Entertainment Weekly has unveiled exclusive images showcasing the highly anticipated updated appearance of Toxie, the iconic character from the beloved cult classic. Fans have eagerly awaited this moment as it provides a glimpse into the creative direction taken by writer and director Macon Blair in his reinterpretation of The Toxic Avenger. This film wrapped up its filming back in 2021 and released a teaser trailer towards the end of 2023, coinciding with its world premiere. After navigating through a period of uncertainty, the Toxic Avenger remake is set to hit theaters on August 29, just in time for Labor Day weekend celebrations! Thanks to Entertainment Weekly, fans can now enjoy a closer look at Toxie’s revamped design.
Blair’s rendition of The Toxic Avenger features the talented Peter Dinklage in the role of Winston Gooze, a character who embodies the archetype of a stereotypical weakling. Winston works as a janitor at the Garb-X health club and faces a dire diagnosis of a terminal illness. Unfortunately, he discovers that the costly treatment necessary for his survival is being denied by his unscrupulous and power-hungry employer. Fueled by desperation and a desire for justice, Winston makes a bold decision to take matters into his own hands, leading him to rob his employer. This fateful choice results in him tumbling into a vat of toxic waste, where he undergoes a dramatic transformation into a grotesque yet heroic monster, determined to seek revenge on those who have wronged him while also trying to do good in the world.
Dinklage’s impressive performance is complemented by a star-studded cast, including the renowned Kevin Bacon, who portrays the malevolent corporate overlord Bob Garbinger. Additionally, Elijah Wood takes on the role of Bob’s brother, Fritz Garbinger, whose character is described as a blend of “Riff Raff from The Rocky Horror Picture Show and the Danny DeVito Penguin,” showcasing a unique and intriguing character dynamic. The film also features a group known as the Killer Nutz, a theatrical rock group whose stage presence is reminiscent of iconic bands like KISS or Alice Cooper, yet they harbor a dark secret as professional assassins. Other noteworthy cast members include Taylour Paige as the tenacious investigative reporter and vigilante detective JJ Doherty, Jacob Tremblay as Winston’s stepson Wade, and Jonny Coyne as a “shadowy criminal figure.” Sarah Niles plays a “corrupt city official,” while Julia Davis and director Macon Blair also contribute their talents to the film.
The highly anticipated The Toxic Avenger remake was filmed in picturesque Bulgaria and produced by Troma’s Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz in collaboration with Legendary Entertainment. This film has garnered an R rating due to its content, which includes “strong violence and gore, language throughout, sexual references, and brief graphic nudity”. Among its most talked-about scenes is the infamous “butt guts scene,” which promises to deliver the outrageous and over-the-top experience fans expect from a Toxic Avenger story.
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