The Flaming Lips Soundtracks DC Studios’ ‘Clayface’ Official Teaser
The film arrives in Philippine cinemas this October.
Courtesy of DC Studios
Courtesy of DC Studios
DC Studios steps into the horror genre for the first time with Clayface — debuting its official teaser set to psychedelic rock band The Flaming Lips’ “Do You Realize??”
Directed by James Watkins (Speak No Evil) and written by modern horror auteur Mike Flanagan, the film stars Tom Rhys Harries in the titular role as the Gotham City villain and a member of Batman’s iconic rogues gallery.
Harries stars as rising Hollywood star Matt Hagen, who, after having his face disfigured by a gangster, desperately turns to a scientist who transforms his body into clay, and slowly descends into becoming a revenge-driven monster.
“Do You Realize??” was released in 2002 and is part of the band’s tenth studio album, Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots. The one-minute teaser, shrouded in mystery about the film’s plot, opens with the lyrics: “Do you realize that you have the most beautiful face?” Clearly, the song choice in the teaser is perfect for the film’s character study of the DC villain, which delves into losing one’s sense of identity and humanity.
The teaser offers a glimpse of the body horror that takes inspiration from David Cronenberg’s ’80s body-horror classic The Fly and the two-part episode “Feat of Clay” from the acclaimed Batman: The Animated Series.
Clayface also stars Naomi Ackie, David Dencik, Max Minghella, and Eddie Marsan, as well as Nancy Carroll and Joshua James. The film marks DC Studios’ third feature film entry, following James Gunn’s Superman and Craig Gillespie’s Supergirl.
Watch the teaser below:
Clayface melts its way to Philippine cinemas on October 21, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The official teaser for “Clayface” is set to The Flaming Lips’ 2002 track “Do You Realize??,” from the band’s tenth studio album, Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots. The song’s lyrics tie directly into the film’s themes of identity and transformation.
“Clayface” is directed by James Watkins and written by Mike Flanagan. Tom Rhys Harries stars as Matt Hagen, alongside Naomi Ackie, David Dencik, Max Minghella, Eddie Marsan, Nancy Carroll, and Joshua James.
“Clayface” follows rising Hollywood star Matt Hagen, who, after his face is disfigured by a gangster, turns to a scientist who transforms his body into clay, and slowly descends into becoming a revenge-driven monster.
Yes. “Clayface” marks DC Studios’ first venture into the horror genre, drawing inspiration from David Cronenberg’s The Fly and the “Feat of Clay” episode of Batman: The Animated Series. It’s also the studio’s third feature film, following Superman and Supergirl.
“Clayface” opens in Philippine cinemas on October 21, 2026. The film stars Tom Rhys Harries as the titular Gotham City villain, directed by James Watkins and written by horror filmmaker Mike Flanagan.
