"Toxic Avenger" Japanese Theatrical Poster
Variety reports that Arnold Schwarzenegger is in talks to star in a reboot of Troma’s 1984 cult classic, Toxic Avenger. Contrary to what most would expect, Schwarzenegger’s not wanted for the title role, but he will be the main star if he signs up for the movie (how the heck would that work?).
The Toxic Avenger reboot will be penned by Steve Pink (director of Hot Tub Time Machine) and Daniel C. Mitchell (writer and producer of Zap Gun!). No director is currently attached.
The original Lloyd Kaufman film revolves around a nerdy janitor who becomes a disfigured superhero after coming across toxic chemicals.
Updates: According to Lloyd Kaufman, Schwarzenegger has “unsigned” from the Toxic Avenger reboot for unexplained reasons. Schwarzenegger is currently working on Maggie and The Expendables 3; and in development is the Legend of Conan, Terminator 5 and Triplets (Twins sequel). His current completed film Sabatoge, will be in theaters April 14, 2014. With all these projects lined up, it makes sense that he would bail out from the Toxic Avenger.
