Tom Rhys Harries Shares First Look at Matt Hagen in Clayface
The actor posted behind-the-scenes footage of his character's appearance, with notes referencing The Truman Show and The Red Balloon.
Tom Rhys Harries has shared a behind-the-scenes look at his character Matt Hagen in Clayface, according to comingsoon.net. The actor posted a video to his Instagram Story in which he wears a mask and a dark zip-up hoodie pulled over his head, offering an early glimpse of Hagen's appearance.
The post also included pages of character notes. One page features an image from the final scene of The Truman Show, while another references The Red Balloon, the 1956 French short film.
A body-horror take on a Batman villain
Clayface is a DC Studios horror film directed by James Watkins, taking a body-horror approach to one of Batman's best-known villains. Naomi Ackie stars as scientist Caitlin Corr.
In the film, Matt Hagen is a Hollywood actor whose life takes a horrifying turn after an attack leaves his face disfigured, and an experimental treatment triggers his transformation into the shape-shifting villain.
Clayface is scheduled to arrive in theaters on October 23, 2026.
Quick answers
Who plays Matt Hagen in Clayface?
Tom Rhys Harries plays Matt Hagen in the DC Studios film.
When is Clayface released in theaters?
Clayface is scheduled to arrive in theaters on October 23, 2026.
Who directs Clayface?
James Watkins directs the film, which stars Naomi Ackie as scientist Caitlin Corr.