When Mad Max: Fury Road released in 2015, it turned out to be one of the best comebacks of a cult franchise ever. The series director, George Miller, returned to his post-apocalyptic world after a long hiatus armed with a handful of crazy ideas, and created a spectacle that achieved mass success.
Although some had severe doubts about casting Tom Hardy as Max Rockatansky, the actor proved to be a worthy successor to Mel Gibson. Viewers also took notice of a new character, Imperator Furiosa, passionately played by Charlize Theron.
Soon, George Miller will again take us into the heart of the apocalypse. This time, our guide through the insane desert world will be a Furiosa 20 years younger, portrayed by none other than Anya Taylor-Joy.
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Furiosa release date
The global premiere of the new film in the Mad Max series is scheduled for Friday, 24 May 2024.
However, there are speculations that the movie may debut slightly earlier at the 77th Cannes Film Festival. This is possible considering that Mad Max: Fury Road premiered at the festival in 2015.
Furiosa plot
In Mad Max: Fury Road, Furiosa was the right hand of Immortan Joe, a warlord controlling water reservoirs. However, the warrior betrayed the leader and, along with his wives and Max, set off on a journey through the desert. The fugitives were heading towards the oasis called the Green Place of Many Mothers, from which Furiosa was abducted as a child.
The action of George Miller’s new film takes place 45 years after the fall of civilisation and decades before the events of Fury Road.
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Official film description goes:
As the world fell, young Furiosa is snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers and falls into the hands of a great Biker Horde led by the Warlord Dementus. Sweeping through the Wasteland, they come across the Citadel presided over by The Immortan Joe. While the two Tyrants war for dominance, Furiosa must survive many trials as she puts together the means to find her way home.
Furiosa cast
The following cast members will star in the movie:
- Anya Taylor-Joy – Furiosa
- Chris Hemsworth – Warlord Dementus
- Nathan Jones – Rictus Erectus
- Angus Sampson – Organic Mechanic
- Tom Burke
- Quaden Bayles
Furiosa trailers
As part of the CCXP 2024 panel, the creators of Furiosa revealed the first trailer for the film. You can see it below: