Ackie is in early talks to join the up-and-coming Welsh actor Tom Rhys Harries, who is playing the titular supervillain in the movie from Speak No Evil director James Watkins. Reading sessions took place in England last week, with Ackie emerging as the choice. Formal negotiations are due to begin this week, according to several sources.

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EXCLUSIVE: We are hearing that Sorry, Baby and Mickey 17 actress Naomi Ackie is the top choice for the female lead in DC Studios’ Clayface about the Batman antagonist. While it’s still early in the dealmaking process,

DC Studios is in early talks with actor Naomi Ackie (“Sorry, Baby,” “Blink Twice”) for the female lead role in “Clayface,” its 2026 horror film starring Tom Rhys Harries. The film - written by Mike Flanagan and directed by James Watkins - focuses on the titular Batman villain,

Naomi Ackie is supposedly gearing up for a dark turn in the DC Universe. The I Wanna Dance With Somebody star is in early talks to join Clayface, the upcoming DC film from Speak No Evil director James Watkins.