Thwaites, Moriarty Join C.L.A.Y. Thriller Cast
Brenton Thwaites and Erin Moriarty have joined the cast of the psychological cyber-thriller C.L.A.Y., which begins filming in London in November 2026.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Action/Adventure
Brenton Thwaites and Erin Moriarty have joined the cast of C.L.A.Y., a psychological cyber-thriller written, directed and produced by Simon Afram. Filming begins on location in London in November 2026.
Why it matters
The casting adds two recognizable names to an independent action-thriller that marks Afram's directorial debut. The project will shoot in London, drawing production activity to the city.
The casting was announced on November 3, 2026, and filming is set to begin on location in London in November 2026. No release date, distributor or budget has been disclosed.
The players
Simon Afram
Afram wrote, directed and produced C.L.A.Y. as his directorial debut, having previously written and produced the WWII espionage feature Fortitude for director Simon West.
Brenton Thwaites
Thwaites is an Australian actor best known for his role in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.
Erin Moriarty
Moriarty is an American actress known for her role in the Amazon series The Boys.
The details
C.L.A.Y. (Clowns Laughing At You) follows a computer prodigy drawn into an underground hacker collective. Thwaites is known for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales and Moriarty for The Boys.
Timeline
November 3, 2026: Thwaites and Moriarty casting announced.
November 2026: Production begins on location in London.
Industry Context
C.L.A.Y. is Simon Afram's directorial debut, following his earlier screenwriting and producing work on the WWII espionage feature Fortitude for director Simon West. The project places a first-time director at the center of a cyber-thriller with a mixed cast of established actors.
No release date, distributor or streaming platform has been announced, so viewers cannot yet determine where or when to watch C.L.A.Y. Production in London begins in November 2026, with the release timeline still unconfirmed.
The takeaway
Readers following the film should watch for a release date and distributor announcement, which the production has not yet made. Tracking Afram's debut will show whether a first-time director can carry a cast of this profile through to release.
What happens next
Filming is scheduled to begin on location in London in November 2026.
Further reading
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