Daniel Radcliffe as Clayface? ‘We Haven’t Talked to or Considered Him,’ Says James Gunn Amid Casting Rumors: ‘This One Is 100% False’

Recently, James Gunn clarified on social media that there’s no truth to speculations about Daniel Radcliffe joining the upcoming DC Universe project titled “Clayface.” This film, currently under development, will have a horror twist as part of its storyline based on the comic book series. Mike Flanagan, known for his work in “Doctor Sleep,” is writing the script for this movie. Peter Safran, who co-chairs DC Studios with Gunn, previously announced that discussions are ongoing with “Speak No Evil” director James Watkins regarding directing the film.

In a recent statement, Gunn clarified that the deal with James for directing has indeed been finalized, which came amid speculations about him potentially playing the lead role in the upcoming project. However, contrary to some rumors, we haven’t initiated the casting process yet as we don’t have a director on board just yet. Daniel Radcliffe is a fantastic actor, but there have been no discussions or considerations regarding his involvement so far. To set the record straight, this particular piece of news is entirely false.

Safran refers to the “Clayface” film as a chilling “body horror production.” Earlier, Gunn stated that DC Studios aims for this movie to be an effective horror experience even for those with no interest in DC, as it’s slated for release on September 11, 2026 by Warner Bros.

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According to Safran, the “Clayface” motion picture is categorized as a gripping “body horror story.” Previously, Gunn expressed that DC Studios intends this movie to serve as a terrifying experience for those who don’t care at all about DC. Warner Bros. has scheduled its release on September 11, 2026.

Frequently, Radcliffe has been linked to speculations about casting in comic book films, particularly the possibility of him portraying Wolverine within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In 2022, he made it clear to fans that he had no intention of playing the X-Men hero. However, his well-toned physique sparked fresh rumors about a potential Wolverine role in 2023, but these were ultimately unfounded.

Previously, the actor from “Harry Potter” clarified to Entertainment Weekly that speculations about him playing Wolverine frequently arise because “Wolverine is small in stature, so they occasionally ask, ‘Who else is short?’ However, there has never been any genuine basis for these claims.

He expressed that he doesn’t wish to commit to anything where his feelings might wane over time, as he shared with GQ magazine regarding his hesitation about joining another major franchise.

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2025-02-28 19:46