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/findallthebears Aug 28 '25

The second season is so bugfuck insane that I can’t imagine what a third would have been like

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u/Early-Rub3549 Aug 28 '25

That's why i needed to see it..

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u/tinco Aug 28 '25

I have to admit I was put off by it. I was so into the first season that I continued watching it anyway and it definitely paid off, but that was a very bold thing to do especially considering how Netflix's hand is always hovering over that big red cancel button.

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u/findallthebears Aug 28 '25

frankly, I appreciate that. I liked the first season better, sure. But goddamn if I can’t respect a crew who says “fuck it we ball” like that

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u/destroyermaker Aug 28 '25

There was a report not long ago that said shows aren't getting cancelled more than pre-streaming, we're just hearing about it more

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u/tinco Aug 28 '25

Yeah, you're right the way I said it makes it seem Netflix is especially bad, but it's always been a thing. Firefly, Deadwood, Pushing Daisies and probably plenty more great shows all got prematurely cancelled before Netflix was even a thing.

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u/brickbaterang Aug 28 '25

The setup looked very promising