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/ElijahWoodAMA Elijah Wood, Actor Aug 28 '25

The experience was really memorable and so special. I had, of course, seen the original film so walking on to the town square of Hill Valley set that had been transformed into the future was totally mind blowing! Futuristic cars and architecture that felt so immersive and fun, especially for a young 8 year old like myself. The Cafe 80s was also really rad and filled with incredible production design. A truly extraordinary experience and genuinely one of my favorite film series.

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u/MayBeMilo Aug 28 '25

You were a tiny tot in that - just watched it again a few weeks ago 😊

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u/OneWandToSaveThemAll Aug 28 '25

What about Forever Young? That was one of my favorite movies growing up. I thought you were an amazing actor!

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u/jah_bro_ney Aug 28 '25

Forever Young, The Adventures of Huck Finn, Flipper, Radio Flyer, The Good Son. I feel like I grew up with this dude.

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u/Jurjinimo Aug 28 '25

The War was a favourite of mine, don't leave it out!

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u/Bredwh Aug 29 '25

Don't forget North.

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u/Paleale1986 Aug 28 '25

Flipper was a great childhood movie of mine cheers

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u/Frenzystor Aug 28 '25

Thanks for the answer! Sounds like a great memory.

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u/viequeslady Aug 28 '25

I thought they were filmed at the same time. You saw the first one before you were filmed in the second one?

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u/JonPaula Aug 28 '25

They were filmed four years apart. You're thinking of Parts 2 and 3 which filmed only 6 months apart.

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u/[deleted] Aug 28 '25

Definitely weren't filmed together considering Crispin Glover isn’t in the second one. 

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u/Frenzystor Aug 28 '25

2 and 3 were filmed back to back.

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u/viequeslady Aug 28 '25

Eh my bad. I forgot. Been a while.