FilmmakerGeorge Millerhas made no bones about classic cinemas influence on theMad Max sagaover the years.
He even muses to us, Buster Keaton would survive very well, actually in the fabled Wasteland.
Yet each has a certain classic quality that makes them ideal for Millers sandbox.
Theres something very timeless about her.
Id seen her just in clips before, but never seen her in a full film.
I saw that she could sing and dance, which is a really good indicator of a physical ability.
By contrast, Taylor-Joy has a sparse 30 lines of dialogue in the movie.
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Theyre both dealing with their traumas in very different ways, Taylor-Joy says.
For me its to disappear for as long as you could and then come back.
To Hemsworth, the contrast between the characters is the appeal.
Hed say, I have an answer, I have the solution for your problems youre suffering.
And it needs to be done with enthusiasm and confidence.
What I found interesting was how they both responded differently to that adversity.
Is it anymore harsh for you to do this and not give us access?
… As the actor playing the character, you better find a way in.
But between the moment of action and cut, you have to believe it.
So when people said, Ugh, shes a terrible person.
Id go, You dont understand where shes coming from.
Furiosa, meanwhile, will be in theaters on Friday, May 24.
Stay tuned for more coverage of the film in the coming days.
