The Toxic Avenger (upcoming film)

The Toxic Avenger is an upcoming American superhero comedy horror film, written and directed by Macon Blair. The film serves as a reboot and "contemporary reimagining" of the 1984 film of the same name, and the fifth installment overall in its film franchise. It is produced by Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz, who produced the previous films in the franchise, and stars Peter Dinklage as the titular character.

The Toxic Avenger
Directed byMacon Blair
Screenplay byMacon Blair
Based onThe Toxic Avenger
by Lloyd Kaufman
Produced by
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CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Premise

"Based on the 1984 cult classic of the same name. Set in a fantasy world following Winston, a stereotypical weakling who works as a janitor at Garb-X health club and is diagnosed with a terminal illness that can only be cured by an expensive treatment that his greedy, power hungry employer refuses to pay for. After deciding to take matters into his own hands and rob his company, Winston falls into a pit of toxic waste and is transformed into a deformed monster that sets out to do good and get back at all the people who have wronged him."[1]

Cast

Production

Development

On April 6, 2010, a remake of The Toxic Avenger was announced.[2] The remake, said to be aiming for a family-friendly PG-13 release similar to the Toxic Crusaders television series, is to be co-written and directed by Steve Pink.[3] On September 12, 2016, Variety reports that Conrad Vernon will direct the film with executive producers Guillermo del Toro of Double Dare You, Bob Cooper and Alex Schwartz of Storyscape Entertainment and Akiva Goldsman & Greg Lessans of Weed Road. Mike Arnold and Chris Poole are on board to rewrite the screenplay by Pink and Daniel C. Mitchell.[4] On December 10, 2018, it was announced that Legendary Pictures has won the rights to reboot The Toxic Avenger, with Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz to serve as producers.[5] In March 2019, Macon Blair was announced that he'll write and direct the upcoming reboot.[6]

Casting

In May 2013, Arnold Schwarzenegger was in talks for a role in the film.[7] He eventually dropped out to work on Terminator Genisys.[8] In November 2020, it was announced that Peter Dinklage would star in the film.[9] In April 2021, Jacob Tremblay and Taylour Paige were added to the cast.[10][11] In June 2021, Kevin Bacon, Julia Davis and Elijah Wood joined the cast.[12][13]

Filming

Principal production commenced on June 21, 2021 in Bulgaria and wrapped on August 14, 2021.[12][14][1]

References
  1. "Toxic Avenger Reboot Starring Peter Dinklage Wraps Production". ComicBook.com. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
  2. "'The Toxic Avenger' Mops Up In Redo Deal". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 4, 2020.
  3. "Steve Pink to Reboot 'The Toxic Avenger'". ComingSoon.net.
  4. Kroll, Justin (February 14, 2016). "'Sausage Party' Co-Director Conrad Vernon to Helm 'Toxic Avenger' Remake". Variety. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
  5. Pearson, Ben (December 10, 2018). "Toxic Avenger Remake Still Developing as Legendary Scoops Up the Rights". SlashFilm. Retrieved September 17, 2019.
  6. Kroll, Justin (March 21, 2019). "Macon Blair to Direct and Write 'Toxic Avenger' Reboot for Legendary". Variety. Retrieved September 17, 2019.
  7. "Arnold Schwarzenegger in Talks to Star in 'Toxic Avenger' Remake". The Hollywood Reporter. May 13, 2013. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
  8. "TOXIC AVENGER Remake Still "Trying to Happen", Without Schwarzenegger". Nuke the Fridge. February 14, 2015. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
  9. Kroll, Justin (December 2020). "Peter Dinklage To Star In Legendary's 'Toxic Avenger' Reboot". Deadline. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
  10. Kroll, Justin (April 14, 2021). "'Toxic Avenger': Jacob Tremblay Joins Peter Dinklage In The Legendary Reboot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  11. Kroll, Justin (May 3, 2021). "'Toxic Avenger': 'Zola' Star Taylour Paige Joins Peter Dinklage In The Legendary Reboot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
  12. Kit, Borys (June 11, 2021). "Kevin Bacon Tapped for Villain Role in Legendary's 'Toxic Avenger' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
  13. Kroll, Justin (June 16, 2021). "Julia Davis and Elijah Wood Join Peter Dinklage In Legendary's 'Toxic Avenger' Reboot". Deadline Hollywood.
  14. "The Toxic Avenger". Variety Insight. Retrieved June 25, 2021.
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