One of the newest characters in theDC Universecharacters, who many believed to be dead, gets a clarifying status update from James Gunn. Asthe DCU timelinefinally kicked off in 2024, the new era for DC Studios is underway, with lots of heroes and villains set to be featured on the big and small screens. While a Batman reboot is in the works, the audience already got a little taste of his rogues' gallery through theCreature CommandosTV show.
Following the airing ofCreature Commandosseason 1, it was unclear what had happened to Clayface following his encounter with the team that left many to think he was now dead. However, afterGunngot asked about this plot point on Bluesky,the DC Studios co-CEO stated the following about the iconic Batman villain:
Gunn stressed that the"reports of Clayface’s death have been greatly exaggerated"while also jokingly noting that the DC foe is"quite mushy though.“At the time of this story’s publication,it is still undetermined which Clayface was used from the comics inCreature Commandosseason 1.
What James Gunn’s DC Universe Clayface Comments Mean
Gunn’s Clayface clarification after the villain’s appearances inCreature Commandosseason 1 makes perfect sense,given the fact that a solo movie is currently in the works at DC Studios for the beloved Batman foe. Even though Gunn hasn’t revealed specifically if the version of the character inCreature Commandoswill be whothe Clayface moviecenters on, it would be logical if he is the one who ends up headlining the film. Whether or not Alan Tudyk will be back to voice him while a different actor plays the human counterpart remains to be seen, as his involvement hasn’t been announced either.
Even though the Clayface movie will likely explore how the villain became the famous shapeshifting mud monster, it’s possible that the film could focus on various parts of his life across the DCU timeline. Similarly,the DCU movie could pick up where he is currently after the events ofCreature Commandosseason 1. Taking this approach could also justify castinga different Clayface actorin his pre-transformation phase while Tudyk voices Clayface himself.
Our Take On James Gunn’s DC Universe Clayface Comments
With James Gunn essentially confirming that the DCU’s Clayface is still alive, it will be fascinating to see what becomes of him after his initial defeat inCreature Commandosseason 1. Asthe DCU’s Clayface movieis set to start filming this year, it is only a matter of time before new details start to emerge. Hopefully, once a director has been hired for theDCUfilm, it will become clear whether the release is in the main timeline, and whether it connects to Clayface’sCreature Commandosstory if so.
DC Universe
The DC Universe is one of the biggest comic book franchises and often competes with Marvel. DC Comics started as National Allied Publications, founded by Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson in 1935. Since then, the franchise has exploded with thousands of comic books, movies, TV shows, and video games. 2013 marked the beginning of the most recent iteration of the superheroes, with Zack Snyder introducing Henry Cavill as Superman. After several movies with mixed reviews, DC underwent a soft reboot under the helm of James Gunn and Peter Safran.
Clayface
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Clayface is a feature film centered around the shapeshifting Batman villain. The movie, described as a horror, thriller, and tragedy, explores the darker dimensions of this iconic character within the DC Universe.
