#SPOTTED: TOM RHYS HARRIES AND JAMES WATKINS IN TORONTO FOR “CLAYFACE” SPECIAL FAN SCREENING

The red carpet was rolled out last night at Cineplex Varsity & VIP as DC Comics’ CLAYFACE had a special Toronto fan screening. In attendance were Director James Watkins and start Tom Rhys Harries, surprising fans right at the end for a Q&A with Rue Morgue‘s Andrea Subissati. Following the screening. Rhys Harries generously stayed behind at least 20 minutes to meet fans attending the screening.

The duo spent the date promoting the already-well-reviewed Psychological Body Horror doing morning shows and more before the surprise appearance.

Some highlights from the evening:

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CLAYFACE is written by Horror King Mike Flanagan and centers on Mike Hagen, an up-and-coming Hollywood Actor whos career is derailed after his face is disfigured by a crime boss. He seeks the help of a Scientist for a medical procedure but what results is his body transforming into a malleable clay-like substance. He is set on seeking revenge against the crime boss, realizing his invincibility now that we can mold into everyone and everything.

Warner Bros. Pictures Canada release CLAYFACE is in theatres October 23, 2026.

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#FIRSTLOOK: “CLAYFACE” OFFICIAL TRAILER

DC Studios’ “Clayface” is a horror thriller from director James Watkins, starring Tom Rhys Harries in the title role of the cult favourite villain from Gotham’s rogues gallery. Warner Bros. Pictures Canada release October 23, 2026.

Matt Hagen’s meteoric rise from Gotham street kid to Hollywood leading man is tragically cut short when a local crime boss’s actions leave him horribly disfigured. Abandoned by his team and with nothing left, Matt seeks out a cutting edge treatment that miraculously returns him to his former self… but also unexpectedly affects his grip on reality, spiraling him down a destructive path of all-consuming revenge.

The film also stars Naomi Ackie, David Dencik, Max Minghella and Eddie Marsan, as well as Nancy Carroll and Joshua James.
James Watkins directs from a screenplay by Mike Flanagan and Hossein Amini, story by Flanagan, based on characters from DC. The film is produced by Matt Reeves, Lynn Harris, James Gunn and Peter Safran, with Michael E. Uslan, Chantal Nong Vo, Lars P. Winther, Rafi Crohn and Paul Ritchie executive producing.

Watkins’ creative team includes director of photography Rob Hardy, production designer James Price, editor Jon Harris and costume designer Keith Madden. Music is by Volker Bertelmann.

DC Studios Presents a 6th & Idaho Production, a James Watkins Film, “Clayface.” The film will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures and released only in theatres in North America on October 23, 2026, and internationally beginning 21 October 2026.