Teaser Trailer for ‘The Toxic Avenger’ Remake Starring Peter Dinklage
by Alex Billington
September 29, 2023
Source: YouTube
“That’s what the kids are calling him, I think it’s swell.” Legendary has revealed the teaser trailer for The Toxic Avenger, the 2023 remake / update on this horror. The original The Toxic Avenger from 1984 is a Lloyd Kaufman / Troma horror cult classic, introducing the world to one of the most iconic mutant heroes “Toxie”. Many sequels were made, and spin-offs, but now Troma has teamed up with Legendary for a brand new take. Macon Blair’s The Toxic Avenger follows struggling everyman-janitor Winston Gooze (starring Peter Dinklage), who is transformed by a horrible toxic accident into a new evolution of hero: The Toxic Avenger! Now with super-human strength and wielding a glowing mop, he must race against time to save his son and stop a ruthless and power-hungry corporate tyrant bent on harnessing toxic superpowers. Also starring a kick ass supporting cast with Jacob Tremblay, Taylour Paige, Julia Davis, Jonny Coyne, Elijah Wood, and Kevin Bacon. This just premiered at Fantastic Fest and Beyond Fest and is playing at Sitges next. We’re still waiting for a release date, hoping they confirm one this fall soon. Meet the new Toxie.
Here’s the first red band teaser trailer (+ poster) for Macon Blair’s The Toxic Avenger, from YouTube:
From Fantastic Fest: “A horrible toxic accident transforms downtrodden janitor Winston Gooze into a new evolution of hero: The Toxic Avenger! Now wielding a glowing mop with super-human strength, he must race against time to save his son and stop a ruthless and power-hungry tyrant bent on harnessing toxic superpowers to strengthen his polluted empire.” This 2023 update of The Toxic Avenger is both written and directed by American actor / filmmaker Macon Blair, his second feature after directing the film I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore (from 2017) previously. The script is based on the original The Toxic Avenger movie by Lloyd Kaufman & Joe Ritter. It’s produced by Alex Garcia, Michael Herz, Lloyd Kaufman, and Mary Parent. This initially premiered at Fantastic Fest 2023 this fall. Legendary & Troma will release Macon Blair’s The Toxic Avenger sometime later in 2023 – stay tuned for a release date. Look good so far?
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