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Why James Gunn Isn’t Worried About Potential Clayface/Batman 2 Conflict
ComicBook.comStory by Ashley Turner
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James Gunn clears the air on Clayface's place in the DCU, dismissing concerns about timeline conflicts with The Batman sequel.
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- Gunn confirms Clayface is firmly part of the new DCU continuity, not Elseworlds, silencing speculation about connections to Matt Reeves' Batman franchise.
- Director Mike Flanagan pitched the Clayface movie to Gunn years ago, promising a unique 'horror/thriller/tragedy' take on the character that won't depict him as a straightforward villain.
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James Gunn, Mike Flanagan, Matt Reeves, Lynn Harris, DC Studios, The Batman, Clayface, The Batman: Part Two, Superman, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, Dynamic Duo