# 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.
- Title: James Watkins Auditioned Tom Rhys Harries for Clayface
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: AV Club — https://avclub.com/james-watkins-tom-rhys-harries-clayface-auditions-dc-studios
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- Topics: clayface, james watkins, tom rhys harries, dc studios, batman, audition, horror film, entertainment, culture
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Director James Watkins spent months auditioning Tom Rhys Harries for the Batman villain role in DC Studios' Clayface film.