Naomi Ackie Enters Early Talks To Join DC Studios ‘Clayface’

Dc Studios has entered early negotiations with actress Naomi Ackie for the co-lead in Clayface.

News July 28, 2025 2:34 pmOctober 14, 2026 9:16 pm Caleb Williams
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Today, a recent report announced that actress Naomi Ackie has entered early talks to co-star in DC Studios’ upcoming Clayface movie. Ackie is best known for appearing in Mickey 17 and 2019’s Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. She knows Welsh actor Tom Rhys Harries, who stars in the title role. The film follows a washed-up actor who undergoes a procedure and becomes disfigured. James Watkins is set to direct the film with a screenplay by Mike Flanagan.

Clayface is slated to hit theaters on September 11th, 2026

Key Takeaways
  • Naomi Ackie is in early talks to co-star in the upcoming DC Studios film Clayface.
  • The movie features a washed-up actor who undergoes a procedure and becomes disfigured, slated for a September 11th, 2026 release.
  • James Watkins will direct the feature from a screenplay written by Mike Flanagan.
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Source: The Hollywood Reporter

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