– Furiosa received rave reviews at Cannes, but the fate of Mad Max: The Wasteland remains uncertain.
– George Miller’s plans for a follow-up to Mad Max: Fury Road were delayed by a lawsuit and the need for further story development.
– The potential for Tom Hardy to reprise his role as Max and whether George Miller will direct The Wasteland are still up in the air.
So, picture this: it’s a post-apocalyptic world filled with dusty desert landscapes, crazy car chases, and a whole lot of chaos. Yup, I’m talking about the Mad Max universe. And in this crazy world, there’s been a lot of talk about a new movie called Mad Max: The Wasteland. But the big question on everyone’s mind is… will it ever happen?
Let’s take a trip down memory lane to 2010 when director George Miller first announced plans to shoot two new Mad Max films back-to-back. The first one, Mad Max: Fury Road, hit the big screen in 2015 and left audiences breathless with its adrenaline-pumping action. But what about the second film, Furiosa? After years of rumors and speculation, it finally premiered at Cannes to rave reviews. So does that mean Mad Max: The Wasteland is next in line? Let’s dive into the dusty details and see if we can unravel this mystery.
One major speed bump on the road to The Wasteland was a little thing called a lawsuit. Yep, it turns out that Miller and his production company had some beef with Warner Bros. over unpaid earnings from Fury Road. The whole thing dragged on for a couple of years before finally being settled in 2019. With that drama out of the way, Miller was able to focus on bringing Furiosa to life, paving the way for The Wasteland to potentially follow suit.
But here’s the thing – the story for The Wasteland isn’t quite ready yet. While Miller had a screenplay and novella written for Furiosa, The Wasteland is still in the early stages of development. Miller described the story as “still not fully evolved”, hinting that there’s more work to be done before Max hits the wasteland once again. And with Miller turning 78 this year, there’s also the question of whether he’ll be the one to helm the film or pass the torch to one of three other directors he has in mind.
As for our main man Max himself, Tom Hardy, he’s ready and waiting for the call to don the leathers once again. Despite the challenges of working on Fury Road, Hardy is keen to return to the role. But will he still be the one behind the wheel when The Wasteland finally hits theaters? Only time will tell.
So, will Mad Max: The Wasteland ever happen? The answer is still up in the air. But with Furiosa making waves and the promise of more Mad Max stories on the horizon, there’s definitely hope on the horizon. So buckle up, keep your eyes on the horizon, and get ready for whatever crazy ride George Miller has in store for us next. And hey, if you hear any news about The Wasteland finally coming to life, be sure to share it with your fellow wasteland warriors. Together, we’ll ride eternal, shiny and chrome!