Anya Taylor-Joy, who leads the upcoming ‘Furiosa’ prequel in the Mad Max franchise, credits her co-star Nicholas Hoult from ‘Fury Road’ for valuable advice. Hoult advised Taylor-Joy to place her trust in director George Miller, the visionary behind the Mad Max series.
Taylor-Joy recognized the immense scale and complexity of ‘Furiosa,’ describing it as a cinematic “beast” with meticulous editing. She found reassurance in Hoult’s experience working on ‘Fury Road,’ seeking his insights on navigating the challenges of Miller’s filmmaking style.
In preparation for her role, Taylor-Joy immersed herself in ‘Fury Road,’ studying its opening sequence repeatedly to comprehend its intricate narrative structure. The prequel, set 15-20 years prior to ‘Fury Road,’ delves into the origins of Imperator Furiosa, the character originally portrayed by Charlize Theron.
‘Furiosa’ boasts an impressive cast alongside Taylor-Joy, including Chris Hemsworth, Tom Burke, and the return of Nathan Jones as Immortan Joe. George Miller directs the film from a screenplay he co-wrote with Nico Lathouris, promising an epic and immersive cinematic experience when it hits theaters on May 24, 2024.
