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Aaron Paul's Clayface Cameo Revealed
23 Oct
Summary
- Aaron Paul made a brief cameo in the Clayface finale.
- Paul played the abusive father, Matt Hagen's dad.
- Director James Watkins called the scene 'dark glee'.

Aaron Paul made a brief appearance in the finale of the film Clayface, portraying the abusive father of Matt Hagen. Director James Watkins confirmed Paul's role as a brief Easter egg, noting that much of the footage featuring Paul was ultimately cut. The film, which is currently playing in theaters, explores themes of revenge and primal impulses.
Watkins described the climactic club scene, where Matt Hagen unleashes his shapeshifting abilities, as the 'dark glee of the film.' This sequence balances levity with brutality, aiming to create audience complicity before unsettling them as the character's actions escalate. Paul's appearance also marks a reunion with actor Max Minghella, who plays Detective John Borrelli.