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Nicolas Cage and Michael Sheen Star in Cyber-Thriller 'C.L.A.Y.'

Nicolas Cage and Michael Sheen Star in Cyber-Thriller 'C.L.A.Y.'

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ThreatCluster •October 4, 2026 at 06:06 UTC
  • •C.L.A.Y. features a cast including Nicolas Cage and Michael Sheen.
  • •The film explores the impact of digital identity through a hacker collective.
  • •Production is set to begin in November 2026 in London.

Nicolas Cage and Michael Sheen are set to star in 'C.L.A.Y.', a psychological cyber-thriller directed by Simon Afram. The film follows a socially invisible computer prodigy who joins an underground hacker collective, C.L.A.Y. (Clowns Laughing At You), whose actions have real-world consequences. As the group's notoriety grows, they attract the attention of intelligence agencies and criminal syndicates. The film is scheduled to begin shooting in London in November 2026. The production team includes cast members from Afram's previous WWII drama, 'Fortitude'. Afram describes the film as exploring themes of identity and belonging in a digital world. No release date has been announced yet.

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2026-10-01
C.L.A.Y. film announced
Deadline reported the casting of Nicolas Cage and Michael Sheen in the psychological cyber-thriller 'C.L.A.Y.' directed by Simon Afram.
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2026-10-02
C.L.A.Y. details revealed
Movieweb provided further insights into the film's plot and themes, comparing it to the series 'Mr. Robot'.
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What is the plot of C.L.A.Y.?
C.L.A.Y. follows a socially invisible computer prodigy who joins an underground hacker collective, leading to real-world consequences.
When does filming start for C.L.A.Y.?
Filming for C.L.A.Y. is set to begin in November 2026 in London.
Who is directing C.L.A.Y.?
C.L.A.Y. is directed by Simon Afram, marking his directorial debut.