Weekly Batman rumors: Clayface Edition

Extra Tidbit:	One of my most terrifying childhood memories is the Batman: The Animated Series episode where Clayface eats Batman and it looks like he suffocates to death inside of him. Scarring.

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Rubberboy

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6:37AM on 11/03/2010

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Ummmm did anyone really see Two Face die?
Bring Dent back. He frikken rocked.

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Xeres

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3:08AM on 11/03/2010

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I would prefer Bane. Bring him in, cripple Batman and be done with it.

Old Prospector

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1:36AM on 11/03/2010

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If you've seen BRONSON, you'd know that Tom Hardy has to be Bane.

Old Prospector

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1:32AM on 11/03/2010

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If you've seen BRONSON, you'd know that Tom Hardy has to be Bane.

AlteredEffect

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1:17AM on 11/03/2010

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Pass

What? Nolan would rather recast The Joker? I'm in.

Freeden

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10:40PM on 11/02/2010

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Not too familiar with the Clayface character, but I think that he should go for something a little more well known that he could play with. I know Riddler is out of the way, but there are plenty of villains still that have a more major role. Killer Croc would indeed be a good one, but my vote is still to have Mr. Szazh in the movie.

Silverload

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9:53PM on 11/02/2010

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I'm all for Clayface, but only if he stays true to the source. If Clayface isn't a shape shifting monster, then why even bother? That's what makes his character interesting & unique. Either do it right, or leave it alone.

I actually find it kind of sad that some "fans" are actually promoting butchering a character just to make him fit into the idea of the "real world".

HercZanzibar

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9:42PM on 11/02/2010

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Im down for any of Batman's rogues gallery, they're pretty much all great.

But no Vera Farmiga. If the character is suppose to be a young socialite, they shouldnt hire a chick who looks like she could be Bruce Wayne's mom, if she were alive.

im_crazy_for_it

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8:43PM on 11/02/2010

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I will implode

if Catwoman isn't in this movie.

Alejandro27

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8:33PM on 11/02/2010

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too good to be true

I have dreamed of the day, I see clayface my favorite batman villain on the big screen.

cupajoe

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8:29PM on 11/02/2010

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Clayface would be really bad ass actually in Nolan's careful hands.

Beatowner

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6:48PM on 11/02/2010

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ComicBookMovie is just fishing for hits.

Nite Owl

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6:41PM on 11/02/2010

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THE ORIGINAL CLAYFACE...

was not the big clay monster in the pic above, he was a Boris Karloff or Lon Cheney Jr. type of actor who was horribly disfigured in an accident and used Hollywood make up efx to look like other people and get revenge on those he felt were responsible. He was much more like Darkman or Lazlo Soot in Smokin' Aces and was originally based on The Phantom of the Opera and Vincent Price in House of Wax, that could be Nolans approach if he decided to use Clayface since he usually looks to the original

was not the big clay monster in the pic above, he was a Boris Karloff or Lon Cheney Jr. type of actor who was horribly disfigured in an accident and used Hollywood make up efx to look like other people and get revenge on those he felt were responsible. He was much more like Darkman or Lazlo Soot in Smokin' Aces and was originally based on The Phantom of the Opera and Vincent Price in House of Wax, that could be Nolans approach if he decided to use Clayface since he usually looks to the original versions of the characters for inspiration like he did for The Joker. Clayface's struggle with identity would reflect Batmans own identity issues and could be right up Nolans alley storytelling wise. Plus we all know how much Nolan loves old Hollywood and having an actor as a villain probably appeals to him so I wouldn't think it to far fetched a rumor.

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Mr. Cinema Cat

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6:28PM on 11/02/2010

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Not a Chance

Bottom line: Nolan's brilliant, minimal CGI, and realistic approach to his Bats films has been fantastic! The man himself said he likes to use as little CGI as possible in these films and I doubt a giant rock looking monster freak thing (yes, I realize his name is clayface, but that's just what he looks like to me) will be Bat's next opponent. If anything, I hope to see a dark Penguin or Harley Quin make an appearance! I'm only giving Nolan a pass on the title TDKR (even then, that's a stretch

Bottom line: Nolan's brilliant, minimal CGI, and realistic approach to his Bats films has been fantastic! The man himself said he likes to use as little CGI as possible in these films and I doubt a giant rock looking monster freak thing (yes, I realize his name is clayface, but that's just what he looks like to me) will be Bat's next opponent. If anything, I hope to see a dark Penguin or Harley Quin make an appearance! I'm only giving Nolan a pass on the title TDKR (even then, that's a stretch for me and I hope he re-titles it!) but there's no way I can see he him incorporating this character into his more "real" Bats universe.

