Director George Miller recently shared his surprise at the performances of lead actors Chris Hemsworth and Anya Taylor-Joy in the upcoming film “Mad Max: Furiosa.” Miller joked that both actors were unrecognizable out of costume and praised their charisma and endurance in portraying their demanding roles. The film, set to be released on May 23, tells the origin story of a young Imperator Furiosa, played by Taylor-Joy, with Hemsworth portraying the character Dementus, described as violent, insane, and manipulative. The movie was filmed in New South Wales and is expected to be the biggest film ever made in Australia.
During the Warner Bros. 2024 CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Miller expressed his difficulty in recognizing Hemsworth and Taylor-Joy out of character, emphasizing their complete transformation for their roles in “Mad Max: Furiosa.” Both actors underwent significant physical changes for the film, with Hemsworth sporting long, shaggy hair and a prosthetic nose, while Taylor-Joy appeared with matted hair and a dirty face. Miller praised their combination of charisma and endurance in portraying their characters, with Hemsworth leading a tribe of nomads and inspiring hope, while Taylor-Joy embodies resolute discipline and intelligence.
The upcoming film “Mad Max: Furiosa” marks the fifth installment in the long-running series, with Taylor-Joy as the young Imperator Furiosa and Hemsworth as the character Dementus. Hemsworth described his character as brutal and manipulative, ruling with an iron fist in a kill or be killed environment. The film is set to provide an origin story for Furiosa, who rose to fame as the star of the Netflix hit “The Queen’s Gambit.” Directed by George Miller and filmed in New South Wales, “Mad Max: Furiosa” is expected to be a significant addition to the franchise.
Miller revealed that “Mad Max: Furiosa” will be a saga told over a 15-year period, a departure from the three-day timeframe of the previous film “Fury Road.” The movie was filmed in New South Wales and was expected to become the biggest film ever made in Australia. Both Hemsworth and Taylor-Joy underwent physical transformations for their roles, with Hemsworth portraying a brutal and manipulative character and Taylor-Joy embodying discipline and intelligence. The film is set to be released on May 23 and is directed by George Miller, who praised the performances of the lead actors in their demanding roles.
Miller praised the performances of Chris Hemsworth and Anya Taylor-Joy in the upcoming film “Mad Max: Furiosa,” noting their complete transformation for their respective roles. Hemsworth, who plays the character Dementus, described him as violent, insane, and manipulative, ruling with an iron fist in a kill or be killed environment. Taylor-Joy, portraying the young Imperator Furiosa, embodies discipline and intelligence in a demanding role. The film is set to be the biggest movie ever made in Australia and tells the origin story of Furiosa, with a saga told over a 15-year period.
