Speak No Evil director James Watkins is confirmed to direct DC Studios’ Clayface movie, the script of which comes from filmmaker Mike Flanagan . Watkins was rumored to be in the running for the directing gig last week,

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.

DC Studios has found a director for its next movie. James Watkins, who recently directed Speak No Evil, will helm Clayface.