ClayFace Set Photo makes fun of Gotham’s chaos and a possible Joker connection

DC Studios has not yet revealed his new Batman, but Gotham City could already prepare the ground for his greatest enemy. While The Batman: Part II Continue like a separate Elseworlds story The brave and the boldnext Clay The film will be our first real exploration of the world of Dark Knight in James Gunn’s du.

Filming for Clay It is underway in Liverpool, England, and a new photo of the set has attracted fans’ attention. A flyer sighted in position reads:

“Corruption is the enemy of the people. Mar marches against the GCPD. Join the Joker.”

It is impossible to know if this is a significant element of history or only background details, but the message suggests the residents of Gotham who gather behind the Prince of Crime clown.

If the DCU Joker is an anarchist symbol of resistance, this could indicate a city already rooted in chaos long before Bruce Wayne enters in the spotlight.

With The brave and the bold Focused on Batman by training to his son Damian as Robin, it is clear that Crusader Caped has protected Gotham for years. This means that many of its iconic thieves, including the Joker, are already established in this continuity.

During a print for the race for Superman In July, Gunn described how Clayface will stand out from the other DCU projects:

“We have Clayface, which is a totally different thing. Even if it is in the same universe, it is a complete horror film. This is one of the things we want to do; there is no corporate style.”

He added:

“It is not as if every film will be like Superman. The artists, directors and writers, each of them will make their sense. This is what we want to bring to the films because we do not want people to get bored.”

This confirms that Clayface will not only be a standard adaptation of comics. Instead, it will lean on horror while planting seeds for the largest myth of Gotham. If this Joker’s reference is more than a background detail, it could be our first real teasing of the DCU and Batman’s most infamous enemy.

The film will be the protagonist Tom Rhys Harries In the main role, together with Eddie Marsan, Max MinghellaAND Naomi Ackie In parts not disclosed. Clay He is currently destined to hit cinemas on 11 September 2026.

So, could this poster be a suggestion that Joker has already left his mark on Gotham in the DCU, or is it just a fun Easter egg? In the end we will find out!