Jashandeep Singh
Peter Dinklage’s career has been a remarkable journey filled with diverse roles and outstanding performances. He made his debut in 1995 with the comedy-drama ‘Living in Oblivion’ and went on to appear in supporting roles during the late 1990s and early 2000s. In 2003, he rose to fame with his starring role as Finbar McBride in ‘The Station Agent.’ The performance earned him critical acclaim, including two Screen Actors Guild Award nominations and an Independent Spirit Award nomination. The actor shot to international stardom with his iconic portrayal of Tyrion Lannister in the HBO series ‘Game of Thrones.’ He received numerous accolades, including four Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe, for his remarkable performance in the series.
Dinklage also lends his voice to major characters in animated films like ‘Ice Age: Continental Drift,’ ‘The Croods: A New Age,’ and ‘The Angry Birds Movie’ and stars in movies such as ‘X-Men: Days of Future Past,’ ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,’ and ‘Avengers: Infinity War.’ With his talent and versatility, the actor has become a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, whose new projects are always anticipated highly by the audience. If you are also curious to know about Peter Dinklage’s upcoming films and TV shows, we have got you covered!
1. The Toxic Avenger (TBA)
A remake of the 1984 film of the same name, ‘The Toxic Avenger’ follows Winston Gooze, a downtrodden janitor who turns into a superhero after a horrible toxic accident. Dinklage stars in the titular role and is joined by Jacob Tremblay as Wade, Elijah Wood as Fritz Garbinger, Taylour Paige as J.J. Doherty, Kevin Bacon as Bob Garbinger, and Sarah Niles as Mayor Togar. The superhero film, helmed by Macon Blair, premiered at the Fantastic Fest on September 21, 2023. However, its theatrical or streaming release date has not been announced yet. Have a look at the teaser trailer here.
2. Brothers (2024)
‘Brothers’ is a comedy film, recently acquired by Amazon MGM Studios, starting Dinklage and Josh Brolin as two unlikely siblings. Both actors also serve as producers of the project. The film co-stars Glenn Close, Brendan Fraser, Taylour Paige, Jennifer Landon, and the late M. Emmet Walsh. Macon Blair has written the screenplay, based on a story by Etan Cohen. The film, directed by Macon Blair, follows a reformed criminal (Brolin) and his irritating twin brother (Dinklage) as they go on a road trip. They must find a way to heal their familial wounds while escaping the law and dodging bullets. By the way, they also have their overbearing mother with them. ‘Brothers’ will hit select theaters on October 11, 2024, before dropping on Prime Video on October 17, 2024.
3. Wicked (2024, 2025)
Universal is bringing a two-part movie adaptation of the famous Broadway musical based on ‘The Wizard of Oz.’ The film follows Elphaba, played by Cynthia Erivo, a young woman with green skin, and her new friend Glinda, played by Ariana Grande, a privileged young woman, whose adventures lead them to fulfill their destinies: Elphaba as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda as Glinda the Good. Dinklage voices Dr. Dillamond, a goat, who is a history professor at Shiz University. He is the one who warns Elphaba about the dark forces. The rest of the cast includes Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Marissa Bode, Ethan Slater, and Michelle Yeoh. The films will be directed by Jon M. Chu. ‘Wicked: Part 1’ will hit theaters on November 22, 2024, and ‘Wicked: Part 2’ will arrive on November 26, 2025.
4. Lear Rex (TBA)
Helmed by Bernard Rose, ‘Lear Rex’ is an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s tragic play ‘King Lear.’ Dinklage will play the role of the Fool. The plot follows an aging King (Lear) who divides his kingdom among his two elder daughters (Goneril and Regan), giving none to his loving youngest (Cordelia) after she chooses not to feign love, unlike Goneril and Regan. Soon, the elder daughters banish their father from the kingdom and abandon him to exile. Jessica Chastain will play Goneril, Rachel Brosnahan will play Regan, and Ariana DeBose will play Cordelia. Al Pacino will play King Lear. Other cast members include Ted Levine, Danny Huston, Stephen Dorff, Chris Messina, and LaKeith Stanfield. ‘Lear Rex’ is in its filming stage, and more details, including a release date, are awaited.
5. The Wild Bunch (TBA)
Dinklage will be seen in Mel Gibson’s ‘The Wild Bunch,’ a remake of the 1969 classic Western of the same name made by Sam Peckinpah. Backed by Warner Bros., the film also co-stars Jamie Foxx and Fassbender. Gibson and Bryan Bagby have adapted the screenplay that follows a gang of American outlaws trying to survive during the waning days of the Wild West. As interesting as the project sounds, especially with the cast and director onboard, there is no other information about production besides that it has resumed development after laying dormant for a long time.
6. This Was Our Pact (TBA)
Dinklage is producing and lending his voice in ‘This Was Our Pact,’ an animated film about a young boy named Ben and his classmates, who make a pact to find out if a legend about the Autumn Equinox Festival is true and set out on an adventurous journey. Dinklage voices a character named Bear, who is a bear, while the rest of the cast and the director have not been revealed yet. The film is said to be in development since 2021. However, there have not been any recent updates regarding its production.
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