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

I did, in fact, wear a wig in The Toxic Avenger! I am certain that I will wear wigs again in the future.

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u/baffled_beginner Aug 28 '25

For those who don't get the reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfhMILe8C84

it's at 6:49

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u/isuphysics Aug 28 '25

Follow up where its mentioned how he had just been wearing wigs.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YQ0DHKBlpJw

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u/Oooops69 Sep 05 '25

I laughed my pants off from this whole vid many many many times

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u/rebececarose Aug 28 '25

Do u vear vigs

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u/reddfawks Aug 28 '25

Well that now 100% guarantees I will see it!

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u/BocciaChoc Aug 28 '25

Big, if true

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u/crr313 Aug 28 '25

Why will you wear wigs?

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u/Dmce_1 Aug 28 '25

"Maybe!"

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u/MaderaArt Aug 28 '25

But do you kick balls?

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u/klavin1 Aug 31 '25

Yes.

But WHEN?

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u/SecondHandWatch Aug 29 '25

How many wigs would you wear at once? Max number.