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Tom Rhys Harries discusses playing Matt Hagen in upcoming film Clayface
Clayface is an upcoming horror thriller about Matt Hagen, a promising Hollywood actor played by Tom Rhys Harries.
After a brutal act of cruelty shatters his career and life, Hagen undergoes a treatment that restores his appearance.
He then experiences disturbing physical and psychological effects and is driven toward revenge.
Hagen does not know about Clayface when audiences first meet him; the character’s changing identity develops as the story unfolds.
Harries said he knew Clayface from watching the Batman cartoon series as a child.
The film explores what lies behind Hagen’s ambitions and how his experiences clarify his priorities.
Directed by James Watkins, Clayface is due for release on October 23, 2026.
Tom Rhys Harries discusses playing Matt Hagen in the upcoming DC Studios film Clayface.
He says he first knew Clayface from watching the Batman cartoon series when he was young.
In the film, Matt is a promising Hollywood actor whose life and career are shattered by an act of cruelty.
A treatment restores Matt’s appearance but causes physical and psychological side effects that push him toward revenge.
Clayface is directed by James Watkins and is scheduled for release on October 23, 2026.
- Who
- Actor Tom Rhys Harries discusses his role as Matt Hagen.
- What
- He talks about playing the character in the upcoming film Clayface.
- When
- The interview was published on October 12, 2026. The film is scheduled for release on October 23, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- Harries discusses his approach to the role and the motivations and psychological changes that shape Matt’s story.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
I was aware of Clayface as a character from watching the Batman cartoon series when I was younger.
When we meet Matt in this movie, he has no concept of Clayface. He’s just trying to maintain his life.
Harries became familiar with Clayface by watching the Batman cartoon series.
Pinkvilla published its interview with Harries about playing Matt Hagen.
Clayface is scheduled to be released.
- Actor
- Tom Rhys Harries
- Character
- Matt Hagen
- Director
- James Watkins
- Release date
- October 23, 2026
- Screenplay
- Mike Flanagan and Hossein Amini
Sources
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