Legendary comic artist Jim Lee has transformed a simple scribble into a piece of Clayface art, launching a new crreative challenge for fans. this promotional stunt comes as DC Studios prepares for the October 23 release of its upcoming Clayface film.
Jim Lee transforms a Tom Rhys Harries scribble into Clayface art
Legendary comic artist Jim Lee recently visited the set of the upcoming DC Studios film to demonstrate his unique creative process. According to the report, actor Tom Rhys Harries provided a random, squiggly line on a sketchpad to serve as the foundation for a new piece of artwork.
Jim Lee successfully converted the simple doodle into a complex, multi-faced version of the Batman villain, Clayface. This demonstration follows Lee's previous live performances at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, where he famously completed two similar sketches on stage.
Matt Hagen’s mutation via Dr. Caitlyn Corr’s radical procedure
The upcoming Clayface film focuses on the tragic origin of Matt Hagen, portrayed by Tom Rhys Harries. the character's life is upended after a Gotham mob boss orchestrates a brutal facial mutilation,ending his potential rise to stardom.
Seeking a way to restore his appearance, Hagen turns to a fringe scientist named Dr. Caitlyn Corr,played by Naomi Ackie. As the source reports, Dr. Corr utilizes a mysterious clay-like substance in a radical procedure that initially appears successful but eventually leads to horrific physical mutations and mental instability.
The TikTok and Reels-driven Clayface sketch challenge
DC Studios is leveraging this artistic moment to engage the fandom through a widespread social media movement. Fans are being encouraged to use random shapes or scribbles to create their own interpretations of the iconic character and share them via TikTok and Instagram Reels using the studio's official handles.
The unknown visual design of the October 23 film villain
While Jim Lee's sketch provides a glimpse into the character's essence , the definitive live-action look for the film's version of Clayface remains a mystery. The official design will not be fully revealed until the movie arrives in theaters on October 23.
This lack of visual clarity leaves several questions for the audience.. Will the film lean into the "lumpy monster" aesthetic seen in Lee's sketch, or will the practical and digital efects present a different interpretation of Matt Hagen's transformation? Furthermore,how much of the character's mental unraveling will be visually represented through his changing form?
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