Summary
- "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" is a prequel to "Mad Max: Fury Road" that explores the origins of the character Furiosa, now played by Anya Taylor-Joy.
- The movie will delve into Furiosa's journey from being abducted from her family to becoming the revered Imperator Furiosa, showcasing her vulnerabilities and growth.
- The cast includes Anya Taylor-Joy as Furiosa, Chris Hemsworth as Warlord Dementus, Tom Burke in an unnamed role (possibly a young Immortan Joe), and Nathan Jones reprising his role as Rictus Erectus.
The upcoming prequel and spin-off to Mad Max: Fury Road, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga explores the origins behind Furiosa, initially played by Charlize Theron, with Anya Taylor-Joy now stepping into the role of the formidable woman warrior. The movie follows a young Furiosa, who is abducted from her family and must survive a series of trials as she tries to figure out how to return to her home. The movie also appears to address the beginnings of Immortan Joe and his rise to power.
Furiosa marks the fifth film in the Mad Max franchise and looks to continue the critical and audience praise, with Fury Road currently sitting at a 97% fresh score and 87% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. The official trailer, launched on November 30, 2023, introduced the cast, but the movie has been purposely tight on details. We will examine the current cast and the confirmed characters in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.
5 Anya Taylor-Joy as Imperator Furiosa
Anya Taylor-Joy has become a cinema darling thanks to her outstanding roles in films such as The Menu, The Northman, and Last Night in Soho. In addition, Taylor-Joy has excelled in TV, playing Beth Harmon in The Queen's Gambit and Gina Gray in Peaky Blinders. Taylor's inclusion in the Mad Max canon is undoubtedly welcome and a testament to the actor's versatility and the cool persona she has built around picking memorable roles throughout her career.
Anya Taylor-Joy plays the titular Furiosa in Furisoa: A Mad Max Saga, a character initially introduced in Mad Max Fury Road and played by Charlize Theron. The movie will be an original story and act as a new chapter in the Mad Max universe. While Furiosa in Fury Road was already a hardened warrior, this will showcase the character's vulnerabilities as she grows into the revered Imperator Furiosa. This is Anya Taylor-Joy's first action-heavy role.
Anya Taylor-Joy has not yet spoken at length about Furiosa, but she has expressed her gratitude for the role and specifically working with director George Miller; in an interview with Variety, she said, “That brain is incredible. I feel so lucky and privileged to spend time with him, and to grow alongside him. I’m also really excited to do something physical. To physically become something else is something that will weirdly give me a lot of peace. I’m quite excited to work hard.”
4 Chris Hemsworth as Warlord Dementus
Chris Hemsworth has become synonymous with Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe thanks to his action-hero physique combined with sharp comedic timing when donning the hammer. Beyond the MCU, Hemsworth has played notable roles, such as Tyler Rake in the two Netflix original films, Extraction and Extraction II, and James Hunt in Ron Howard's Rush.
Chris Hemsworth's Warlord Dementus was heavily featured in the Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga trailer, implying he will play a crucial role in the movie. Dementus is the leader of a bike gang and has been described as a charismatic yet ruthless warlord with a powerful army of followers.
Speaking at CCXP, Hemsworth had this to say about his character; "He’s a violent, insane, brutal person that is born from the wasteland. He’s a product of his environment. There’s an intensity to him… he has been birthed into a space where it’s kill or be killed, and he has learned to rule with an iron fist. There’s a charisma to him, and it’s a very manipulative charisma."
3 Tom Burke in an Unnamed Role
The British-born Tom Burke is best known for his roles in such standout BBC programs as Athos, The Musketeers, and War & Peace. Moreover, Burke appeared in the Netflix Original The Wonder across from Florence Pugh, played icon Orson Welles in David Fincher's Mank, and played Billy in Nicholas Winding Refn's Only God Forgives.
Tom Burke is filling a yet-named role in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, replacing Yahya Abdul-Mateen, who had to step away due to a conflicting schedule. His exact role in the film has not been confirmed, leading to speculation that he may be playing a young Immortan Joe. His inclusion in the cast is undoubtedly welcome, regardless of his role.
2 Nathan Jones as Rictus Erectus
Nathan Jones is an Australian actor, powerlifting champion, and former WWE professional wrestler. With his large structure and intimidating personality he brings to the screen, he has appeared in notable action films like Conan the Barbarian and Mortal Kombat. In Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga he is reprising his role as Rictus Erectus, the youngest son of Immortan Joe, and led the chase against Furiosa and Max in Mad Max Fury Road. How much Rictus Erectus's story will be expanded on in Furiosa is yet to be confirmed.
1 Supporting Cast
As of the release of the official trailer, the casting information for who will be the supporting cast is pretty minimal. Notably, Immortan Joe appears in the trailer, but with the passing of actor Hugh Keays-Byrne, it is unclear who will be playing him or if he will have a significant role in the movie. Of the returning cast announced, beyond Nathan Jones, Angus Sampson reprises his role as "The Organic Mechanic," but it is yet to be seen if he will have a more significant role this time around. Many names are not attached to a character, so we have outlined those credited with a named role.
- Alyla Browne as Young Furiosa
- Angus Sampson as The Organic Mechanic
- Daniel Webber as War Boy
- Ian Roberts as Mr. Harley
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is set to be released in theaters on May 24, 2024.
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