Clayface’s Mike Flanagan Revealed His Batman-Related Inspiration For The DCU Film, And Now I’m Really Excited

While at a ScreenRant panel for Midnight Mass at Motor City Comic Con 2025, Mike Flanagan discussed his take on Clayface and how it differs from Matt Reeves’ vision in The Batman Part II. Flanagan clarified that his inspiration didn’t come from Reeves’ universe, as he hadn’t seen any of their work when he initially developed his story for DC Studios. He went on to explain his creative process.







