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While the film is still to hit theatres, Chris Hemsworth and his fellow cast members have already started getting recognition for Geoge Miller’s highly anticipated film,Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. The prequel to the Oscar-winning movieMad Max: Fury Road, has been hailed as a cinematic marvel by the renowned filmmaker Edgar Wright, who had the fortune to see the film before its official release.
And the filmmaker has nothing but praise for the movie. Wright, known for movies likeLast Night in SohoandBaby Driver, took to Twitter to share an early review of the upcoming film, commending George Miller for his visionary approach to theMad MaxSaga while also deeming it the finest work of the Marvel star, Chris Hemsworth.
Edgar Wright Shares Glowing Praise for George Miller’sFuriosa
FilmmakerGeorge Milleris set to captivate both audiences and the industry alike with his upcoming filmFuriosa: A Mad Max Saga,as suggested byEdgar Wrightin hisreview of the film. Scheduled to premiere at the 77th Cannes Film Festival before its official release, the movie has already received glowing praise from Wright.
Sharing his reaction to Miller’s work, he said,“I’m still reeling at how films like his exist.”TheBaby Driverdirector lauded Miller for building the intricate cinematic world, stating that the film promises to deliver not just a thrilling chase but a deeply resonant revenge epic that harks back to classics likeBen Hur.
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Emphasizing that the movie would be unlike anything the audience has experienced, he said thatFuriosabrings a“full circle to the first Max adventure in 1979.”Wright expressed his admiration and amazement for the film, saying,
“Filmmakers and fans will leave with their heads spinning. I felt both inspired and envious! There was a point during a midway set piece where I leant over to a friend and said, ‘How the f*ck does he do this?'”
Along with the filmmaker, Wright also applauded the cast of the film. And this early review of the film has boosted the anticipation for the movie, with fans eager to immerse themselves in the“intricate, detailed, and immersive”world created by Miller.
Edgar Wright Commends Chris Hemsworth’s Performance inFuriosa: A Mad Max Saga
After portraying a superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe,Chris Hemsworthis switching gears by taking on the antagonistic role in George Miller’s upcoming film. The movie features him in the role of Warlord Dementus, who kidnaps Furiosa from the Green Place.
And Edgar Wright has lauded it as Hemsworth’s best performance yet, saying,“Chris Hemsworth has never been better.”Along with theExtractionstar, he also praises Tom Burke for channeling the“rugged presence recalling the original Road Warrior himself”as Praetorian Jack.
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The filmmaker also applaudedAnya Taylor-Joy, portraying the titular character in the movie, as he recalled Miller suggesting her for the role of Furiosa after watching an early cut ofLast Night In Soho.“I responded, ‘Do it, do it! She’s a star, get her now!”he remembered. And Wright is“proud”to see theactress shining in the post-apocalyptic action film.
Serving as a prequel to the 2015 film in the franchise,Furiosa: A Mad Max Sagaexplores Furiosa’s survival and her quest to return to the Green Place of Many Mothers after she is abducted by a Biker Horde led by Warlord Dementus, in a world descending into chaos.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Sagais set to release on August 05, 2025.
Laxmi Rajput
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
