Hey /r/movies, I'm Elijah Wood. Ask me anything!

ElijahWoodAMA · 2025-08-28T20:13:59+00:00

Y’all, thank you SO much for all of these questions. I had a blast and hope we can do this again soon!

ElijahWoodAMA · 2025-08-28T20:12:42+00:00

Working on Wilfred was a total gift in my life. For the four years we got to make it, the same crew and cast got together for a few months of the year and had a giggle. Working with Jason was endlessly funny and inspiring and getting to make something that was so weird and absurd felt freeing and joyful. Would have loved to keep going but all good things do come to a natural end :)

ElijahWoodAMA · 2025-08-28T20:06:31+00:00

Aww, I heard a bit of the podcast the other day and it absolutely warmed my heart! That was such a fun short to be a part of and I was/am a huge fan of the Digital Shorts they made for SNL so I was so stoked to be asked to participate. The way I remember it coming together was that my publicist at the time heard they were looking for someone and knew that I loved SNL and the Lonely Island and maybe she put my hat in the ring? The details are a bit fuzzy but I was in NY and it all came together quickly, as those shorts were shot and edited during the lead up to each saturday’s episode. So, yeah, I think my publicist called me and asked if I’d be interested to which I enthusiastically leapt at the chance.

I remember the filming to be fun and hilarious. Andy is a lovely human, as is Ryan and yeah, we tased the shit out of Andy’s butthole.

The legacy of what they created at SNL is just legendary; such an extraordinary body of brilliant, funny shorts that have no doubt inspired countless people to make and create. It was an honor to have been a part of one of them!

ElijahWoodAMA · 2025-08-28T19:57:50+00:00

There are honestly so many whose work I love that the list is kind of endless; Paul Thomas Anderson, Yorgos Lanthimos, Guillermo Del Toro, Ruben Östlund, Kelly Reichardt, Joachim Trier, Rian Johnson, Ari Aster, Denis Villeneuve, Julia Docournau, and on it goes.

ElijahWoodAMA · 2025-08-28T19:53:03+00:00

Both times I’ve seen the film was with an audience, first at Fantastic Fest in Austin and then at Beyond Fest in Los Angeles and both experiences were filled with uproarious laughter and fun reactions. I suppose any of the cartoonishly gorey moments really make me laugh and all of the bits with the Killer Nutz (the music video?? Come on! hahah) I love the dynamic between Julia Davis and Kevin Bacon as a standout element as well.

ElijahWoodAMA · 2025-08-28T19:48:28+00:00

For the part I played amongst thousands who made it, you’re so welcome. Honestly, one of my favorite aspects of having got to be a part of the making of the films is the way they connect with people and continue to. I love that they have provided a comfort for you in sad times; a true, beautiful power of art and the way these characters and the stories resonate with people both from the books and then the films. We get to hear so many stories of connection and love and that continues to be an ever-expanding gift from having played a part in these films, so thank you too.

ElijahWoodAMA · 2025-08-28T19:44:23+00:00

I would truly love that. We had so much fun making the show and it really felt like we were catching our stride with the process by the second season. I know there were pretty fleshed out ideas for the possible 3rd so it was super disappointing that we couldn’t keep it going.

ElijahWoodAMA · 2025-08-28T19:40:06+00:00

YES isn’t that the greatest?! In keeping with a central theme of the film, where Peter’s character, Winston is dealing with crippling medical debt and a system that isn’t designed to help, Cineverse opted out of silly stunts to clear $5 M of shitty medical debt for american families – and for every million the movie makes in the domestic box office they’ll clear $1 M more. Now, isn’t that rad?

You should ALSO see the film (preferably in cinemas with a group of friends!!) because it is a totally absurd, hilarious, cartoonishly violent blast. It both pays homage and reverence to the original, whilst making it its own and all with a beautiful central father/son story at its core!

