{
  "id": 12962245,
  "title": "James Gunn doesn't care whether you asked for a Clayface movie",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/james-gunn-doesnt-care-whether-you-asked-for-a-clayface-movie",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T17:29:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The A.V. Club",
    "slug": "the-a-v-club",
    "url": "https://www.avclub.com/james-gunn-clayface-movie-reason-response"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As Clayface's release approaches, speculation has emerged about why the character was chosen for a standalone film. On social media platform Threads, a user questioned James Gunn, the co-CEO of DC Studios, about the decision. Gunn responded bluntly, comparing the selection of various popular films to the choice of a Clayface movie. He argued that Hollywood doesn't operate on public demand, citing successful films like Back to the Future, Casablanca, and The Matrix as examples. Gunn clarified that screenwriters Mike Flanagan and Hossein Amini were inspired by a lesser-known fictional character for their story. He added that Clayface's inclusion in DC Studios' rebooted universe, following Superman and Supergirl, is a surprise but a unique opportunity. Despite not being as well-known as other DC characters, Gunn expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating he'd prioritize it over a poorly written screenplay about a popular character he has no passion for.",
  "summary": "The DC Studios co-CEO said he'd pick a fresh idea over a \"listless screenplay\" about a popular character.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}