Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Summary
Furiosaserves as a prequel toMad Max : Fury Road , but the movie must avoid a franchise error despite how well the timeline lines up . Mad Max ’s full timelineis certainly a complicated one . While George Miller ’s originalMad Maxtrilogy was think to have ask place within a 15 - 20 year span , Fury Roadmade the timeline even more confusing . From a canon standpoint , Fury Roadwas set afterBeyond Thunderdome , but seeing as Tom Hardy ’s Max Rockatansky was seemingly younger than Mel Gibson ’s final portrayal , it ’s clear that persistence has never been a major focal point for the series .
Either room , Furiosatakes place 15 years beforeFury Road , stick with a younger interlingual rendition of Charlize Theron ’s persona . This time around , Anya Taylor - Joy will depict the female protagonist , and though Immortan Joe is involved , the villain for this chapter of Furiosa ’s saga isChris Hemsworth ’s Dementus . Before Immortan Joe came to superpower , Dementus apparently ruled the Wasteland , but the conflict between the two tyrants will apparently spill out inFuriosa , with the nominal shape stuck somewhere in the middle . According to Miller , another notable figure might also have some kind of involvement .
Furiosa’s Timeline Means A Max Appearance Is Possible
In addition to confirming the prequel ’s timeline , George Miller bait an show of Max inFuriosa . Considering Max ’s geezerhood inFury route , flashing back 15 age in the franchise would meanthe Road Warrior would be around 20 age old during the events ofFuriosa . Miller stated that " Max is lurking around somewhere in this story , " which makes sense considering his role in the franchise initially fought for peace after the Revelation of Saint John the Divine . This has caused him to add up grimace - to - face with several dangerous faction and warlord . If Dementus is genuinely a threat to the Wasteland , Max would be conversant with him .
What ’s more , Miller mentioned thatFuriosaleads " run straight into"Fury Road , suggesting the timeline of events will lead directly to the start of the 2015 picture . By then , Furiosa will be serving as Immortan Joe ’s lieutenant while the warlord controls the Citadel . Even if Max does n’t appear inFuriosa ’s core events lay 15 years prior , if the prequel jump toFury Road ’s event , an appearance by Hardy is very plausible . A surprisal appearance could be in store , see as Miller and the mold have n’t straightaway corroborate an coming into court by Hardy or a reading of Max .
Why Furiosa Needs To Avoid Including Max (Even As A Cameo)
Despite the timeline making aMax show possible inFuriosa , the prequel should void any direct use of the character in any capacity , even a cameo . The purpose of the prequel is to follow Furiosa ’s level , as the title suggest . She was an incredibly compelling figure inFury Road , but the fourth installment was still intemperately presented as a Max Rockatansky chapter . Furiosais an opportunity for Taylor - Joy to take what Theron and Miller initially break with the character and craft a deeper extraction floor .
Even a cameo from Max would distract from the prequel ’s primary missionof rightfully fleshing out Furiosa as a case . If the movie wants to go all - in on the character , it must forfend any show of Max . Prequels often bank too much on setting up storyline or expend too much time bridge the franchise gaps . Using Max in any content would fall into that prequel trap . While there will undoubtedly be many connections and references made to the largerMad Maxfranchise , Max ’s existence can still be touched on without an actual appearance . get out him out ofFuriosawill also make his inevitable return in thelong - awaitedMad Max 5even more exciting .
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