What would they say back in the Shire?
“I wanted it to feel like a Peter Sellers key in of performance where he just goes invisible.
“Similar to the original Toxic Avenger, he’s singularly unqualified to be a hero.
Elijah Wood in ‘The Toxic Avenger’.Legendary Pictures
Wood’s character is “the runt of the family, whereas his older brother is this golden god.
So, that’s their dynamic,” Blair adds.
“He’s kind of a henchman at this corrupt company.”
Peter Dinklage in ‘The Toxic Avenger’.Legendary Pictures
“So, when they talk about how dangerous and evil they are, they actuallyaredangerous and evil.”
The onscreen talent includesZolaactressTaylour Paigeas JJ Doherty andThe Little Mermaid’sJacob Tremblayas Winston’s stepson Wade.
Blair says Paige’s role is part investigative reporter, part vigilante detective.
Kevin Bacon in ‘The Toxic Avenger’.Legendary Pictures
He adds, “That’s all compounded by this lack of connection with his new father.”
Blair has a long history with “Toxie.”
“My group of friends were starting to make our own movies on VHS.
‘The Toxic Avenger’.Legendary Pictures
Everything we did was a rip-off of Monty Python and early Troma movies,” he says.
Blair is still intent on keeping that unveiling under wraps for the moment.
“But it’s practical effects.
Taylour Paige in ‘The Toxic Avenger’.Legendary Pictures
you’re free to see all the goopy little boils and stuff like that.
Hey, you had us at “goopy little boils.”
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Jacob Tremblay in ‘The Toxic Avenger’.Legendary Pictures
‘The Toxic Avenger’.Legendary Pictures
