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The Batman
Clayface to Join Penguin and Riddler in The Batman - Part II
DynamicsArts Desk
March 31, 2023
According to Deadline, Clayface will play a big role in Matt Reeves' The Batman - Part II, the sequel to the 2022 film starring Robert Pattinson as the Caped Crusader.
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Mike Flanagan, the director of The Haunting of Hill House and Doctor Sleep, has pitched a feature version of Clayface over at Warner Bros., but no word on greenlight yet.
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No actor has been cast for the part of Clayface yet, but he is said to appear alongside Oswald Cobblepot & Edward Nashton, who are also returning from the first film as Penguin & Riddler respectively.
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Clayface was originally an actor named Basil Karlo who became disfigured and used a chemical called Renu to restore his appearance, but it turned him into a mud-like creature.
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Clayface is a shapeshifting villain who can assume any form and mimic any voice, making him a formidable foe for Batman.
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The Batman - Part II is part of the DC Elseworlds banner, which means it is separate from the main DC Universe continuity and can explore darker and more realistic themes.
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The Batman - Part II is scheduled to release on October 3, 2025, and will continue the story of Pattinson's Batman as he faces new threats and challenges in Gotham City.
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