Elijah Wood's Villain Makeup Revealed for The Toxic Avenger
Special makeup footage shows Elijah Wood's transformation into Fritz, the brother of Kevin Bacon's corrupt company president, ahead of the film's November 13 Japan release.
Special makeup footage from The Toxic Avenger has been released, showing Elijah Wood's transformation into the villain Fritz. According to cinematoday.jp, the footage captures the making-of process behind Wood's pale-skinned, balding look.
In the film, Wood plays Fritz, the brother of the corrupt company president portrayed by Kevin Bacon. Fritz takes part in his brother's wrongdoing, placing him among the story's antagonists.
Wood described the film's story and characters as having a real heart at their center, while also being completely crazy, absurd and very fun.
The movie stars Peter Dinklage as Winston, a timid janitor who falls into a tank of toxic waste and gains superhuman powers, becoming the Toxic Avenger who fights a corrupt company. The film is a Hollywood reboot of the cult original The Toxic Avenger.
The Toxic Avenger opens nationwide in Japan on November 13 with an R15+ rating.
Quick answers
When does The Toxic Avenger open in Japan?
The film opens nationwide in Japan on November 13 with an R15+ rating.
Who does Elijah Wood play in The Toxic Avenger?
Elijah Wood plays Fritz, the brother of the corrupt company president played by Kevin Bacon.
Who stars as the Toxic Avenger?
Peter Dinklage plays Winston, the janitor who becomes the Toxic Avenger.