Clayface Director Explains Ending: Matt Hagen Survives Kill Switch
James Watkins told The Hollywood Reporter that Matt Hagen survives and uses part of himself to create another person, with his shapeshifting powers amplified.
Director James Watkins has explained the ending of Clayface, confirming that Matt Hagen survives the kill switch, in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. The film is now playing in theaters.
Watkins said that after the kill-switch moment, the character's shapeshifting powers are amplified, and Matt uses part of himself to create another person. According to the director, Matt also gets Frank's voice wrong at first before getting it right.
Tom Rhys Harries plays Matt Hagen, the character at the center of that sequence. Naomi Ackie appears as Dr. Caitlyn Corr, and Max Minghella plays John.
Opening weekend and writing credits
Clayface debuted in theaters over the weekend with more than $40 million globally. The film runs 108 minutes and was written by Mike Flanagan and Hossein Amini.
Watkins' comments follow the film's first days in release, with the ending now part of the public discussion around the DC Studios title.
Quick answers
Does Matt Hagen survive in Clayface?
Yes. Director James Watkins confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that Matt Hagen survives the kill switch.
How much did Clayface make in its opening weekend?
The film debuted with over $40 million globally in its first weekend in theaters.
Who wrote Clayface?
The film was written by Mike Flanagan and Hossein Amini.