Tom Rhys Harries and Naomi Ackie turned heads in black at the L.A. Premiere of Clayface, a DC Studios horror-thriller that’s already drawing attention for being the first R-rated genre entry from the studio. The film, directed by James Watkins, premiered Tuesday night at Hollywood Legion Theater — just days after the cast announced an AMA with fans on Reddit. Harries, who plays Matt Hagen, was seen alongside Ackie, whose role remains under wraps but is expected to be pivotal in the story of a man whose body reshapes his mind. The film marks a bold pivot for DC: no capes, no superhero team-ups, just a disfigured ex-cop unraveling into something monstrous after a desperate bid to reclaim his life. It’s based on the comic book character Matt Hagen, a treasure hunter turned shapeshifter after exposure to a mysterious substance. But this version leans into psychological horror, identity loss, revenge, reality distortion. The trailer dropped last week, and it’s already generating buzz for its slow-burn dread and Harries’ performance, which some are calling career-defining. James Gunn and Peter Safran were in attendance, confirming the film’s place in the new DCU. No release date has been set yet, but word is it’s aiming for late 2026. If the premiere’s reception is any indication, Clayface might not be the next big superhero movie. But it could be the most unsettling one.