Things are moving fast at DC Studios. It’s only been a few months since DC co-chairs James Gunn and Peter Safran officially approved the script for a new film, Clayface. The story was penned by horror vet Mike Flanagan — but the filmmaker has so many projects on his plate, he notably won’t be able to direct his story for DC. The search for a director began shortly after Flanagan’s latest project was announced, and just three months later, Gunn and Safran seem to have found a perfect fit for DC’s Clayface.
Last week, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that James Watkins has been tapped to helm Clayface for DC Studios. The offer to direct came after a meeting with Gunn, where Watkins pitched his vision for the film. Per THR, DC still has to hammer out a deal with the director. But with Clayface set to start production later this year, it’s safe to assume that the studios’ negotiations with Watkins will come together quickly enough.
