About Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is an upcoming post-apocalyptic action adventure film co-produced and directed by George Miller, who collaborated with Nico Lathouris on the screenplay. It acts as both a spin-off and a prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) and serves as the fifth installment in the Mad Max franchise. Anya Taylor-Joy takes on the role of Imperator Furiosa, while Chris Hemsworth also features in the cast.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Production
Director George Miller and his co-writer Nick Lathouris dedicated over 15 years to crafting the script for “Mad Max: Fury Road” (2015), meticulously developing detailed backstories for each character, with a special focus on the protagonist, Imperator Furiosa. Moreover, this extensive effort resulted in a screenplay that revolved around Furiosa, serving as a crucial reference for Charlize Theron’s portrayal of the character in the film. By May 2020, Miller announced plans to create a prequel centered on Furiosa.
Following the completion of his other project, “Three Thousand Years of Longing” (2022). Concurrently, he initiated the casting process for the role after resolving legal disputes with Warner Bros. Additionally, Pictures concerning unpaid earnings. Miller opted to cast a younger actress for the part rather than relying on de-aging technology for Theron. The film’s narrative spans 15 years, delving into Furiosa’s origins and her relentless pursuit to reclaim her lost home.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Pre-production
During the COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020, George Miller utilized Skype to conduct casting auditions for the lead role of Furiosa. He ultimately selected Anya Taylor-Joy after being impressed by her performance in an early cut of the film Last Night in Soho and her audition with the “Mad as Hell” monologue from Sidney Lumet’s Network. Taylor-Joy received guidance from Nicholas Hoult, who previously played Nux in Fury Road. Later in the process, Tom Burke joined the cast in the autumn of 2021, stepping in for Yahya Abdul-Mateen II due to scheduling conflicts.
Several key crew members from Fury Road agreed to return for the film, including Margaret Sixel as film editor, Colin Gibson as production designer, Junkie XL as composer, Ben Osmo as sound mixer, Jenny Beavan as costume designer, and Lesley Vanderwalt as makeup designer.
In January 2022, it was announced that Simon Duggan would serve as the cinematographer. In June 2022, it was reported that Nathan Jones and Angus Sampson would reprise their roles from Fury Road. Additionally, in August, Quaden Bayles, who gained attention after a video documenting his mistreatment at school went viral, was revealed to have a small role in Furiosa, following his work on Miller’s Three Thousand Years of Longing (2022).
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Filming
Following numerous speculated start dates for filming, Deadline Hollywood confirmed in a May 2022 interview with Miller that second-unit filming had commenced in Australia as a prelude to principal photography. Furthermore, the production secured an AU$175 million filming incentive and allocated a record-breaking US$233 million (AU$343.2 million) budget for filming in Australia.
Hemsworth revealed that Miller had enlisted former convicts as supporting cast members. Second unit filming transitioned to Hay in May 2022, with further shoots planned for Silverton. Principal photography officially kicked off on June 1, 2022, in Australia, with plans to conclude by September. The filming concluded in October 2022.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Cast
- Anya Taylor-Joy as Imperator Furiosa
- Alyla Browne as Young Furiosa
- Chris Hemsworth as Warlord Dementus
- Tom Burke
- Lachy Hulme as Immortan Joe / Rizzdale Pell
- Nathan Jones as Rictus Erectus
- John Howard as The People Eater
- Angus Sampson as The Organic Mechanic
- Charlee Fraser as Furiosa’s mother
- Quaden Bayles
- Daniel Webber as War Boy
Release Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
“Furiosa” is set to make its debut at the Cannes Film Festival on May 15, 2024, followed by its theatrical release in Australia on May 23, 2024, and in the United States on May 24, 2024, courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. The initial release date was slated for June 23, 2023.
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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth
“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” is a recent prequel to the action-packed dystopian movie, “Mad Max: Fury Road”. Anya Taylor-Joy portrays the lead character, Imperator Furiosa, while Chris Hemsworth introduces a new character, Warlord Dementus. Serving as a precursor to the 2015 hit, “Mad Max: Fury Road”, the film delves into the backstory of a younger Imperator Furiosa.
Set in the familiar post-apocalyptic wasteland of previous films, the narrative follows Furiosa’s abduction from her home, the Green Place of Many Mothers, by a biker gang led by Warlord Dementus. She subsequently finds herself under the control of another oppressive ruler, Immortan Joe, as she devises a plan to escape and reunite with her homeland.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Director and Budget
Director: George Miller. Miller is the mastermind behind the entire Mad Max franchise. He’s directed all five films, including Furiosa. Budget: A whopping $230 million This is the biggest budget for any Mad Max film by a significant margin. Previously, Mad Max: Fury Road held the record at $150 million