Charlize Theron Reacts to Being Replaced as Mad Max's Furiosa By a Younger Actress

Charlize Theron is being replaced as Furiosa in the Mad Max franchise, and now, she’s reacting to the news.

If you don’t know, Charlize played the role in the 2015 film to rave reviews. However, filmmaker George Miller decided to move forward in the franchise and document a younger Furiosa. Thus, he is recasting the role with an actress in her 20s.actor in her 20s.

“It’s a tough one to swallow. Listen, I fully respect George, if not more so in the aftermath of making that film with him. He’s a master, and I wish him nothing but the best, “ Charlize told THR. “Yeah, it’s a little heartbreaking, for sure. I really love that character, and I’m so grateful that I had a small part in creating her. She will forever be someone I think of and reflect on fondly. Obviously, I would love to see that story continue, and if he feels like he has to go about it this way, then I trust him in that manner. We get so hung up on the smaller details that we forget the thing that we emotionally tap into has nothing to do with that minute thing that we’re focusing on.”

Find out which young star might be playing Furiosa in the new movie.