Rumor has it that Peter Dinklage is starring in a “mad” remake of Leprechaun – but is it true?
The original 1993 movie revolved around Lubdan (Warwick Davis), a vengeful leprechaun hellbent on finding his missing gold – and he’s willing to kill anyone who gets in his way.
The film, directed by Mark Jones and also starring a young Jennifer Aniston, was an unlikely success; its box office returns weren’t huge, but it became a cult launchpad for ahorrorfranchise with eight movies.
Areboothas been in the works for some time – so, is Peter Dinklage taking on the villainous mantle for a fresh entry in the Leprechaun series?
Is Peter Dinklage starring in a Leprechaun remake?
No, Peter Dinklage isn’t starring in a Leprechaun remake.
This made-up news comes fromYODA BBY ABY, a Facebook page that specializes in fake movie posters and announcements. Alongside an AI-generated image of Dinklage as a leprechaun, the caption reads: “Prepare for a thrilling adventure with Peter Dinklage in this utterly mad remake of Leprechaun. Joining Dinklage are Florence Pugh and Noah Centineo as they face off against the mischievous Leprechaun in a small Irish town.
“Plus, keep an eye out for a surprise cameo by Jennifer Anniston, adding a nostalgic touch to this exciting remake. Don’t miss Leprechaun hitting theaters this October for an unforgettable cinematic journey.”
“Roy and Miri are two of our most trusted producers, especially with this genre, and we’re excited by Felipe’s vision for the film as a director. In his hands, this movie should be very scary and a ton of fun.”
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Cameron Frew is Deputy TV & Movies Editor on Dexerto’s UK team. He’s an action movie aficionado, ’80s obsessive, and Oscars enthusiast. He loves Invincible, but he’s also a fan of The Boys, the MCU, The Chosen, and much more. He has previously written for LadBible, UniLad, and Flickering Myth. You can contact him at: cameron.frew@dexerto.com.
