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After a fan on Threads asked 'who tf asked for a Clayface movie,' DC Studios co-head James Gunn fired back, arguing that audience demand isn't the only valid reason to greenlight a film. He cited beloved movies like Back to the Future, Casablanca and Mad Max: Fury Road as projects nobody specifically requested but that became classics. The exchange reflects ongoing tension between DC's slate of lesser-known IP adaptations and fans who want more established characters prioritized. Gunn's comments position Clayface as part of DC Studios' broader strategy of taking creative risks on unconventional properties.