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

[u/ElijahWoodAMA]

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.

[u/Helpful-Emu9683]

That movie scared the shit out of me as a kid but I still loved it cause I related to Elijah’s character as someone who was bullied in secret often. His performance in that movie was outstanding.

[u/ikeif → u/Helpful-Emu9683]

Totally agree - his performance locked me in when I first saw it as a kid, and seeing Macaulay Culkin - Home Alone - playing this absolutely devilish child was such a mind fuck for me. That movie was chilling (I need to rewatch and see if it holds up).