Be witnesses! The universe of the Mad Max Saga grows and evolves, 45 years later of the premiere of his first film, Mad Max: Highwaymen. The engines roar and the desire to see this new installment increases as more details are revealed about the next installment in the Mad Max franchise: Furiosa. Directed by George Miller, this film is presented as a prequel which will explore the origins of one of the most iconic characters, Imperator Furiosainterpreted by Charlize Theron in the last film released in the franchise, Road Fury. Here, we have gathered all the information available about this highly anticipated film, from its plot to its cast and release date.
Furiosa plot
Mad Max: Furiosa transports us to a post-apocalyptic world where the young Furiosa is snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers and falls into the hands of a great Horde of Bikers led by the Warlord Dementus. Through the Wasteland, they encounter the Citadel presided over by Immortan Joe, in the midst of a struggle for dominance between these two tyrants, Furiosa must survive while she searches for her way back home. This plot promises to explore the past of Furiosa’s character and offer a deeper insight into its evolution before the events of Mad Max: Fury Road.
Mad Max: Furiosa release date
Initially scheduled for 2023, the release date of Mad Max: Furiosa has been postponed to Next May 24, 2024due to several production delays and adjustments to Warner Bros.’ release schedule. The film is expected to arrive from theaters to streaming platforms shortly after its release, following the trend of other Warner Bros. releases in HBO Max.
Where Furiosa fits into the Mad Max Saga
Mad Max: Furiosa is billed as a prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road, exploring the events that led Furiosa to become one of the ruthless Immortan Joe’s war captains. Located 45 years after “the collapse”this film connects directly with the events of Fury Road and promises to expand the post-apocalyptic universe with new plots and characters.
Director and screenwriters
The film is once again under the direction of the incombustible George Miller, the visionary filmmaker behind the Mad Max franchise. Miller also forms a screenwriting team with Nico Lathourisoffering a strong, coherent narrative that complements Miller’s unique visual vision.
Main cast
Anya Taylor-Joy takes on the role of young Furiosa, exploring the war captain’s early days before the events of Fury Road. Chris Hemsworth, known for his role as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, plays Dementus, a warlord and possible movie villain. Other cast members include Tom Burkewho joins in an as-yet-undisclosed role, and Nathan Joneswho reprises his role as Rictus Erectus, Immortan Joe’s youngest son.
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