Peter Dinklage to star in new 'Toxic Avenger' movie
New Jersey’s own Peter Dinklage has signed on to star in the remake of a film set in New Jersey, The Toxic Avenger. According to Deadline, it’s not a remake, per se, but rather a “contemporary reimagining of Troma Entertainment’s successful 1984 low-budget action comedy hit.” If you’re unfamiliar with the movie, it’s about a meek janitor who is constantly harassed, picked on, and humiliated by patrons of the New Jersey health club where he works. During one incident of torment, he jumps out a window and lands in a vat of toxic waste, setting him on fire. The toxic goo and fire...