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James Gunn denies those Daniel Radcliffe as Clayface rumors: ‘100% false’

James Gunn loves to interact with curious fans on social media. His latest interaction might disappoint fans of Harry Potter.

Earlier this week. Jeff Sneider of The InSneider reported that Radcliffe is one of DC Studios’ rumored choices to star in Clayface. Gunn saw the rumor and took to Threads to deny Radcliffe’s involvement.

“As we confirmed the other day. We’re closing a deal with James [Watkins] to direct,” Gunn wrote on Threads. “Because we don’t have a director yet, we haven’t even started the casting process. Daniel is great but we certainly haven’t talked to or considered him. So this one is 100% false.”.

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This wouldn’t be the first time Radcliffe has been fancast into a superhero role. Internet rumors suggested that Radcliffe was circling the role of Wolverine in the X-Men franchise. Radcliffe has repeatedly denied the reports.

As Gunn mentioned, Speak No Evil director James Watkins is closing in on a deal to direct Clayface for DC Studios. Mike Flanagan penned the screenplay, but the horror maestro could not direct due to his commitment to the new Exorcist movie.

Clayface is the shapeshifting villain and. Primary antagonist of Batman. However, Flanagan’s Clayface will likely not serve as a vehicle to square off against the Caped Crusader. Instead, DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran described Clayface as a “body horror film,” while Gunn hopes the movie “works as a pure horror movie for somebody who doesn’t care at all about DC.”.

Casting will begin shortly after Watkins signs his deal. Per Gunn, one actor who will not play Clayface is Alan Tudyk, who voices the character in Creature Commandos and Harley Quinn.

Clayface will begin filming later this year, with casting beginning soon after Watkins signs his deal.

Clayface opens in theaters on September 11, 2026.

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Star Wars’ Kathleen Kennedy on retirement, Shawn Levy’s movie, & Simon Kinberg’s trilogy

Kathleen Kennedy is setting the record straight about her alleged retirement from Star Wars and Lucasfilm.

Earlier this week. It was reported that Kennedy informed her associates of her plans to retire from Lucasfilm by the end of 2025. Days later, Kennedy spoke with Deadline to shoot down those retirement rumors and clarify her future plans.

“The truth is, and. I want to just say loud and clear, I am not retiring,” Kennedy stated. “I will never retire from movies. I will die making movies. That is the first thing that’s significant to say. I am not retiring. What’s happening at Lucasfilm is I have been talking for quite some time with both Bob and Alan about what eventual succession might look like.”.

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Kennedy mentioned that the announcement of her succession plan at Lucasfilm should come within months to a year.

With a succession plan in place. Kennedy will now focus on producing Star Wars movies. First up for Kennedy is The Mandalorian & Grogu, which arrives on May 22, 2026. After Mando, Kennedy will produce a Star Wars movie from Deadpool & Wolverine’s Shawn Levy. Jonathan Tropper will pen the script, and Ryan Gosling is in negotiations to star.

Kennedy revealed key details about Levy’s movie, including that it will take place post-Skywalker Saga “maybe five or six years out.” Kennedy also mentioned it will feature new characters while leaving the door open for familiar faces from previous movies.

“It’s all pretty much new characters,” Kennedy introduced about Levy’s movie. “We may bring some of the characters back from the sequel saga, but. Pretty much new characters.”.

Levy is not the only filmmaker working on a Star Wars project. In November, Lucasfilm hired Simon Kinberg to write and produce a new trilogy. Kinberg’s movies are the “next iteration,” meaning the next saga will advance the Star Wars timeline past the sequel trilogy.

We’re absolutely rolling fast and. Furiously,” Kennedy revealed about Kinberg’s trilogy. “That has gone exceptionally well, and he’s literally going to script as we speak. We’ll see something probably around June.”.

Both Levy’s movie and Kinberg’s trilogy are undated.

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Lightspeed Ropes In Former HSBC Executive Naina Lal Kidwai As Venture Advisor

Kidwai has also served as the president of FICCI and has also been a board member with the Prime Minister’s Trade and Industry Council.

With more than 40 years of experience in the financial sector, she retired as the group general manager and country head of India and chairperson of HSBC India in 2015.

Kidwai will help the firm’s portfolio companies to navigate growth operations, strategy, regulatory landscapes and market expansion.

Multi-stage venture capital firm Lightspeed has roped in veteran banker Naina Lal Kidwai as a venture advisor.

In her new role, Kidwai will help the firm’s portfolio companies to navigate growth operations. Strategy, regulatory landscapes and market expansion.

With more than 40 years of experience in the financial sector, she retired as the group general manager and country head of India and chairperson of HSBC India in 2015. Kidwai was also a director on the HSBC Asia Pacific board and also held various leadership roles in companies such as PwC, ANZ Grindlays and Morgan Stanley.

“Kidwai’s unparalleled experience in banking and finance coupled with a visionary approach will be invaluable as we continue to back category-defining companies in India and beyond,” stated Bejul Somaia. Partner at Lightspeed.

Kidwai has also served as the president of FICCI and has also been a board member with the Prime Minister’s Trade and Industry Council. She is currently serving as the chairperson at Rothschild India and is also a senior advisor at Advent Private Equity and TPG Rise Climate.

Lightspeed India Partners counts Zepto, OYO, ACKO, Razorpay and Zetwork among its portfolio companies.

Building on these developments, the development comes at a time when a host of VCs and private equity firms have seen a flurry of top level rejigs.

Four days back, PE firm Investcorp onboarded former Tech Mahindra executive Vivek Agarwal as senior operating partner to head its expansion into software services sectors.

A day later. Partner and COO at Elevation Capital, Vivek Mathur stepped down from his role after a 14 year long stint. Also, Shailesh Lakhani and Abheek Anand, managing partners at Peak XV are set to leave the VC firm, marking its third major exit in the last one year.

As per Inc42’s analysis, last year the VC ecosystem witnessed 13 major top level exits and most of the outgoing investors had plans to float their own funds to make capital more accessible to Indian founders.

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