The Toxic Avenger photo and poster for Legendary’s upcoming superhero comedy have been revealed. The pictures give a glimpse of Peter Dinklage as the titular character.
In addition, it’s been announced the film will host its world premiere at the upcoming Fantastic Fest on September 21, where it will open the event.
Who’s the Cast of The Toxic Avenger?
The Toxic Avenger reboot is a contemporary re-imagining of Troma Entertainment’s 1984 cult classic dark comedy that subverts the superhero genre in the vein of Kick-Ass. Joining Dinklage are Jacob Tremblay (Room, Good Boys), Taylour Paige (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom), Kevin Bacon (X-Men: First Class), Elijah Wood (The Lord of the Rings films), Julia Davis (Camping), Jonny Coyne (Beirut), Sarah Niles (Ted Lasso), David Yow (Under the Silver Lake), and Jane Levy (Evil Dead).
“The remake will center around a struggling everyman transformed into a mutant freak after being pushed into a vat of toxic waste,” reads the synopsis. “He must become an underdog hero to save his son, his friends, and the community from the forces of corruption and greed.”
The upcoming Toxic Avenger reboot is written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Macon Blair (Green Room.) It is produced by original directing duo Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz for Troma Entertainment, with Alex Garcia and Jay Ashenfelter to oversee development for Legendary.
