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Peter Hayden Dinklage started his acting career on stage before making his movie debut with ‘Living in Oblivion’ in 1995. While Peter lives with a common form of dwarfism, he is known to refuse roles that stereotype his condition. He gained recognition for his work in various films such as ‘The Station Agent’ and ‘Death at a Funeral.’ However, it is his turn as Tyrion Lannister in the HBO show ‘Game of Thrones‘ in 2011 that etched him on the map as well as earned him much critical acclaim. He continued his work on the big screen in more prominent roles, with films like ‘X-Men: Days of Future Past,’ ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes,’ and ‘My Dinner with Hervé.’ If you are in search of projects featuring Peter Dinklage on Netflix, the following list is sure to help.
5. Between Two Ferns: The Movie (2019)
Based on the satirical talk show of the same name, ‘Between Two Ferns: The Movie’ is a mockumentary that revolves around Zach Galifianakis and his few-minute-long interviews with celebrities. After a faulty pipeline nearly drowns guest Matthew McConaughey on set, a furious Will Ferrell, owner of the Funny or Die website where the show is uploaded, demands that Zach bring him interviews with 10 celebrities. While the set is being rebuilt, Zach and his team set out on a road trip to meet the celebrities, interview them, and make it back on time to keep their jobs. This set of celebrities includes Peter Dinklage, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jon Hamm, Awkwafina, Hailee Steinfeld, Tiffany Haddish, Paul Rudd, and more. ‘Between Two Ferns: The Movie’ is directed by Scott Aukerman. You can stream the movie here.
4. Unfrosted (2024)
A fictional retelling of the creation of the classic American breakfast food, Pop-Tarts toaster pastries, ‘Unfrosted’ marks the feature directorial debut of Jerry Seinfeld. The story is set in Michigan in 1963, at the height of the rivalry between cereal companies Kellogg’s and Post. Both companies stack their R&D teams with experts from various fields in an attempt to create a pastry that will change breakfast in the country as it is known at the time. However, the creation of a breakfast food that can be served without milk threatens the milk syndicate. Their leader, Harry Friendly (Peter Dinklage), kidnaps and threatens Kellogg’s head of development, Bob (Jerry Seinfeld), to rethink their position. You can watch the film here.
3. Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012)
‘Ice Age: Continental Drift’ is the fourth movie in the ‘Ice Age’ franchise and shows our beloved trio of Manny, Sid, and Diego facing a continental breakup, thanks to Scrat’s antics, which pulls the trio apart from the rest of the Herd, which includes Manny’s partner Ellie and their daughter Peaches. As Manny, Sid, and Diego try to find a way back to their herd, they lock horns with a ship of pirates led by Gutt, a Gigantopithecus. After somehow escaping Gutt, the pack decides to free the hyrax slaves onboard the ape’s ship, steal it, and use it to return home. Their plan is successful, but Gutt abducts Ellie and Peaches in revenge, forcing Manny, Sid, and Diego to put Gutt down once and for all. The voice cast includes Dinklage as Gutt, along with Ray Romano, Denis Leary, John Leguizamo, Keke Palmer, Queen Latifah, Josh Gad, Nicki Minaj, and Drake. You can watch ‘Ice Age: Continental Drift’ here.
2. I Care A Lot (2021)
Helmed by J Blakeson, ‘I Care A Lot’ revolves around Marla Grayson (Rosamund Pike), who becomes the court-appointed guardian for elderly wards, only to shift them to her facility and seize their assets. Though she claims to do the work because she cares for old people, it is effectively a well-functioning racket that she runs with her partner Fran (Eiza González). Things go south for Marla when she tries to take over Jennifer Peterson’s (Dianne Wiest) life. A wealthy retiree with no living heirs or family, Jennifer has her own secrets as well as connections to the volatile gangster Roman Lunyov (Peter Dinklage). Despite the imminent threat to her life and work, Marla refuses to back down without a fight. You can stream the black comedy crime movie on Netflix.
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1. The Thicket (2024)
Directed by Elliott Lester, ‘The Thicket’ has Dinklage play bounty hunter Reginald Jones. The movie, an adaptation of Joe R. Lansdale’s novel, shows Jones and another guy, Eustace Howard (Gbenga Akinnagbe), searching for Cut-Throat Bill, an outlaw who has kidnapped a little girl named Lula. It is her brother, Jack Parker, who seeks the duo’s help. While the two men are experts in their field, they are being tracked by Sheriff Simon Deasy and Deputy Malachi Deasy, who have been hired by Alderman Bailey Mayfield (Ryan Robbins), after Jones robs him of a payment. The dark Western thriller, thanks to Dinklage’s rustic charm, offers a captivating watch. It can be streamed here.
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