With legacy sequels being all the rage in Hollywood, it’s within reason to imagine that perhaps a world exists where George Miller asks Mel Gibson to return for a new ‘Mad Max’ film in the future. If “Ghostbusters” can do it, so can ‘Mad Max.’ Well, there’s one problem, though–George Miller hasn’t thought about what an elderly Max would be like.

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Speaking to Jake’s Takes, in an interview from a couple weeks ago (prior to the release of ‘Furiosa’), George Miller was asked about the possibility of Mel Gibson returning as Max in a future ‘Mad Max’ movie.

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While some might have predicted it, you wouldn’t be wrong in saying that most people were surprised at the low box office debut for “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.” The film has made approximately $33 million over the four-day holiday weekend, which is one of the worst Memorial Weekend debuts in decades. That would seemingly stop all discussion about more ‘Mad Max’ films in the near future, which means ‘The Wasteland’ might not ever see the light of day.

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The behind-the-scenes drama of “Mad Max: Fury Road” is legendary, at this point. There have been so many interviews about how Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy were very contentious. Stories about how difficult it can be to work with George Miller, as he is a bit of a perfectionist. On and on and on again. And judging by a new interview with Anya Taylor-Joy, the star of “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” the production of the newest entry in the franchise was still incredibly difficult.

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Largely beloved upon its arrival in 2015, George Miller’s “Mad Max: Fury Road” is now considered a 21st-century classic. And while the adrenaline-pounding film was supposed to be a Mad Max story, clearly one of the more compelling characters was Charlize Theron’s Furiosa, who went toe to toe with Tom Hardy’s Max in the movie. When Hardy announced a sequel or rather a prequel centered on Furiosa, fans had hoped that Theron would reprise the role; Theron herself was also dying to give the wasteland another try.

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It’s hard to imagine now, so long after it was released, that anyone would have been able to step into the roles of Max and Furiosa in “Mad Max: Fury Road,” like Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron were able to do. However, like almost every other film ever created, there was a time when the filmmakers were trying to narrow down who exactly would be the best actors for the job.

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“Mad Max: Fury Road” is one of the best action films of the last decade. But not only is the on-screen action and story incredibly interesting, but over the years, we’ve heard more and more behind-the-scenes tales that make it seem as if the drama behind the camera was almost just as fascinating. And now, almost a decade later, we’re still learning new things about George Miller’s film, like the time Tom Hardy spit on Armie Hammer during an audition.

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Every Tuesday, discriminating viewers are confronted with a flurry of choices: new releases on disc and on demand, vintage and original movies on any number of streaming platforms, catalog titles making a splash on Blu-ray or 4K. This biweekly column sifts through all of those choices to pluck out the movies most worth your time, no matter how you’re watching.

This week’s new streaming and disc guide (okay, it’s mostly a disc guide) is a back-breaker – which is unsurprising, with the holidays approaching, and the hunt for gift ideas already heating up.

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It’s starting to become extremely obvious to most that George Miller‘s “Mad Max: Fury Road” wasn’t just rebooting the world and character by having British actor Tom Hardy (“Dunkirk,” “Inception,” “The Dark Knight Rises“) replace Mel Gibson, but also introducing a brand new leading character, Charlize Theron‘s Furiosa.

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It’s been nearly six years since “Mad Max: Fury Road” actually hit theaters. That film, though acclaimed and Oscar-winning since its release, was the subject of extensive delays and false starts during its development. So, it’s not all that surprising the next film in the franchise, ‘Furiosa,’ has had its fair share of delays, as director George Miller dealt with legal issues and difficulties with the studio.

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It’s a lovely day, and prepare for more to come. Warner Bros. has officially set the release date for their “Mad Max: Fury Road” prequel titled “Furiosa” that will be directed by George Miller.

READ MORE: ‘Furiosa’ Star Anya Taylor-Joy Won’t Try To Emulate Charlize Theron In ‘Mad Max’ Prequel: “It Has To Be Something Different”

A prequel set much earlier than the evens of ‘Fury Road,’ ‘Furiosa’ will be released on June 23, 2023.

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Every Tuesday, discriminating viewers are confronted with a flurry of choices: new releases on disc and on-demand, vintage and original movies on any number of streaming platforms, catalog titles making a splash on Blu-ray or 4K. This biweekly column sifts through all of those choices to pluck out the movies most worth your time, no matter how you’re watching.

We’ve got a lot of new disc and streaming releases to sort through, thanks in no small part to the inevitable holiday season gift possibilities, which include genuine classics, ‘80s favorites, and prestige box sets (more of those here); streaming audiences can also check out a new (and controversial!) romantic comedy and a beautifully bizarre new film from one of the best documentarians in the business.

