The upcoming supervillain spinoff movie "Clayface" has all the signs of a terrific entry in DC's film portfolio, but will it be part of the DCU or expand of "The Batman?"

DC Studios has found a director for its next movie. James Watkins, who recently directed Speak No Evil, will helm Clayface.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

James Watkins is set to direct Clayface, DC’s creature feature scripted by Mike Flanagan, sources have confirmed to Deadline. DC Studios declined to comment. We were recently first to tell you that both Watkins and Jeff Wadlow were among those in the mix to helm the Clayface film.