While some may have been skeptical about George Miller actually making a 4th “Mad Max” film, according to the director, pre-production starts next week on the latest installment currently titled “Mad Max: Fury Road”. Also, the director was asked about the rumors that Charlize Theron would be starring in the film. He responded by saying, “It could be Mel, it could be anyone, in fact I’m looking around at these faces to see if anyone’s quite interesting here.”
The other bit of news that came out today is the film might have a budget of $100 million dollars and it’ll be filming for over six months! More after the jump:
From both abc.net.au and THR we’ve learned filming on “Fury Road” will begin in New South Wales in August 2010. Also, casting is currently underway, which means in the very near future we’re going to hear who the stars are.
But the most interesting thing that got reported is they’re expecting to film for 30 weeks.
If you’re not familiar with how movies are made, a small movie might have a few weeks of filming. A mid-size film could be 30-45 days. But a film that’s going to be in front of the cameras for 30 weeks (over 6 months) means they’re making a crazy action film! Because what takes the most time are stunts, and you don’t need a six month shoot to film dialogue scenes.
Look, I don’t know if George Miller has it in him to bring another kick-ass “Mad Max” film to the screens. But I’m excited to see him try. More as we get it.
UPDATE: Here’s some video of Miller talking about “Mad Max: Fury Road”.
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Hopefully the studio isn’t stupid enough to spend 100 million on a movie like this without having Mel Gibson who made Max the icon that he is. Also if you saw the new “Edge of Darkness” trailer, you’ll see Mel can still play max just fine. I’m sure George Miller is fully capable of making a kick ass film even without Mel, but having Mel would just make the film complete.
Hopefully the studio isn’t stupid enough to spend 100 million on a movie like this without having Mel Gibson who made Max the icon that he is. Also if you saw the new “Edge of Darkness” trailer, you’ll see Mel can still play max just fine. I’m sure George Miller is fully capable of making a kick ass film even without Mel, but having Mel would just make the film complete.
Sam Worthington is playing Max.
Sam Worthington is playing Max.
Bring on another round of Max with young, unknown actors. So long as they kick ass, I’m in. Mel can do cameos.
Bring on another round of Max with young, unknown actors. So long as they kick ass, I’m in. Mel can do cameos.
who is casting this film?
who is casting this film?
I hope that George Miller keeps it faithful to the original and doesn’t turn it into a big Yank wank.
I hope that George Miller keeps it faithful to the original and doesn’t turn it into a big Yank wank.
I AM STOKED. I have been waiting for this ever since I was a kid. I’m sure George Miller will keep it real and not make it too Yankee.
I AM STOKED. I have been waiting for this ever since I was a kid. I’m sure George Miller will keep it real and not make it too Yankee.
not sure if my other msg worked. does anyone know who is building the cars for fury road? or the production company involved?
not sure if my other msg worked. does anyone know who is building the cars for fury road? or the production company involved?
Hey George, remember to keep the Aussie accents, and it’s Petrol,…not gasoline!
Hey George, remember to keep the Aussie accents, and it’s Petrol,…not gasoline!
Tom Hardy's nose is to long to play Max!