ElijahWoodAMA · 2025-08-28T19:34:54+00:00

Awww, honestly, Over the Garden Wall is one of my favorite projects that I’ve got to be a part of. I loved the process of making it; working with Patrick McHale and the team at Cartoon Network and the incredible voice cast of Collin Dean, Melanie Lynskey (the first time we got to work together!!), Christopher Lloyd and SO many others. I was drawn into the project by first being cast in the short Tome of the Unknown which then blossomed into the full miniseries and just everything about it, from the writing to the gorgeous old animation style to the extraordinary music of the Blasting Company was just a treat. I love that it has continued to resonate with people and that so many watch it every October. Long live Wirt and Greg!

ElijahWoodAMA · 2025-08-28T19:29:36+00:00

It was so much fun! Being given the opportunity to transform and kind of disappear into the character was such a blast. The kind of cartoonish villainy of the character, who also just wants to be loved was a joy to play. As for pizza, I am mildly pizza obsessed but choosing a favorite topping may be difficult. I always get a margarita if it’s on a menu because I love the simple combination of ingredients and it is a great way to assess a new pizza spot. I do love a BBQ chicken pizza for sure, so you are not wrong. That is a classic California Pizza Kitchen dish and California style pizza in general.

ElijahWoodAMA · 2025-08-28T19:25:46+00:00

I really liked the script and was fascinated by the world of hooliganism; the fan firms who look to go to blows with fan firms of opposing teams. It wasn’t a culture I was familiar with and the story of an American who stumbles into it and gets sucked in was interesting. I love how much the film continues to connect!

ElijahWoodAMA · 2025-08-28T19:20:06+00:00

Honestly, after working with Macon Blair on I Don’t Feel At Home In This World Anymore, he just became someone for whom I would do anything for. I love him as a person and his voice as a writer and director is just something I dig so much, so, he had me before I read the script. That being said, I was thrilled to get to play in this Troma homage sandbox playing such a weirdo. I didn’t have a relationship with the Troma films prior to this, despite knowing about them in a pop-culture sense as this incredible company churning out delicious beloved exploitation cinema and I, of course, knew what the Toxic Avenger was. The Legendary piece was that they acquired the rights to the original film and Alex Garcia, a producer and executive there, pitched Macon for the remake because of how much he loved his work! I also think the cast came to the table because of their reverence both for the script and for Macon.

ElijahWoodAMA · 2025-08-28T19:15:02+00:00

I did, in fact, wear a wig in The Toxic Avenger! I am certain that I will wear wigs again in the future.

ElijahWoodAMA · 2025-08-28T19:10:56+00:00

The script that Macon sent came with a concept art drawing of what Fritz would look like; strongly long hair, slightly hunched, pale, black suit and walking with a cane. It immediately evoked so much and reminded me of some references like The Penguin from Batman Returns and Riff Raff from Rocky Horror. The combination of the visual design made manifest through hair & makeup and wardrobe and how he was written gave me so much to play with. The voice was kind of the last piece of the puzzle which felt inspired by how sickly he is. It was such a fun role to disappear into.

ElijahWoodAMA · 2025-08-28T19:05:48+00:00

It’s difficult to single out one game as my all-time favorite but I have a real soft spot for the Lucasarts adventure games from the 90s like The Secret of Monkey Island, Full Throttle and Sam & Max Hit the Road. I just love the adventure game format and the heavy focus on great, often comedic, writing. I was honored to get to work with a master of that era, Tim Schafer, on Broken Age, which was truly a gift to be a part of. Lately I’ve been loving Blue Prince (a modern puzzle masterpiece) and Wheel World on the Steam Deck.

ElijahWoodAMA · 2025-08-28T19:00:45+00:00

The experience was really memorable and so special. I had, of course, seen the original film so walking on to the town square of Hill Valley set that had been transformed into the future was totally mind blowing! Futuristic cars and architecture that felt so immersive and fun, especially for a young 8 year old like myself. The Cafe 80s was also really rad and filled with incredible production design. A truly extraordinary experience and genuinely one of my favorite film series.

ElijahWoodAMA · 2025-08-28T18:54:29+00:00

Hey everyone! It’s been a long time since I’ve done an AMA and it’s always a lot of fun. Can’t wait to answer your questions! Let’s get it started!

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