“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” is the latest addition to the Mad Max franchise, serving as a spin-off and a prequel to “Mad Max: Fury Road.” Directed by George Miller, it stars Anya Taylor-Joy as Furiosa, a role previously played by Charlize Theron in 2015’s “Mad Max: Fury Road.”
Plot Details
The film is set in a post-apocalyptic world where young Furiosa is captured by a Biker Horde led by Warlord Dementus. Amidst the conflict for dominance over the Citadel, Furiosa embarks on a challenging journey to find her way home.
“As the world fell, young Furiosa is snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers and falls into the hands of a great Biker Horde led by the Warlord Dementus, sweeping through the Wasteland, they come across the Citadel presided over by The Immortan Joe. While the two Tyrants war for dominance, Furiosa must survive many trials as she puts together the means to find her way home.”
Cast
- Anya Taylor-Joy stars as Furiosa, embarking on a “scorching post-apocalyptic adventure.”
- Chris Hemsworth plays the villain Warlord Dementus.
Anya Taylor-Joy’s Experience
Reflecting on the filming, Taylor-Joy described her experience as being “on a different planet.” She expressed pride in the project, highlighting the intense effort involved. Her role as Furiosa allowed her to embrace a less polished, more rugged character, which she found enjoyable.
“I’ve been on a different planet for the last seven months. I think I need to sit down and attempt to try and digest what’s happened over the last seven months. But I’m incredibly, incredibly proud of it, and so proud of all of the people I got to work with, and just the amount of love and effort and work that went into it. I’m excited to see it.”
She joked that starring in Furiosa marked the “dirtiest and the bloodiest I have ever been, for a movie, which is saying something, genuinely saying something. Any time I get to be dirty or bloody and not perfectly prim and pretty, I’m just having a ball, that’s where I feel most comfortable. So yeah, Furiosa was definitely right up my street.”
Chris Hemsworth’s Involvement
Hemsworth, who grew up in Australia, shared his excitement about joining a franchise that had a significant impact on him.
Chris Hemsworth’s Reaction
After his casting in October 2020, Hemsworth expressed his enthusiasm on Instagram:
“Pretty damn fired up to be a part of a franchise that meant the world to me as a kid growing up in Australia. Mad Max was the pinnacle and a huge reason why I got into the business of telling stories. The fact that I’ll have the honor of not only being directed by its original visionary in George Miller but also take part in Furiosa’s origin story is incredibly exciting. Huge respect to George, Mel, Charlize, Tom and all the cast and crew who helped build this epic world. I’ll do my best to continue the tradition of cinematic badassery.”
Release Date
“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” is set to be in theaters on May 24, 2024.
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