mud monster. Apparently, Matt Reeves decided to include the character in the plot, but director Mike Flanagan proposed to Warner Bros. Discovery making a solo film of the villain, in the style of Joker.
The report indicates that this project has not yet been ruled out and would be separate from both Pattinson’s franchise and James Gunn’s DC Extended Universe. In any case, it would be a totally independent film that would be included in the so-called Elseworlds label, which includes feature films that are not part of the main saga or share continuity with it. Thus, we would see another version of the villain in the Batman sequel, but we would also have the opportunity to enjoy a solo movie of the character.
All in all, it seems that Warner Bros. Discovery has big plans for Clayface in the near future and that this is a great opportunity to delve into one of the most iconic villains of the Batman franchise. We will be attentive to know more details about this project and how it will be related to the rest of the movies in the DC universe.
Who is Clayface?
Clayface is a fictional DC comic book villain, who made his first appearance in Detective Comics #40 in 1940. His real name is Basil Karlo, a Hollywood actor turned serial killer obsessed with his movie role. of terror about a monster made of mud.
Karlo gains his abilities by exposing himself to a chemical that grants him the ability to change his shape and skin texture, allowing him to transform into any person or object he desires. Furthermore, he can regenerate his body if it is destroyed and control the size and shape of his limbs.
Over the years, there have been several characters who have assumed the Clayface identity, each with different abilities and origins. Among them are actor Matt Hagen, who used a special cream to transform into the villain, and Preston Payne, who was exposed to an enhanced version of the original chemical formula and turned into a dangerous, amorphous monster.
Clayface is considered one of Batman’s most dangerous enemies due to his shape-shifting ability and regenerative power, allowing him to escape the most complicated situations. He has also been a part of various supervillain teams, such as the Suicide Squad and the Injustice League.