DC Studios has finally found a director to mold Clayface. After several months of searching, Speak No Evil helmer James Watkins has been chosen to direct the feature based on the Batman villain, which has a script from horror maestro Mike Flanagan.

James Watkins is set to direct Clayface, DC’s creature feature scripted by Mike Flanagan, sources have confirmed to Deadline. DC Studios declined to comment.

Mike Flanagan's DC film Clayface lands Eden Lake's James Watkins to direct the film based on the Batman villain.

Ace James Watkins has come on board to helm DC's 'Clayface'. The feature is based on the Batman villain, which has a script from horror maestro Mike Flanagan, as per The Hollywood Reporter. Sources said that DC co-chief James Gunn met with Watkins Thursday for a final presentation that led to the nod of nabbing the gig.

Watkins, known for directing 'Speak No Evil' and 'The Woman in Black,' will direct the Batman villain DCU spinoff from writer Mike Flanagan.

DC Studios has found a director for its next movie. James Watkins, who recently directed Speak No Evil, will helm Clayface.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

James Watkins, who directed last year's remake of the Danish thriller "Speak No Evil" for Universal, is set to direct "Clayface" for DC Studios, TheWrap has learned. The script was written by Mike Flanagan.

As recent reports have suggested, the first Batman villain to feature in their own solo project in James Gunn’s DCU is none other than Clayface. And now, the Clayface film has a director attached.

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