As promised, the trailer for George Miller’s “Furiosa” has been released and … it looks like ‘Fury Road.’ Miller seems to be copying the same blueprint, visually speaking, and the action scenes also look familiar.
Hey, I’m still here for this bad boy. I’m pumped for “Furiosa.” Miller is always in his wheelhouse with these ‘Mad Max’ movies. There’s no point in complaining that there are too many of them because Miller has built a career in tackling this dystopian world.
Principal photography on “Furiosa” began June 1, 2022, in Australia, and wrapped last October. According to IMDb, the budget is $168 million. The cost of “Mad Max: Fury Road” was around the same, with estimations ranging between $154-185 million.
Taking on the role of Furiosa, originally played by Charlize Theron, will be Anya Taylor-Joy. Joining her in the cast are Chris Hemsworth and Tom Burke, in unspecified roles. Details about the plot are still unknown, but this ‘Furiosa’ prequel will focus on the early days of the character, and how she grew to be the war captain under Immortan Joe.
There have been rumors that Miller would be directing the ‘Fury Road’ sequel, titled "Mad Max: Wasteland," right after the release of ‘Furiosa’ in the summer of 2024. I haven’t heard any updates, but, hopefully, Miller can get Theron and Tom Hardy back for this one.
Miller isn’t getting any younger either. He’ll be 79 by the time ‘Furiosa’ is released in 2024 and concentrating the twilight of his career on more “Mad Max” is what he wants to do. It’s definite been the passion and voice of his career.
“Furiosa” is in theaters on May 24, 2024. It’s also eyeing a Cannes world premiere in early May.