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jcov54

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6:23PM on 11/02/2010

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no clayface

No Clayface please that is a terrible idea. I for one would love for the villian to be Hush that would work on both batman and Bruce Wayne levels.I think Nolan could pull it off

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anomaly7

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6:21PM on 11/02/2010

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While I like the idea of using a new villian, which I know Nolan wanted to do, I just don't think there is a really strong story for Clayface. Nolan is more about story, so I'd think Hush or Black Mask would be more likely than someone like Clayface.

-RC-

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5:57PM on 11/02/2010

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I love Clayface. But I don't see it. I mean all of the other villains have been somewhat believable. But a man running around covered in clay? I don't think it would work that well in the universe that Nolan's established. It's just not believable enough.
BUT, the idea of Gordon getting more screen time and character development sounds awesome. More Gary Oldman screentime will go down a treat. And who better to have an affair with than Charlie Theron? Lucky ass hole.
But yeah, I don't see

I love Clayface. But I don't see it. I mean all of the other villains have been somewhat believable. But a man running around covered in clay? I don't think it would work that well in the universe that Nolan's established. It's just not believable enough.
BUT, the idea of Gordon getting more screen time and character development sounds awesome. More Gary Oldman screentime will go down a treat. And who better to have an affair with than Charlie Theron? Lucky ass hole.
But yeah, I don't see Clayface being in this movie...

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ballbagz

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5:50PM on 11/02/2010

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nolan uses very little cg in the bat movies.. if theres gonna villain its gonna be live action and human.. i feel like he's gonna stick with the "real" approach and not have any cgi characters.. it doesnt make sense. i would see it nonetheless.

The_Soloist

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5:40PM on 11/02/2010

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I wouldn't mind seeing Theron or Farmiga in those roles because they are good actors and there roles won't be that BIG in this movie. As for Hardy, I think he will be playing Hush. I'm still waiting for Nolan to throw in The Penguin or Harley Quinn for this closing chapter.

APzombie

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5:24PM on 11/02/2010

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clzyface could be a thespian who wears prosthetics to look like other people.

There. A realistic "Nolan" take on the character, could be done.

Cathelotte

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5:01PM on 11/02/2010

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Clayface... Not a chance in the "real world" of Nolan's Batuniverse.

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DeadAce

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4:59PM on 11/02/2010

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I'm putting my money, and hope, on the pinguin! ..and pleeeaase get Hoffman!!! That would be the only combo to match Ledger's Joker!

Cronos

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4:53PM on 11/02/2010

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Please let this be true :D

Dr.Frankenstein

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4:45PM on 11/02/2010

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"Clayface"? Dumb idea...if true? I doubt it.

JohnLocke2342

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4:45PM on 11/02/2010

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I'm down with Theron but I'd rather not see Gordon have an affair. I like him as a family man in Nolan's movies.. I wouldn't wanna see him cheat on his wife.

Samurai Jack

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4:18PM on 11/02/2010

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Clayface

I dont think Clayface will suit in Nolan-verse of Batman. Also, i dont like the fact that Charlize Theron is considered for a role in TDKR.
But to come to think of it, Katie Holmes and Maggie did alright in the previous Bat films. Whatever Nolan decides to do, I am up for it.

zohan

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4:08PM on 11/02/2010

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i'd personally like to see the penguin

Brer B8a

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4:02PM on 11/02/2010

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This would be awesome. I said it before that it would be great to see a villain that people wouldn't expect to be in this. Clayface is that. I would have loved to see Mr. Freeze but his story is worth its own movie like the animated Sub-Zero. I mean people immediately ruled out all these villains and only considered Riddler, Black Mask, and Hush, but this will be interesting to see how it works if it is true.

Spraragen88

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4:02PM on 11/02/2010

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Clayface could be done well

I doubt he will be a huge villain in the movie. But it would be cool to have a suspense throughout with Bruce not knowing if who he is talking to is a shape-shifting monster or the real person... I would only hope for not a lot of CG and to never really show clayface in full lighting. Even though some effects for Sandman were done well in SM3, clayface is a harder one to pull off.