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Pink Villa
7 days ago
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- Pink Villa
Peter Dinklage Debuts Gruesome Mop-Wielding Superhero in The Toxic Avenger Unrated Comic-Con Preview
Peter Dinklage stepped into Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con on Thursday and unleashed a mop-wielding monster. The Game of Thrones alum stars in The Toxic Avenger Unrated, a bold reboot of the cult 1984 gorefest, and fans were treated to an exclusive first look at the film's unrated carnage. Dinklage plays Winston Gooze, a down-on-his-luck janitor who becomes the disfigured antihero Toxie after a run-in with toxic waste. The panel featured co-stars Elijah Wood, Jacob Tremblay, Taylour Paige, and director Macon Blair, who joined producer Lloyd Kaufman (creator of the original film) to preview what Blair called a 'goopy' yet 'sweet' reimagining. From toxic waste to mutant hero According to People, Dinklage described his decision to take the role as 'an easy yes,' citing Kaufman as a longtime influence. The actor recalled watching the original on Betamax in New Jersey and being captivated by its crude humor and environmental satire. In the reboot, Winston's transformation into Toxie comes via a gruesome chemical accident—a scene partially shown during the panel, with censored violence and bleeped profanity. Though Dinklage lends his voice and mannerisms, he revealed that stunt performer Luisa Guerreiro physically embodied the mutated Toxie in full prosthetics. 'Over 70% of my performance is not me,' Dinklage admitted. 'She studied all my movements like a hawk and does a better me than I do.' Sincerity beneath the slime While the film promises outrageous violence—director Blair teased a practical effect involving a head lodged in a car engine—the panel took a surprisingly earnest turn. Elijah Wood, who plays villain Fritz Garbinger, praised the film's creativity and the emotional thread between Winston and his son Wade, portrayed by Tremblay. The younger actor admitted he had to 'pretend [he] didn't to absolutely love' Dinklage while filming. For Blair, capturing the chaos and charm of the original without copying its plot was key, per Variety. The Toxic Avenger Unrated opens in theaters August 29.
Newsweek
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'Toxic Avenger' Reboot Trailer Shows Best Look at Peter Dinklage's Toxie
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors The red band trailer for "The Toxic Avenger" reboot is here and it gives us our best look yet at Peter Dinklage as Toxie, the eponymous hero. It also delivers plenty of dark laughs and gore. You can watch the trailer below. Read More: Ryan Reynolds' 'Dragon's Lair' Netflix Movie Recruits 'Muppets' Director The official synopsis for "The Toxic Avenger" reads, "When a downtrodden janitor, Winston Gooze, is exposed to a catastrophic toxic accident, he's transformed into a new kind of hero: The Toxic Avenger." "Now, Toxie must rise from outcast to savior, taking on ruthless corporate overlords and corrupt forces who threaten his son, his friends, and his community. In a world where greed runs rampant... justice is best served radioactive." Toxie in "The Toxic Avenger". Toxie in "The Toxic Avenger". Troma Entertainment Inc. While Dinklage provides the voice for Toxie, Luisa Guerreiro does the body work for the toxic superhero. Speaking about the new Toxie suit, filmmaker Macon Blair said, "The goal was to try to stay true to the vibe of Lloyd's original Jennifer Aspinall/Mitch Cohen creature, with some influence from the 'Toxic Crusaders' cartoon's look, while also trying to do something new and weird and lovable with Toxie's design. I love what Millenium FX did with it — part human, part mutant, all heart." Taylour Paige plays JJ Doherty in the film, an investigative journalist who is looking to expose the company Gooze works for and bring them to justice. Jacob Tremblay plays Winston's stepson, Wade. Kevin Bacon plays chemical industrialist Bob Garbinger while Elijah Wood plays his younger brother, Fritz. Macon Blair, who wrote and directed "The Toxic Avenger" reboot, previously collaborated with Wood on his feature directorial debut, 2017's "I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore." The reboot has been in the works for over a decade, but thankfully for Troma fans, things have changed since development began. The plan was originally to turn the "Toxic Avenger" reboot into a PG-13 action comedy. Blair has instead stuck to the splatter spirit of the original. "The Toxic Avenger" hits theaters on August 29. The film is written and directed by Macon Blair. "The Toxic Avenger" stars Peter Dinklage, Luisa Guerreiro, Jacob Tremblay, Taylour Paige, Kevin Bacon, Elijah Wood and Jane Levy. More Movies: Blumhouse Buys Rights to 'Saw' Franchise Jeremy Allen White Transforms Into Bruce Springsteen in Biopic First Look
Evening Standard
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Evening Standard
Game of Thrones' Peter Dinklage is your new toxic superhero in the weirdest reboot of the year
Now, nearly 40 years later, director Macon Blair (I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore) has resurrected Toxie with an A-list cast, a proper budget, and a surprising amount of heart. At the centre of the chaos is Winston Gooze, played by Dinklage.
Evening Standard
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Evening Standard
Game of Thrones' Peter Dinklage is is your new toxic superhero in the weirdest reboot of the year
Now, nearly 40 years later, director Macon Blair (I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore) has resurrected Toxie with an A-list cast, a proper budget, and a surprising amount of heart. At the centre of the chaos is Winston Gooze, played by Dinklage.
