THE TOXIC AVENGER Getting a Comeback

Of course, he is.  In fact, I’m surprised there hasn’t been any real talk of a TOXIC AVENGER remake until now.  The original film, which became the banner for Troma Entertainment, came out in 1984 and has since generated four sequels, an animated TV show, and even a stage production.  The latter has recently picked up a Lucille Lortel Awards nod for Outstanding Musical.

Nonetheless, Deadline New York is reporting Akiva Goldsman, Richard Saperstein, and Charlie Corwin will be serving as producers on the remake.  The new film will be a family friendlier version of Toxie (that’s his nickname).  It will reportedly have the 90 lb. nerd who is transformed into a hulking, crime fighting beast via a vat of toxic waste taking on environmental challenges.

This will be the second Troma retread backed by Saperstein, who is also behind the Darren Lynn Bousman-directed MOTHER’S DAY.  No writers have been hired yet for TOXIC AVENGER, but expect development to move quickly.