The annual Chicago tradition of dying the river green for St. Patrick’s Day took on a new twist this year. The Toxic Avenger himself appeared to take part in the green unveiling.
“Toxie” appeared on a boat dying the Chicago River a vibrant, glowing green recently. It marks the first appearance of the character promoting the upcoming Cineverse feature The Toxic Avenger.
You can see Toxie leave his mark on the Chicago River for St. Patrick’s Day below. Plus, a few new promotional images from the film.
About The Toxic Avenger
When a downtrodden janitor, Winston Gooze, is exposed to a catastrophic toxic accident, he’s transformed into a new kind of hero: The Toxic Avenger. Now, Toxie must rise from outcast to savior, taking on ruthless corporate overlords and corrupt forces who threaten his son, his friends, and his community. In a world where greed runs rampant… justice is best served radioactive.
Directed & written by Macon Blair (I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore), the reboot of the 1980s dark cult comedy stars Emmy and Golden Globe winner Peter Dinklage (“Game of Thrones”) as the titular character “Toxie,” with Kevin Bacon (They/Them, Hollow Man), Elijah Wood (The Lord of the Rings franchise), Jacob Tremblay (Room, Wonder) and Taylour Paige (Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, Zola) also starring.
The Toxic Avenger releases later this year.
