Aaron Paul Joins 'Clayface', Reviving Deadman Fan Theories - Dread Central
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Aaron Paul's casting in 'Clayface' has instantly reignited a years-old fan theory — a textbook case of how confirmation bias turns any new data point into "proof."
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Theory Briefing
- Aaron Paul joining the DC film 'Clayface' immediately reignited fan speculation that he is secretly playing Deadman.
- The Deadman theory predates James Gunn's DCU, showing how persistent fan narratives survive multiple reboots and casting cycles.
- Confirmation bias drives fans to reinterpret every new casting announcement as evidence for a pre-existing belief, regardless of actual confirmation.