So, About That ‘Clayface’ Cameo…

Movies So, About That ‘Clayface’ Cameo… Yes, that was the face you thought you saw in 'Clayface,' but why him, and what was he doing here? 25, 2026, pm ET Reading time 2 minutes © Warner Bros. Read Later Read Later Comments (4) Clayface is out, and a movie about a shapeshifter naturally involves a decent amount of that. Once the movie’s established its main players, you can guess who Matt Hagen will end up being, but there’s one blink and you’ll miss it face that would’ve added another facet to Matt’s character. That would be Aaron Paul as Jimmy “One Nut,” Matt’s father referenced earlier in the film by a Gotham gangster who killed him. In the third act, Matt storms mobster Victor Szabo’s club, briefly becoming Jimmy long enough to distract that same gangster and punch him. Originally, we would’ve seen more of Paul in the film—director James Watkins told Entertainment Weekly he’d have featured in scenes flashing back to Matt’s childhood in Gotham. In those sequences, Paul would’ve played the elder, abusive Hagen, with Watkins explaining the film almost explored “sins of the father” as a theme. Over time, he decided revenge was “more universal and relatable,” citing movies like John Wick and The Equalizer as evidence. But if that’s Watkins’ intent, maybe Clayface should’ve had at least one of those flashbacks to properly make that point? Check out the best movies and TV shows to stream this month and all the upcoming sci-fi, fantasy, and horror books that should be on your radar. Explore more on these topics Clayface James Watkins Copied! our newsletters Subscribe and interact with our community, get up to date with our customised Newsletters and much more. AI Chatbots Are Building an ‘Algorithmic Self-Portrait’ of You Users really trust AI chatbots, some experts say too much. Privacy & Security Ece Yildirim Oct 22 Open Channel: ‘Clayface,’ ‘Wildwood,’ ‘Klara,’ & ‘Wicker’ Edition Between 'Clayface,' 'Wildwood,' and others, there was enough movies to choose from this weekend. What did you end up seeing? Movies Justin Carter Oct 25 ‘Clayface’ Takes the Revenge Body to a Whole New Level Tom Rhys Harries shines as Matt Hagan in a DC Studios film that's surprisingly comfortable in its own skin. io9 Reviews Jen Lennon Oct 21 Films Based On ‘D’Orc’ and ‘Mouthwashing’ Now in Development Plus, could the old 'Riverdale' cast make an appearance on 'Afterlife With Archie'?