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Kat Dennings Reveals Tom Hardy Stayed for Tea After Grueling Mad Max Audition
entertainment1 month ago

Kat Dennings Reveals Tom Hardy Stayed for Tea After Grueling Mad Max Audition

Kat Dennings detailed her exhausting six-hour chemistry audition for Mad Max: Fury Road, noting that while the process was intense, Tom Hardy’s kindness afterward left a lasting impression. The actress recalled how Hardy drove her home and stayed for tea with her mother, a gesture she credits with making him a lifelong fan. This account joins a broader wave of actors, including Michael Fassbender and Gal Gadot, describing the film’s rigorous and often brutal casting process under director George Miller.

via TheWrap|
#casting#entertainment#george-miller
Actors Reveal Grueling Auditions for George Miller's Mad Max: Fury Road
entertainment1 month ago

Actors Reveal Grueling Auditions for George Miller's Mad Max: Fury Road

Kat Dennings detailed a six-hour audition for Mad Max: Fury Road that included a role-reversal exercise and a post-session visit to her home. TheWrap and Den of Geek reported that Hardy drove her home and stayed for tea with her mother. Other actors, including Michael Fassbender and Gal Gadot, also described Miller's casting process as intense and unconventional.

via buzzfeed.com|
#casting#entertainment#george-miller
Taylor-Joy Wins a Peach-Pit Twist for Furiosa's Ending
film4 months ago

Taylor-Joy Wins a Peach-Pit Twist for Furiosa's Ending

Anya Taylor-Joy reveals she pushed George Miller to change Furiosa’s ending, insisting the character live up to her icon status instead of Dementus meeting a easy death. The final cut features Furiosa planting a peach pit that grows into a tree, with her sharing the fruit with the other women over the years. After wrapping Furiosa, she flew to Namibia for a day to shoot Dune: Part Two, calling that experience one of her favorite filmmaking moments.

via AV Club|
#anya-taylor-joy#dune-part-two#ending
"‘Furiosa’ Struggles at Box Office Amid Strong Competition from ‘Garfield’"
entertainment2 years ago

"‘Furiosa’ Struggles at Box Office Amid Strong Competition from ‘Garfield’"

The female-led "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" has underperformed at the box office, earning only $32 million over the Memorial Day weekend and failing to attract women and young moviegoers. This poor performance has cast doubt on the future of the "Mad Max" franchise, despite director George Miller's interest in continuing the series. The film's disappointing turnout contrasts sharply with the 2015 "Mad Max: Fury Road," which had a higher percentage of female and young viewers.

via The Daily Wire|
#box-office#entertainment#female-audience
"Mad Max: A Guide to the Chaos and Chronology"
entertainment2 years ago

"Mad Max: A Guide to the Chaos and Chronology"

The article ranks the movies in the 'Mad Max' franchise, highlighting the evolution of George Miller's post-apocalyptic saga from the original 1979 film to the latest prequel, 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.' It discusses the impact and significance of each film, noting 'Mad Max: Fury Road' as the pinnacle of the series for its groundbreaking action and thematic depth.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#entertainment#film-franchise#george-miller
entertainment2 years ago

"Furiosa Flop Signals Trouble for Mad Max Franchise and Summer Box Office"

The prequel "Furiosa" from the Mad Max franchise flopped at the box office, earning only $32 million domestically and $36.5 million overseas against a $168 million budget. This disappointing performance casts doubt on the future of the series, including the planned sequel "Mad Max: The Wasteland." Despite positive reviews and a strong reception at Cannes, the film's lack of broad appeal and competition from other major releases contributed to its underwhelming debut.

via Toronto Sun|
#anya-taylor-joy#box-office#entertainment
"Furiosa's Flop Casts Shadow Over Mad Max Franchise and Summer Box Office"
entertainment2 years ago

"Furiosa's Flop Casts Shadow Over Mad Max Franchise and Summer Box Office"

The disappointing box office performance of "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" is raising concerns about the future of the Mad Max franchise, particularly the planned sequel "Mad Max: The Wasteland." Despite the film's cultural impact, its $32 million domestic take has diminished hopes for further installments, with some attributing the lackluster turnout to the absence of Charlize Theron.

via JoBlo.com|
#box-office#entertainment#furiosa
"Furiosa's Box Office Struggles Cast Doubt on Future Mad Max Films"
entertainment2 years ago

"Furiosa's Box Office Struggles Cast Doubt on Future Mad Max Films"

George Miller's latest film, "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga," opened to a disappointing $32 million domestically over the Memorial Day weekend, casting doubt on the future of his next planned Mad Max installment, "The Wasteland." Despite positive audience reactions and a high Rotten Tomatoes score, the film struggled to attract a broad demographic, particularly younger viewers and females. The film's underperformance has led to concerns about the viability of continuing the Mad Max franchise, especially without the star power of Charlize Theron, who did not return for this prequel.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#box-office#entertainment#furiosa
"Furiosa's Rocky Start: AI, Flops, and Future Hopes"
entertainment2 years ago

"Furiosa's Rocky Start: AI, Flops, and Future Hopes"

"Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga," the latest installment in George Miller's postapocalyptic franchise, has received mixed reviews despite its heartstopping moments and strong performances by Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth. The film's box office returns were lower than expected, and opinions vary on how it compares to "Fury Road." While some praise its unique storytelling and action sequences, others feel it lacks the relentless momentum of its predecessor. The film's disappointing opening weekend has sparked discussions about its future impact and potential sequels.

via The Ringer|
#anya-taylor-joy#chris-hemsworth#entertainment
"Future of 'Mad Max: The Wasteland' Hinges on 'Furiosa' Success"
entertainment2 years ago

"Future of 'Mad Max: The Wasteland' Hinges on 'Furiosa' Success"

George Miller's "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" had a disappointing Memorial Weekend debut, earning just over $32 million. The film's performance may impact the future of the "Mad Max" franchise, including the potential development of "The Wasteland," another prequel focusing on Tom Hardy's character. Miller is waiting to see the overall reception of "Furiosa" before making further decisions.

via Dark Horizons|
#box-office#entertainment#film-franchise
Elsa Pataky Plays Dual Roles in 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga'
entertainment2 years ago

Elsa Pataky Plays Dual Roles in 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga'

"Furiosa," the latest installment in the "Mad Max" franchise, continues the series' tradition of casting actors in multiple roles. Elsa Pataky, known for her role in the "Fast & Furious" series and married to "Furiosa" star Chris Hemsworth, plays both a Vuvalini general and a member of Dementus' crew. Other actors, including Lachy Hulme and Josh Helman, also take on dual roles in the film. "Furiosa" is currently in theaters.

via SlashFilm|
#chris-hemsworth#elsa-pataky#entertainment