DC Studios Boss Peter Safran Confirms a Major Batman Detail in ‘Clayface’ - Collider
DC Studios head Peter Safran discussed the upcoming 'Clayface' film, confirming it serves as an origin story for the Batman villain. The project is part of the broader 10-year plan for the DC Universe developed by Safran and James Gunn.
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This project represents a strategic expansion of the DC Universe into darker, character-focused horror territory, signaling a shift in the studio's creative direction.
Batman (Kevin Conroy) looks over Gotham in 'Batman: Arkham Asylum' Image via Rocksteady Games Add Collider on Google Add as Preferred Source Follow on Google Discover By Tamera Jones & Steven Weintraub Published Oct 21, 2026, 10:56 AM EDT Sign in to your Collider account Like Like follow Follow followed Followed Listen Thread 2 Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap Summary Collider's Steve Weintraub talks with DC's Peter Safran about Clayface . Safran discusses working with Mike Flanagan and James Watkins on the Batman supervillain's on-screen origin story. He also discusses casting Tom Rhys Harries, introducing the DCU's live-action Gotham City, and his 10-year plan with James Gunn.
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