FantasticFest in a tweet on August 15, 2023, released the first image seen from the new Toxic Avenger Reboot. ‘The Toxic Avenger’ (2023) will premiere as part of the opening night of films at FantasticFest taking place Sept. 21-28, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
The original film The Toxic Avenger was released in 1984 by Troma Entertainment, whereupon it become a beloved cult film. The film also launched a franchise which included sequels, a musical, and a cartoon series.
The new reboot features Peter Dinklage as the title character, joined by Jacob Tremblay, Taylour Paige, Kevin Bacon, Sarah Niles, Julia Davis, Julian Kostov and Elijah Wood.
Macon Blair is directing the reboot with production by Troma Entertainment founders Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz.
Let’s start with the headline grabbers. Opening night: THE TOXIC AVENGER. Peter Dinklage wields the mop. Jacob Tremblay, Taylour Paige, Elijah Wood and Kevin Bacon rule. Macon Blair directs. @legendary produces. FF audiences flip. pic.twitter.com/GUsjUq8bOI
— Fantastic Fest (@fantasticfest) August 15, 2023
Photo Credit: Legendary Pictures