Sneaky DCU Easter Egg Teases Robin’s Debut Ahead of New Batman Movie

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Upcoming DC Studios movie titled “Clayface” is in production and will present an R-rated body horror tale centered on Matt Hagen. This film marks the first DC Universe production within Gotham City, offering viewers a fresh perspective on this timeless setting while expanding upon the collective universe’s backstory. Leaked images of “Clayface” provide fans with glimpses of how this Gotham City differs from previous interpretations and hint at connections to the broader Batman mythos. The most recent snapshots suggest the introduction of Batman’s iconic sidekick in the film.

On X, the account DCU PRIME TV posted a fresh photo from the Clayface set, showcasing a flyer for the acrobatic troupe, the Flying Graysons, pasted on a brick wall. In DC Comics lore, the Flying Graysons are a circus family known for their trapeze acts. They play a significant role in Robin’s backstory; following the death of John and Mary Grayson, Bruce Wayne adopted their son Dick Grayson and mentored him. Here’s the image you can see below:

The DCU PRIME TV account recently shared a photo from the Clayface set, which displayed a flyer for the Flying Graysons stuck on a wall. In DC Comics, the Flying Graysons are an acrobatic family famous for their trapeze acts. They play a crucial part in Robin’s origin story; after John and Mary Grayson were killed, Bruce Wayne took their son Dick Grayson under his wing following their tragic demise. Have a look at the image below:

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A new picture from the Clayface set was shared by DCU PRIME TV’s account, featuring a flyer for the Flying Graysons plastered on a brick wall. In the world of DC Comics, the Flying Graysons are an acrobatic family who excel in trapeze acts. They hold significance in Robin’s background story; after John and Mary Grayson were slain, Bruce Wayne adopted their son Dick Grayson and became his mentor. Check out the image below for yourself:

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Dick Grayson and The Flying Graysons have been teased on set of ‘CLAYFACE’.

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— DCU PRIME TV (@DCUPRIMETV) September 11, 2025

What Clayface‘s Flying Graysons Poster Could Mean for the DCU

Initially, spotting a Flying Graysons poster on the Clayface set might spark doubts about the DC Universe’s chronology. It could lead to speculation that the troupe is active in Gotham City and preparing for a show, which may cause confusion given that the upcoming Batman film titled “The Brave and the Bold” centers around Bruce Wayne and his son Damian. However, considering that by the time Bruce discovered Damian, he had already trained numerous sidekicks as part of an extended Bat Family, including Dick Grayson, it’s puzzling how Dick’s biological parents would still be alive when “The Brave and the Bold” begins.

There are two possible interpretations for this. One possibility is that Clayface’s movie, titled Clayface, happens before The Brave and the Bold, a time when all members of the Grayson family are still alive. Since Clayface was already a metahuman in Creature Commandos, it’s likely that the movie could be a prequel telling how he became who he is. Another theory suggests that the Graysons might have passed away long ago and this flyer has just remained on the wall without being taken down. The weathered look of the flyer in the Clayface movie may be intended to give fans insight into what happened in Gotham within the DC Universe.

In the Batman: Arkham video game series, promotional materials featuring the Flying Graysons are present, despite Dick Grayson, who operates as Nightwing in this universe, having lost his parents well before the events of the games. Similarly, it’s plausible that Clayface might be offering hints or clues; however, fans should remember that these flyers do not necessarily imply that the Graysons are still alive in the DCU. The Batman franchise contains many unanswered questions, and perhaps Clayface will offer some insight to help clarify matters.

Essentially, it appears that the flyer might be an homage or nod to dedicated DC fans, acting as a fun Easter egg. Instead of rehashing familiar origin stories for characters like Superman and Batman, the DC Universe plunges viewers right into the action, mid-story. In this world, superheroes and metahumans have been active for about 300 years when the story of Superman starts, implying a lot has already happened in the universe. The inclusion of a Flying Graysons poster serves as a concise way to highlight significant events in the DC Universe’s past without needing to spend much screen time on them.

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2025-09-12 19:16