With Peter Dinklage and Elijah Wood topping the credits, the reboot of The Toxic Avenger has already finished filming.
Superhero cinema has become the genre par excellence. There is no year that does not have a premiere of the theme, indeed, there is no season of the year that does not have a production of Marvel or DC. In addition, it is not only that they are produced, but that the reception they have, revolutionizing the box office, makes companies feel the obligation to continue creating. However, in 1984 things were not like that. For this reason, many films related to that world were independent and did not have a large budget. The Toxic Avenger It wasn’t even based on a comic, so it had everything but money.
Thus, with a low economic injection, Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz, created one of the most bizarre feature films of the 20th century, telling the story of a deformed man who dispensed justice with his own hands.
Despite not looking like a very promising story, the film had some success, being considered cult. Upon achieving this, it was saved in the memory of Hollywood, until the unexpected arrived. A few months ago it began to be rumored that a reboot of it was being prepared.
Reboot
Little by little the rumor took shape and became a reality. As the weeks passed, important details were revealed. The first thing that was known is that this time there would be much more financial arm behind. Peter dinklage, recognized by game of Thrones and X-Men: Days of Future Past, signed to star in the project.
Also, the big stars Elijah Wood and Kevin bacon joined the cast. Both in roles that, as expected, will be villains in the plot. The actress Taylour Page, co-star of Chadwick boseman on Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, will also be present.
Thus, with a luxurious cast, Hertz and Kaufman returned as producers, guaranteeing a certain fidelity to the original version. It is unknown if it will be a reboot only or also a kind of sequel. The great news is that it is finished filming, so it is only waiting for a few months of post-production. After that, it is budgeted that the first trailer and much more information reach the public.
The news was given by Macon blair, who will direct the delivery, via Twitter. The Toxic Avenger does not have a release date yet.