If you thought Jacob Tremblay was toxic in Good Boys, just wait until you see what he does next. Deadline reports Tremblay will join Peter Dinklage in Legendary’s reboot of Toxic Avenger. The studio behind the MonsterVerse franchise of movies acquired the rights from Troma, who launched the mutated environmental hero in 1984.
Details on Tremblay’s role are being kept a mystery for now, but he could be playing Toxie’s son? The story centers on a bullied everyman who gets pushed into a vat of toxic waste and emerges as the mutant hero with freakish superhuman strength and looks to match. The character has gone on to achieve cult status, appearing in multiple sequels, spinoffs, comics, toys, and more.
Directing this new take on Toxic Avenger is Macon Blair, best known for his acting roles in Blue Ruin and Green Room, and for directing Netflix’s I Don’t Feel At Home In This World Anymore.
Next up for Tremblay is voicing Flounder in Disney’s live-action The Little Mermaid. He’ll always be remembered for his
