"Miller confirmed rumors that he is moving ahead with a stand-alone movie
about the action film’s heroine, who became a fan favorite thanks to
Theron’s determined portrayal. Still, for those hoping to see the
Oscar-winning actress back in the driver’s seat, you may have to adjust
your expectations: The film is a prequel centered on a young Furiosa,
and Miller is searching for an actress in her 20s to take over the role.... More "
"Development slates at the studios are also in flux. Most executives
don’t expect things to get back to normal for several weeks, though a
few are taking video and phone meetings as they try to game out films
they hope to greenlight in the next 12 months. Director George Miller,
for instance, has been meeting with names including Anya Taylor-Joy for
his “Furiousa” spin-off, which he hopes to start shooting in 2021...More "
"Fury Road is ultimately Furiosa’s movie: It is she who drives
the action and it is she who ultimately gets to annihilate
the villain, Immortan Joe. The moment in which she does so may not be
the most spectacular moment in a film full of visuals and stunts and
violence that stun and dazzle, but it lingers for its ferocity and its
intimacy".... More
"There are two stories, both involving Mad Max, and also a Furiosa story.
We’re still solving, we’ve got to play out the Warners thing, it seems
to be pretty clear that it’s going to happen." More