Alright, so picture this: George Miller, the brains behind the legendary "Mad Max" saga, keeps this rad old photo on his phone. It's from back in the '70s, showing Craig Hemsworth, Chris Hemsworth's pops, chilling with the same crew of bikers that rocked the original "Mad Max" flick. Fun fact - Craig even knew Wonder Dog, that cool canine from the movie. And let's be real, Chris is like a spitting image of his old man.
Fast forward to now, we're kicking it in Cannes, just a day before the big world premiere of "Furiosa," the latest addition to Miller's epic franchise. The dude was in his early thirties when the first "Mad Max" hit the screens in '79, and now, at a sprightly 79 himself, he's still jazzed about sharing his dystopian vision with the world.
But here's the scoop on "Furiosa" - it's a wild, mind-blowing rollercoaster that's gonna have audiences on the edge of their seats. Folks back in Sydney already caught a glimpse, and the buzz in L.A. was solid too. But Miller ain't sweating the early feedback. According to him, you gotta wait for the real deal - the paying audience.
Now, before "Furiosa" became a screenplay, Miller and his bud Nick Lathouris brainstormed like crazy. They cooked up this novella, scribbling ideas on a whiteboard before Nick spun it into a tale. And get this - it took a whole army of about 1,000 folks to bring Miller's post-apocalyptic world to life. But hey, the man's all about keeping it fresh, bringing in new blood alongside the seasoned pros.
And let's talk casting - we've got Anya Taylor-Joy as Furiosa, Hemsworth playing the bad guy Warlord Dementus, and Tom Burke as Praetorian Jack, who's got this intense connection with Furiosa. Miller was dead set on Burke, praising his skills like nobody else could've pulled it off.
Now, shooting a flick like this ain't a walk in the park. Taylor-Joy, just like Hardy and Theron before her, went through the wringer. But Miller's cool with that - he thinks the best actors really dive into their roles, becoming total warriors on set.
As the "Mad Max" saga evolved, Miller tapped into new tech and fresh faces. Guys like Guy Norris and his son Harlan brought some serious action to the table, making stunts that were once impossible, totally doable.
And Cannes? Well, that's like Miller's second home. He's been there, done that, and even got the t-shirt. Remember "Mad Max: Fury Road"? That bad boy premiered there, racking up a ton of Oscar nods and snagging a bunch too.
But hey, as "Furiosa" gears up for its big debut, Miller's feeling some type of way. It's like saying goodbye to a part of himself, handing it over to the masses to see what they make of it. And you know what? That's part of the thrill.
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