Movies
Lloyd Kaufman Clarifies That No, James Gunn Isn’t Working on ‘Toxic Avenger 5’
As we told you earlier this week, Lloyd Kaufman is still actively working on Toxic Avenger 5, which will be the first new installment in the franchise in twenty years. The latest info on the film came courtesy of a new chat SFX Magazine had with Troma’s founder, with Kaufman noting that the script is ambitious and the best one yet.
Kaufman told the mag, “The script is complete and it will focus on Toxie’s two children who, 20 years after part four, have all grown up. And one has mutated into a very strange being [laughs]. Fans can expect more low-budget action with the usual Troma mix of girls, guts and gruesome gore. Toxie is going to go to Chernobyl in this one.”
In the same interview, Kaufman mentioned James Gunn, who of course got his start writing for Troma. That quote has since taken on a new life, with various websites reporting that James Gunn has actually been working on the script with Kaufman. Taking to social media yesterday, Kaufman clarified that no, that’s simply not true.
“There is a big error online!” Kaufman tweeted. “As much as Toxie and I love him and would LOVE to have James Gunn work on Toxie 5, this is NOT true! Unless James is planning to surprise Uncle Lloydie, this is #fakenews!”
Sorry, folks!
Christopher Landon (Happy Death Day, Freaky) is staying busy here in 2024, directing not only the werewolf movie Big Bad but also an upcoming thriller titled Drop.
The project for Blumhouse and Platinum Dunes is being described as a “fast-paced thriller,” and Deadline reports today that Violett Beane (Truth or Dare) has joined the cast.
Newcomer Jacob Robinson has also signed on to star in the mysterious thriller. Previously announced, Meghann Fahy (“White Lotus”) will be leading the cast.
Landon recently teased on Twitter, “This is my love letter to DePalma.”
Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach wrote the script.
Michael Bay, Jason Blum, Brad Fuller and Cameron Fuller — “who brought the script in to Platinum Dunes” — are producing the upcoming Drop. Sam Lerner is an executive producer.
THR notes, “The film is a Platinum Dunes and Blumhouse production for Universal.”
4 New Horror Movies Releasing This Week Including ‘Late Night with the Devil’ at Home
‘Ready or Not’: Radio Silence Filmmakers Tease the “Absolute Banger” of a Sequel That’s Taking Shape
‘Sting’ Review – Throwback Creature Feature Entertains With an Impressive Practical Monster
“We Built Every Creature” – ‘Alien: Romulus’ Goes Heavy on the Old School Practical Effects!
‘Terrifier 3’: Filming Has Wrapped on Damien Leone’s Christmas Slasher Sequel!
