Charlize Theron

George Miller explains decision to recast Charlize Theron in Furiosa prequel

George Miller explains why he decided to recast Charlize Theron instead of using de-aging technology for the prequel movie Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Theron, who starred as Furiosa in 2015’s Mad Max: Fury Road, was heartbroken when Miller didn’t bring her back for the prequel. Miller found a younger Furiosa in Anya Taylor-Joy and praised her talent for the upcoming film.