Peter Dinklage & Elijah Wood Reveal The Toxic Avenger: Unrated at Comic‑Con Spotlight..

 At San Diego Comic‑Con 2025, the cast and creators of the highly anticipated The Toxic Avenger: Unrated unveiled exclusive footage and insights during a packed Hall H panel. Among the stars present were Peter Dinklage, Elijah Wood, Jacob Tremblay, and Taylour Paige, alongside writer-director Macon Blair and producers, including original creator Lloyd Kaufman.

Dinklage Embraces Iconic Role with Satirical Flair..

Peter Dinklage, who voices Winston Gooze and The Toxic Avenger after his horrifying transformation, shared that the film gets to the heart of environmental satire through comedy. He called stepping into “Toxie’s” shoes an “easy yes”, citing his admiration for Lloyd Kaufman and the original Troma universe.

Elijah Wood Promises a “Beating Heart” in His Villainous Role..

Wood plays Fritz Garbinger, the psychotic underling to Kevin Bacon's corrupt corporate figure. At Comic-Con, Wood noted that the film is “filled to the brim with ideas, fun, and medium‑mangling creativity,” emphasizing the unexpected depth behind the gore and satire.

From “Unreleasable” to Unrated Box-Office Sensation..

Originally labeled “unreleasable” due to its extreme violence and mutant nudity, The Toxic Avenger reboot struggled for distribution after premiering in 2023. However, in January 2025, Cineverse acquired the rights and confirmed an unrated theatrical release slated for August 29, 2025, exclusively in the U.S. Taylour Paige (investigative vigilante J.J. Doherty) embraced the label as a badge of honor, celebrating the project's bold creative spirit.

Behind-the-Scenes Spotlight: Suits, Voices, and Creative Choices..

Director Macon Blair explained that although Peter Dinklage voices Toxie, the physical performance is delivered by Luisa Guerreiro, a movement artist wearing prosthetics in extreme heat and layers of makeup—an approach praised for preserving emotional detail in the character’s eyes and movements.

Final Thoughts..

With its Comic‑Con debut and confirmed release date, The Toxic Avenger: Unrated is now primed for cult status. Dinklage brings emotional gravitas, Elijah Wood channels chaotic villainy, and Blair’s gritty directorial vision ensures Toxie’s return is visceral, satirical, and entirely necessary.