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James Watkins Auditioned Tom Rhys Harries for Clayface
James Watkins says he 'auditioned the hell out of' Tom Rhys Harries for DC's Clayface role.
In brief
James Watkins says he 'auditioned the hell out of' Tom Rhys Harries for DC's Clayface role. Director James Watkins spent months auditioning Tom Rhys Harries for the Batman villain role in DC Studios' Clayface film. Originally reported by AV Club.
Clayface Film Release
DC Studios' Clayface film releases October 23, 2026.
Director James Watkins
Director James Watkins (Eden Lake, Speak No Evil) worked with Tom Rhys Harries on Clayface.
Audition Process
Watkins spent months auditioning Tom Rhys Harries for the Batman villain role.
Tom Rhys Harries
Tom Rhys Harries did two long screen tests with Watkins over three months.
“I did two fairly long screen tests with James”
Clayface Film Details
Clayface is DC Studios' first live-action Gotham City film with a horror and comedy tone.
At a glance
Director James Watkins spent months auditioning Tom Rhys Harries for the Batman villain role in DC Studios' Clayface film.
