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The world finally got its first look at Peter Dinklage as Toxie in The Toxic Avenger reboot, and let’s say the internet is having an absolute meltdown. The new image, which dropped recently, showcases Peter Dinklage in all his grotesque, mutated glory, and fans wasted no time in delivering some of the funniest, most brutally honest reactions.
The Toxic Avenger reboot is a modern reimagining of the 1984 cult classic, known for its absurd humor, over-the-top violence, and a protagonist who looks like he lost a fight with a vat of radioactive sludge (because he did). And judging by the internet’s response, Peter Dinklage’s transformation is hitting all the right (or wrong) notes.
Peter Dinklage as Toxie A Perfectly Mutant Casting Choice
Dinklage is stepping into the role of Melvin, a janitor who gets dunked into toxic waste and emerges as a disfigured yet oddly heroic being. Fans were already intrigued by the casting, but the first official image of him as Toxie took things to a whole new level.
Within minutes of the reveal, social media exploded. People weren’t just reacting, they were unleashing a flood of unhinged, gut-busting takes that made the whole thing even funnier. The consensus? Dinklage looks like he smells... questionable.
A user bluntly observed:
"Mans looks like he smells like expired batteries."
Look, it’s not technically a scratch-and-sniff movie poster, but if it were, we’d all be holding our breath.
Another fan (@shrunkenpants) was all in for the casting choice, saying:
"Holy crap, talk about perfect casting."
It’s true if there was ever an actor who could make a radioactive swamp monster feel like a layered, complex character, it’s Peter Dinklage.
Then some were just hyped for the reboot itself. A user (@ALister97980) wrote:
"Wow looks toxic, I really can't wait for this to release."
Good to know that despite the, uh, pungent first impressions, the anticipation is still sky-high.
Naturally, the memes came rolling in like a radioactive tidal wave. People couldn’t resist making connections, from Power Rangers villains to… parade floats?
One user joked:
Honestly, with the right lighting, Toxie could pass as a lost member of Rita Repulsa’s squad.
Another user (@HindsightFilm) admitted:
"Why did I think this was a parade float?!"
To be fair, if you saw that thing rolling down your street, you’d probably assume Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade took a very dark turn.
And of course, there was this gem
Let’s be real, if a Toxic Avenger reboot starring Peter Dinklage wasn’t already the wildest surprise of 2025, we’d have bigger problems.
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The internet may be roasting Toxie like a mutant marshmallow, but deep down, there’s a lot of love for this reboot. If anything, the hilarious reactions prove that people are excited and slightly terrified for what’s to come.
So, whether you think he looks like a melted candle or a misunderstood superhero, one thing’s for sure: The Toxic Avenger reboot is already making waves. And judging by the internet’s reaction, it might just be the most beautifully grotesque thing to hit our screens in 2025.
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