Why Peter Dinklage Will Be the Ultimate Toxic Avenger
A fan favorite takes on a cult classic
The 1984 film The Toxic Avenger is getting a reboot. It was announced in late November that Peter Dinklage will be the protagonist of the film. It’s a cult classic remake that has a lot of us waiting on the edge of our seats for release day.
Peter Dinklage is best known for his role as Tyrion Lannister on Game of Thrones. He also appeared in Elf (2003), Lassie (2005), X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014), Avengers: Infinity War (2018)and many other movies.
What makes him a great choice for this role? Let’s break it down. But first, who is the Toxic Avenger?
Who is the Toxic Avenger
The Toxic Avenger was a dark comedy splatter fest that first saw the light of day in 1984. It starred Mark Torgl as Melvin Ferd, a 98-pound weakling that was the janitor at a health club in Tromaville.
Tormented, harassed and teased mercilessly, Melvin ends up tumbling out of a window and landing in a barrel of toxic waste. It transforms him into the Toxic Avenger, a monster hero who lives in a junkyard.
Rotten Tomatoes gives the original film a 70% rating. Here are a couple of reviews posted on that site:
