The DC film 'Clayface' replaces post-credits scenes with dedications to sound recordist Chris Atkinson and director James Watkins's father, both of whom died during production.
01Summary
- 01Chris Atkinson, a BAFTA-nominated sound recordist with over 40 years' experience, died in September 2025 during filming.
- 02George Watkins, father of director James Watkins, also died during production; James thanked DC Studios bosses at the film's premiere.
- 03The film, released October 23, 2026, cost $44 million and is projected to open at $45-$55 million globally.
- 04James Gunn has said the DCU will not include post-credits scenes unless they deliver on a promise, avoiding 'nightmare' teases.
02Why it matters
This matters because it signals the DCU's deliberate move away from obligatory post-credits teasers, focusing instead on standalone stories and honouring crew members who died making the film.
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