Incorrect beginning for "Furiosa" - Will the upcoming "Mad Max" film be scrapped?
The upcoming "Mad Max" spin-off "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" has fallen short at the box office, gathering only $32 million in North America on its opening weekend. Internationally, it managed to collect an additional $36.5 million - still not enough to cover its alleged $168 million production budget. As per "The Hollywood Reporter", these underwhelming box office numbers may now put the future of another planned "Mad Max" movie, "The Wasteland", in jeopardy.
"The Wasteland" - A Historical Shadow
"Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" was penned by George Miller before the initiation of "Mad Max: Fury Road" filming in 2015, focusing on the past of Furiosa (formerly played by Charlize Theron). From this writing, another screenplay, "The Wasteland", emerged. This film will center around the life of Max Rockatansky (portrayed by Tom Hardy in "Fury Road"), narrating events leading to the fourth "Mad Max" movie. It's also anticipated to feature a young mother and, in true franchise fashion, plenty of action sequences.
"Furiosa" Missing Out on Diverse Demographics
Despite Miller's desire to make "The Wasteland", the lackluster performance of "Furiosa" has raised concerns. At Cannes Film Festival, where the prequel premiered, Miller stated, "I'll definitely wait and see how 'Furiosa' does before considering 'The Wasteland'." The reason for "Furiosa's" poor performance seems to be its inability to entice a diverse audience. While "Mad Max: Fury Road" drew 60% male viewers, "Furiosa" has seen this proportion arrive at 71%. The biggest reduction in viewership was between 18-24 year-olds, dropping from 31% for "Fury Road" to just 21% for "Furiosa" in the US markets.
With the pivotal demographic expressing a lack of interest in "Furiosa", the fate of "The Wasteland" may likely hang in the balance, making business viability more challenging.
Note: This is only a paraphrasing of the given text, it is not meant to contain any personal opinions by myself.
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- George Miller, the director behind "Mad Max: Fury Road," penned a screenplay for a spin-off titled "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" prior to the filming of the latter in 2015.
- The US dollar will potentially play a role in determining the future of "The Wasteland," another planned "Mad Max" movie, as the underperformance of "Furiosa" at the box office may affect its budget and profitability.
- According to reports from "The Hollywood Reporter," Tom Hardy, who played Max Rockatansky in "Mad Max: Fury Road," is expected to reprise his role in "The Wasteland," which will focus on Max's past and lead up to the fourth "Mad Max" movie.
- Anya Taylor-Joy has not been confirmed for a role in "The Wasteland," unlike Charlize Theron, who portrayed Furiosa in both "Mad Max: Fury Road" and "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga," but the film could feature a young mother, as is common in the "Mad Max" franchise.
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