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It’s official. After months of speculation, Anya Taylor-Joy is the new Furiosa for the upcoming “Mad Max: Fury Road” prequel film. However, that’s not all, as George Miller has apparently landed multiple massive stars for his highly-anticipated, post-apocalyptic film.

READ MORE: Charlize Theron Says Not Playing Furiosa In New Prequel Is “Tough To Swallow” & “Heartbreaking”

According to Variety, Taylor-Joy, who Miller previously confirmed has been in discussions for the role of a younger version of Charlize Theron’s ‘Mad Max’ character, is being joined by Chris Hemsworth and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II in the cast of the ‘Furiosa’ film.

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Recently, it was revealed that development on the long-awaited “Mad Max: Fury Road” prequel, focused on the character of Furiosa, was shifting into high gear as filmmaker George Miller confirmed that he’s set to begin work on it next. However, we also learned that Charlize Theron, who played Furiosa in ‘Fury Road,’ will definitely not be back to star, given the prequel follows the early days of the character.

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Remember all that talk about a ‘Furiosa’ spin-off film from “Mad Max” mastermind George Miller? After “Mad Max: Fury Road” became a big hit and fans fell in love with Charlize Theron’s Furiosa character, there were rumblings that Miller was working on a prequel film that would follow the breakout badass. However, official word never leaked and though there has been rampant speculation for years, we haven’t seen anything concrete.

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George Miller is officially coming back. Yes, we know that his “comeback” was complete in 2015 thanks to “Mad Max: Fury Road,” but since then, the filmmaker has been on a bit of an extended break (whether or not it was self-imposed or circumstance is still not completely known). No matter the reason, it’s official — Miller’s long-awaited film, “Three Thousand Years of Longing,” is greenlit and will begin production in March 2020.

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George Miller might be 74-years-old, but he very well might be more popular now than ever before. The filmmaker behind the ‘Mad Max’ franchise seems to have struck a chord culturally with ‘Fury Road,’ the 2015 film that many feel might be the very best action film of all time. And so, even though by this age, many folks are retiring and relaxing, Miller is busier than ever before, with multiple ‘Mad Max’ projects in the works, as well as a film with Tilda Swinton attached.

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With the current state of studio filmmaking relying more and more on known properties and reboots, remakes, and revivals, it’s amazing what classic franchises have yet to get the green light. Well, as seen in a new interview with one of the film bosses over at Warner Bros, just because nothing has been announced doesn’t mean the studio isn’t exploring options to bring back franchises like “Mad Max” and, yes, even “The Matrix.”

Speaking to the LA Times, WB executive Kevin Tsujihara was asked about a variety of topics, including which franchises he’s interested in rebooting and bringing back for public consumption.

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This week sees the release of “Hacksaw Ridge,” a World War II movie starring Andrew Garfield as Desmond T. Doss, a deeply religious conscientious objector who saved the lives of as many as 75 of his colleagues at the Battle of Okinawa without ever holding a weapon, and was awarded the Medal of Honor. On the whole, it’s been very well-reviewed (though our review had more than a few issues with it), and could well figure into the awards season.

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Winner of six Oscars, feted with no shortage of acclaim, and earning some pretty strong box office as well, it’s been a bit surprising how silent Warner Bros. has been about a follow-up to “Mad Max: Fury Road.” George Miller made it clear all last year he’s got material ready to go that was borne from creating backstories for the characters in ‘Fury Road.’

“…we ended up with two scripts, without really trying,” the director said last fall.

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Yesterday, the Playlist laid out evidence indicating why Hollywood’s continued faith in remakes has been misguided at best. For the most part, remakes are financial sinkholes, and for every inspired new take on a story, there’s at least a half dozen more lacking a decent core idea or any feeling it has been made with any kind of passion. And one of the more increasingly dull trends in modern cinema is the idea that anything given a fresh coat of paint needs to be “dark.” But the industry isn’t willing to let go of that particular strategy quite yet— for instance, Universal is planning to give a classic character a grim and gritty makeover.

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By The Numbers: The Winners Of The 2016 Oscars

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Oscar Nominee George Miller Clarifies Comments About Not Making Another 'Mad Max' Movie

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Watch: Supercut Highlights Visual Parallels Between 'Mad Max: Fury Road' And The Original Trilogy

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Watch: Supercut Of The POV Shots From The First 3 'Mad Max' Films

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Ranked: The Films Of Director George Miller

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