Mad Max fans assemble! George Miller’s ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ which is the fifth installment in the Mad Max franchise will be releasing this summer. The story, which is set in a post-apocalyptic world, focuses on the origins of Furiosa, the female rebel warrior. The action-packed thriller is the prequel spin-off to ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’, which was released in 2015.
What Is ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ About?
In Mad Max: Fury Road, Furiosa is shown as Immortan Joe’s top imperator who rebels against him, setting his wives free from his slavery with the help of Max Rockatansky aka Mad Max. ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ will focus on the past of Furiosa. The film follows the story that takes place 45 years after the world has collapsed, a young Furiosa is taken from her family (Green Place of Many Mothers) and handed over to a biker gang led by the Warlord Dementus. The prequel is Furiosa’s journey to ‘finding her way home’ and how she faces trials and tribulations in her journey.
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Who All Are in the Cast?
The live-action blockbuster comes with an interesting cast, including Anya Taylor-Joy, Alyla Browne, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Burke, Nathan Jones, Angus Sampson and Quaden Bayles.
Anya Taylor-Joy will be replacing Academy-Award winner Charlize Theron for the titular role of Imperator Furiosa. Joy rose to fame with her role in The Witch. Later, she was seen in The Queen’s Gambit, Last Night in Soho, The Menu and The Northman.
Chris Hemsworth, who is well known for playing Thor in the Marvel Universe will now be seen in a sinister role as he plays the evil Warlord Dementus.
Tom Burke is speculated to play a younger version of Mad Max: Fury Road‘s primary antagonist Immortan Joe. Burke will be replacing Yahya Abdul Mateen II in the prequel.
Nathan Jones will reprise his role as Rictus Erectus. He is the youngest son of Immortan Joe.
Angus Sampson will also reprise his character as The Organic Mechanic in the prequel as well. He plays a doctor in Mad Max: Fury Road.
Alyla Browne will be playing the younger version of Furiosa in the film. She was last seen in Prime Video series The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart and in Three Thousand Years of Longing along with Idris Elba and Tilda Swinton.
What Do the Fans Think About It?
Ever since the trailer of ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ has released, fans have been going gaga about it. They showered praises for the director George Miller. One user wrote, “Can’t believe miller is 80 years old, nobody can continue this epic series except him.” Another praised the trailer and wrote, “Some movies need to be seen on a big screen at least once. This is one of them.” Fans are also excited to see Chris Hemsworth on the big screen.
Did it receive an ‘R’ rating?
‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ is not for the faint-hearted. MPAA (Motion Picture Association) has granted ‘R’ rating to the film. According to the board, the film contains “sequences of violence and grisly images.”
Will It Be Released on OTT?
‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ will soon be releasing in theatres on May 23, 2024. The film is directed by George Miller who also co-wrote the screenplay along with Nick Lathouris. However, the makers have not revealed yet if it will be released on OTT or if yes then on which platform it will be available.
What to Expect?
In Mad Max: Fury Road, we were left wondering why Furiosa’s character lacked an arm, what the Green Place of Many Mothers actually was. Also, we were never explained the workings of Citadel. Let us hope that the creators will ultimately reveal the hidden truths of Furiosa in the upcoming film.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga seems to have some breathtaking action sequences and nail-biting sequences that are enough to keep you glued to your screens.
What’s more to the film is that Chris Hemsworth will be stepping out of his usual Marvel character. It will be exciting to see him slaying as Warlord Dementus.
Mad Max: Fury Road went on to win many accolades. It received ten nominations at the 88th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director for Miller, and Best Visual Effects and won six awards including Best Film Editing, Best Production Design, and Best Costume Design.
Such admiration has raised the hopes for the forthcoming installment in the Mad Max franchise. Are we expecting one of the best action films in history?
