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Legendary Entertainment acquired the rights to The Toxic Avenger a few years back, with plans for a reboot of the horror-comedy property having been on the cards for a while now. Unfortunately, however, movement on the project has been slow.
It snagged a director last year, though, in the form of Macon Blair, while we also know that it’ll be produced by Troma Entertainment founders Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz, with Legendary’s Alex Garcia and Jay Ashenfelter on board as well to help bring the project out of development hell and into theaters. And now, the film has finally found its star.
According to Deadline, Game of Thrones‘ Peter Dinklage will headline the reboot, which is being described as “a contemporary reimagining of Troma Entertainment’s successful 1984 low-budget action comedy hit.” He’s the first and only cast member to board the movie, but with an actor of his caliber now involved, you can bet that things will begin to pick up steam.
Though far from what you’d call a big hit back in the day, the original Toxic Avenger has a strong cult following and inspired three follow-ups, a television cartoon, and even both a Marvel comic and a stage musical. Thanks to a campy tone, ridiculous effects and loads of violence, it had a cheap, B-movie vibe to it that endeared it to many. And it’ll certainly be interesting to see what direction they head in with the reboot.
With Kaufman and Herz involved, hopefully the project will keep at least some of the silly, anarchic spirit of the original. Though seeing that Deadline notes it’s a reimagining, you can also expect it to be given a fresh coat of paint for modern times.
But tell us, are you excited to see Peter Dinklage sign on for the Toxic Avenger reboot? Let us know down below.
Paul Walker’s tragic death in 2013 left the world in shock, with the actor being taken from us far too soon. And today, on the 7th anniversary of his passing, the internet is remembering the performer and all the good memories he brought us.
Obviously, Walker will always be most closely associated with the mega successful Fast & Furious franchise, but with over 40 credits to his name according to IMDb, it’s clear that he led a very diverse career that spanned numerous projects and genres, all of which led to him becoming one of Hollywood’s most enjoyable and dependable action stars.
Circling back to the anniversary of his death, though, and below you can find a sample of what folks are saying over on Twitter to mark the occasion:
Rest In Peace Paul walker can’t believe it’s been 7 years already
#PaulWalker pic.twitter.com/xPTDattMEe
— Brie (@bankonbalorr) November 30, 2020
I seriously can't believe its been 7 years ago tomorrow that we lost Paul Walker seems like it was yesterday
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— Tiffanyy
(@Tiffstarr09) November 30, 2020
I cant believe it's been 7 years without you
Remembering Paul Walker on his Death Anniversarypic.twitter.com/cLYko2DQSW
— Blaugunner007 (@ThatArsenalFan7) November 30, 2020
Today is November 30th. 7 years ago today Paul walker passed away in a car crash
race in peace
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— .miguel_ (@ampezzz) November 30, 2020
Today on November 30th 2013 we lost one of the most beautiful souls, Paul Walker. He was an amazing person but also activist, actor and so much more. He loved cars, the ocean, the outdoors, surfing, his daughter especially, etc. Please keep him and his family in your thoughts.
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— 𝐂𝐡𝐥♡𝐞 (@mikey_styles) November 30, 2020
Paul Walker is not dead, he is just waiting at the finish line pic.twitter.com/HOAaRfrPNL
— wiki (@luvemybae) November 30, 2020
its really been 7 years man, this guy was a legend to me growing up
RIP Paul Walker
"i owe you a 10 second car" pic.twitter.com/i8h8f0brG3
—
hayden
(@haydenthethird) November 30, 2020
30/11/2013
7 years ago today We lost a legend in the car community
If one day speed kills me, don’t cry because i was smiling” -Paul Walker pic.twitter.com/9PgeIU9xIR
— Evo Lovers
(@EvoLovers) November 30, 2020
It's been a long day, without you my friend
Hoje completa 7 anos da morte precoce do ator Paul Walker
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— Plantão de Nerdices (@plantaonerdice) November 30, 2020
Paul Walker R.I.P
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— 4Teker1insan (@4teker1insan) November 25, 2020
Of course, while Walker is no longer with us, he’s certainly not been forgotten about – as you can see up above – and we may even get to witness his return to the big screen again. He was already brought back in Furious 7 using existing footage mixed with visual effects and the help of his brothers as body doubles, and there’ve been rumors that he’ll be showing up in F9 as well in some capacity.
With the film not due out until May 28th, 2021, it’ll probably be a while yet before we find out for sure if he’s going to return once more, but even if he doesn’t, you can be sure that the ninth installment in the mega successful franchise will still acknowledge Paul Walker in some way. After all, his shadow looms large over the beloved Fast and Furious series and his absence is certainly felt.
Though religiously controversial at the time of release, there are few novels that gained as much popularity in the 2000s as Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code. So, it was a no-brainer for Hollywood to hop on the train and make an adaptation, and that’s exactly what happened in 2006 when director Ron Howard teamed up with actor Tom Hanks for the film version, which went on to become one of the highest grossing movies of the year, though it didn’t fare quite as well with critics.
The Da Vinci Code tells the story of Harvard professor Robert Langdon (Hanks) who, after being framed for the murder of Louvre curator Jacques Saunière, must unravel a mystery involving Leonardo Da Vinci’s famous painting The Last Supper. And though it’s not the best movie he’s ever made, it’s worth a watch for Hanks’ performance and the fantastic lineup of actors that include such big names as Ian McKellen, Alfred Molina, Paul Bettany and Audrey Justine Tautou.
If you’ve never seen the film, it’s available to stream on Netflix starting from tomorrow. And even better, it’ll be joined by the follow-up movie Angels & Demons, which catches back up with Langdon for another exciting adventure.
There’s one tidbit of information you should know going into the two flicks, though, and that’s that strangely, while Brown’s novel version of Angels & Demons is actually set before the events of The Da Vinci Code, Howard chose to treat the film version as a sequel. So, while it may seem weird if you’re a fan of the books, you should absolutely watch The Da Vinci Code first, as Angels & Demons serves as Langdon’s second quest in the movie timeline.
If neither Tom Hanks effort is tickling your fancy, though, that’s not a problem, as Netflix has no shortage of incredible films and shows launching over the coming weeks and you can head through here to see the rest of December’s offerings.