Theron, Hardy Rev Engines for ‘Mad Max’?

Posted by Dr. Cole Abaius (cole.abaius@filmschoolrejects.com) on October 22, 2009

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A few months ago, I wrote a list of actors I thought would make an excellent new Max Rockatansky. Neither of these names are on that list, but both probably should have.

According to a strangely worded post on E! Online, Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy may be cast in the reboot/sequel/not-a-remake that is Mad Max 4. I say it’s strangely worded, because it involves confirmation from multiple sources that Theron is “director George Miller’s pick to play the lead female role.” Does that mean she’s been picked? That he wants to pick her? That he had a dream in which he rode a white steed and saw her visage off in the clouded distance?

It’s unclear.

Same wording goes for Tom Hardy who was absolutely phenomenal in Bronson. The guy is a strong acting talent, and a role like this would elevate his profile in a very cool way.

But, still, I think I would lean toward Charlize Theron playing Max (lead female role doesn’t necessarily mean she’s a replacement for Tina Turner). Why? Because it would involve Charlize Theron kicking everyone’s ass and kicking up the dust of the outback.

Oh, and if George Miller really thinks Mel Gibson is too old for the role, he should check out the trailer for Edge of Darkness. Just saying. I have a feeling that Gibson can still shove a shotgun into some greasy thug’s face.

What do you think? Bonus question: If Max tells a guy to saw through his own foot to get free of some handcuffs, will people think they’re ripping off Saw instead of Saw ripping off homaging the original Mad Max?

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Christopher_M

it's says that it's the director's "pick" because there's a line at the end saying that nobody has been officially been excepted by the studio...there was previously talk of the production starting in June....Miller apparently has the cars already built in Australia....while I loved Hardy in Bronson I think Jeremy Renner (Hurt Locker) could make a better Max....I'm indifferent about Theron..she could have like 20mins of screen time and like 5 lines...I think it's just Theron trying to get some press

Kangaroo Be Stoned

Replace Theron with Jovovich.

Cole_Abaius

While I see the connection there, I think the producers will want there film to stand apart from the Resident Evil franchise.

Phoghat

Aargh! Not Mad Max. If this does indeed go through, I, I , I don't know what I'll do.

Name

the ron, no thanks. there has been this tuff woman lead trend for a decade now. It's no good anymore,.,

Theron, Hardy Rev Engines for ‘Mad Max’?

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