Jacob Tremblay Joins Peter Dinklage In 'Toxic Avenger' Reboot

Jacob Tremblay Joins Peter Dinklage In 'Toxic Avenger' Reboot

Jacob Tremblay is building up his resume!

The 14-year-old actor’s already big year is getting even bigger as he’s been cast in the upcoming reboot Toxic Avenger, Deadline reveals.

Here’s a synopsis: When a struggling everyman is pushed into a vat of toxic waste, he is transformed into a mutant freak who must go from shunned outcast to underdog hero as he races to save his son, his friends and his community from the forces of corruption and greed.

Toxic Avenger will also star Game of ThronesPeter Dinklage, and is a contemporary reimagining of the 1984 action comedy of the same name.

The original movie also spawned three sequels, a stage musical, an animated series and even a Marvel comic!

If you didn’t know, Jacob will be voicing the title character in the upcoming Disney/Pixar film Luca, which will be out this summer. Watch the teaser trailer here.

He will also be starring as Flounder in the upcoming live action The Little Mermaid, alongside a star-studded cast, led by Halle Bailey. Find out more!

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