Metro
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Remake of cult 80s horror with 92% on Rotten Tomatoes gets extreme rating
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A gruesome horror film thought to be 'unreleasable' is finally coming to UK cinemas, and it has an extreme rating. The Toxic Avenger, a reboot of the 1984 film of the same name, initially premiered at Fantastic Fest in 2023 before having screenings at Beyond Fest and Sitges. It boasts a star-studded cast including Game Of Thrones star Peter Dinklage and Lord Of The Rings icon Elijah Wood alongside Jacob Tremblay, Taylour Paige, Kevin Bacon, Sarah Niles, Julia Davis, and Julian Kostov. But it has lain dormant for several years after being dubbed 'unreleasable' due to its gory conent, until it was resurrected by Cineverse for US audiences and Signature Entertainment here in the UK. The Toxic Avenger will be released in UK cinemas on August 29, but fans have been warned of its 'ultraviolent' content including 'mutant nudity.' Bloody Disgusting reports that the film will be released entirely uncut and unrated in cinemas, with a warning for: 'ultra violent/toxic content, p**s play, mutant nudity, hilarious harm and gnarly theater fun.' The warning also jokingly stresses that anyone under the age of 18 should not 'even try to get in' to cinemas to see the film. The Toxic Avenger follows janitor Winston Gooze (Dinklage), who, after a freak accident, transforms into the mutant vigilante Toxie. With his mop in hand, he battled everything from corrupt CEOs to hardened criminals while also trying to salvage his complicated relationship with his son. It is the fifth installment in the franchise originally created by Lloyd Kaufman and based on the Marvel comics of the same name. Unlike your average Marvel film, however, The Toxic Avenger was branded 'absurdly gory' and 'extremely silly' by those lucky enough to see it. After a period of silence, in 2024 it was announced the film would not be released due to difficulties securing a distributor, being described as 'unreleasable' with creatives behind the film attributing this to its graphic violence and gore. Film producer Adam Masnyk took to X at the time to say The Toxic Avenger was 'not safe enough to market', and that it could well become lost media. But that will no longer be the case, with Cineverse sharing in January that they had acquired distribution rights for the films with plans to release it theatrically later this year. Speaking about the news in a statement, director Macon Blair said: 'I'm beyond grateful to the team behind The Toxic Avenger who were so supportive and steady-handed as we searched for the perfect distribution partner for our film. 'It's so cool that folks will have the chance to see this in theatres, it's a fun, rowdy movie you wanna see with a crowd. Mutant hero smashes bad guys with a mop: perfect entertainment for the whole family! 'Our goal was always to preserve the heart and spirit of the original Toxie (which was seared into my brain at a very young age) and try to make something that Troma fans would dig and, at the same time, do something with the character that feels fresh. 'Lloyd and Michael at Troma have been a blast to work with; absolutely everyone at Legendary are stars, and I can't wait to start working with the champs at Cinverse to bring this version of Toxie to fans new and old.' Cineverse chairman and SEO Chris McGurk added: 'The Toxic Avenger isn't just a great film; it's an important one. 'Peter Dinklage's transformative performance and Macon Blair's fearless direction deliver a story that speaks to the anxieties of our time with outrageous humour and unflinching creativity. 'This is the kind of movie that major studios are averse to releasing because it dares to push boundaries, but Cineverse is rooted in championing bold, uncompromising storytelling. 'We believe audiences are ready – and eager – for films like this to take centre stage.' Cineverse acquired all US and Canadian theatrical, home entertainment, and streaming rights. Signature Entertainment, meanwhile, acquired UK rights to The Toxic Avenger, with acquisitions and development manager Katie Wilkinson-Javes announcing in a statement: 'The Toxic Avenger is a perfect example of the type of super entertaining commercial genre movie that we're always looking for at Signature. 'Macon Blair's fresh take on the cult anti-hero radiates pure cinema madness and we can't wait to introduce UK and Irish audiences to Peter Dinklage's Toxic Avenger later this year.' The Toxic Avenger currently sits at a 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with many critics praising its practical effects and Dinklage's performance as Toxie. In their review, The Daily Dead wrote: 'An energetic and entertaining reboot that nonetheless struggles to prove the independent, lead-with-bad-taste worlds of Lloyd Kaufman and mainstream studio moviemaking are compatible.' More Trending The Mary Sue said: 'The Toxic Avenger is exactly as advertised. It does what it says on the tin. It's comically violent, absurdly gory, and extremely silly. But it's also a timely 'eat the rich' story infused with an earnest working-class perspective.' AwardsWatch agreed, adding: 'Utter absurdity. Bonkers. Ridiculous…it's a delight to say that this reimagining of Kaufman's iconic mop-wielding toxic avenger tale is entertaining and shockingly heartfelt.' Collider wrote: 'A bonkers & bloody delight. Macon Blair's Toxic Avenger is a hugely enjoyable & rowdy escape that also feels like a celebration of movie magic, especially the wild things one can create with ingenuity, practical effects & a lot of passion for the genre.' The Toxic Avenger will be released in UK cinemas on August 29 . Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Games Inbox: Are you getting a Nintendo Switch 2 next week? MORE: Netflix horror sequel soars to number 1 after viewers stay up to watch MORE: EA to lay off up to 400 employees after Black Panther game cancelled says source
