Anya Taylor-Joy – The New York Times 05-12-2024 (+1)

Anya Taylor-Joy, the talented 28-year-old actress, has taken on the challenging role of Furiosa in the highly anticipated prequel to the ‘Mad Max’ franchise, ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.’ The production, known for its difficulties, has not deterred Taylor-Joy, who sought a transformative experience that would push her to evolve as an actress.

In the film, Furiosa is kidnapped from her peaceful life and passed between two captors, the psychopathic Dementus (Chris Hemsworth) and the warlord Immortan Joe (Lachy Hulme). Taylor-Joy’s portrayal of the iconic warrior woman is marked by an intimidating tenacity, with her striking wide-set eyes burning with indignant fury beneath the grime she applies as war paint.

To authentically embody Furiosa, Taylor-Joy subjected herself to an emotional and physical crucible for six and a half months, demonstrating her dedication to the role. Despite the looming presence of Charlize Theron’s portrayal in ‘Mad Max: Fury Road,’ Taylor-Joy asserts her ownership of the character with a fierce determination that is sure to captivate audiences when ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ hits theaters on May 24, 2023.