In the highly anticipated prequel 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,' Charlize Theron shares her admiration for Anya Taylor-Joy’s portrayal of the fierce warrior Furiosa. Theron, who originally brought the character to life, praises Taylor-Joy’s exceptional performance, hinting at an exciting addition to the Mad Max universe.
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00:00Charlize Theron, who originally brought the character Imperator Furiosa to life in the
00:052015 film Mad Max Feudy Road, has shared her thoughts on Anya Taylor-Joy taking over the
00:11role in the prequel Furiosa.
00:12Theron's reaction highlights a seamless passing of the torch within the Mad Max franchise.
00:19On Saturday at the fourth annual party of Charlize Theron's Africa Outreach Project,
00:23the actress spoke highly of Taylor-Joy's performance.
00:27It's amazing.
00:28It's a beautiful film," Theron remarked, expressing her support and admiration for
00:31Taylor-Joy's talent.
00:32When asked if the actress had discussed with Taylor-Joy about the film, she stated that
00:37both the actresses haven't connected for quite a long time.
00:40She said,
00:41It's been one of those.
00:42We can actually make a comedy out of it.
00:44We keep running into each other and in places when we don't have time to really talk to
00:48each other.
00:49So we are constantly like, Oh my God, okay, let's get together.
00:52And then life takes over, but it will happen when it's right.
00:56Furiosa, a Mad Max saga, serves as a prequel to the Mad Max Fury Road, a 2015 film that
01:02focuses on the backstory of the fierce and determined warrior before she became the formidable
01:07ally.
01:08The film delves into Furiosa's origins set 15 years before the events of Fury Road.
01:14The film, directed by George, premiered at the 77th Caine's Film Festival in May this
01:19year.
01:20Miller's choice to cast Taylor-Joy, known for her roles in The Queen's Gambit and Emma,
01:25has been met with excitement.
01:27Charlize Theron's endorsement of Taylor-Joy is significant, given her acclaimed performance
01:32as Furiosa.
01:33Theron's role in Mad Max 2 was lauded for its intensity and depth.
01:38Furiosa, a Mad Max saga, explores themes of survival, rebellion, and the harsh realities
01:44of a dystopian world, much like its predecessor.
01:47With Miller at the helm and Taylor-Joy leading the cast, the film promises to be a thrilling
01:52addition to the Mad Max saga this time.