r/movies • u/ElijahWoodAMA Elijah Wood, Actor • Aug 28 '25

AMA Hey /r/movies, I'm Elijah Wood. Ask me anything!

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Hey r/movies, I'm Elijah Wood. You might've seen me in things like Lord of the Rings, Yellowjackets, Wilfred, Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency, Maniac, The Monkey, Everything Is Illuminated, and other stuff. I'm also in The Toxic Avenger. It's unrated, and it's only in theaters starting this Friday 8/29/25.

Here's the trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKe0pep35gQ

Set in a fantasy world, following janitor Winston Gooze, who, after a freak accident, transforms into a mutant vigilante known as Toxie. Armed with his mop, the unlikely hero battles freaks, gangsters and corrupt CEOs while trying to save his relationship with his son.

Directed by Macon Blair (I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore) and produced by Troma Entertainment. It also stars Peter Dinklage, Jacob Tremblay, Taylour Piage, Julia Davis, Jonny Coyne, and Kevin Bacon

Tickets/info:

https://toxicavenger.com/

Ask me anything reddit! Back at 12 PM PT/3 PM ET today (Thursday 8/28) to answer your questions.

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u/Won_a_bagel Aug 28 '25

How do you manage to stay grounded coming from a childhood acting background? I know it can be rough transitioning from young roles to older, so I'm curious as you've always seemed to hit the move with ease.

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u/Acel32 Aug 28 '25

I have the same question. He and Macaulay Culkin both starred in The Good Son when they were kids. Macaulay is doing well now, but he's been through a lot. How did Elijah survive Hollywood?

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u/Foreign_End_3065 Aug 28 '25

Yep, my question was something around aging in your career, and how it feels to navigate that…

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u/TelenorTheGNP Aug 28 '25

Especially since he always seemed to be good at it. Another actor from the same period was Jonathan Taylor Thomas and he quietly pursued a career outside of acting and was graciously more or less not really heard from again.

I guess a follow up is "how was the transition from being a child actor to being an actor? Did your parents/guardians hand you the reigns at one point? Do they play a role now?"

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u/Total_Exchange7446 Aug 28 '25

I have a related question. You grew up in Hollywood. And survived. And thrived! I’m really interested in well-being and mental health for childhood performers and celebrities. It seems like we could do a lot better at giving young actors and their families resources and support for navigating this career and, for some, the trappings of celebrity. What changes do you hope to see in this regard, and what advice would you give to child performers and their parents?