Anya Taylor-Joy on Making 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' & Shaving Her Head for the Role

Movie icon, Anya Taylor-Joy, shares her journey of what it was like filming 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' and doing her own stunts, driving a car without a license and getting dirtier than ever.
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[@lamdefond]

Furiosa at the theatre was amazing. Nearly perfection.

[@artemicionkupo4367]

Wow she is eloquent and wonderful to listen to.

[@MatthewTheWanderer]

It's hard to believe that English isn't her first language.

[@etherashe5164]

Definitely.

[@tinyfishhobby3138]

“I did as many of my own stunts as I was allowed to” - huge props for this.

[@dariuschisholm7317]

Are we sure she didn't lie tho

[@medelinejs1173]

She literally said she worked with her double Hayley Wright~

[@purefoldnz3070]

so in other words none

[@wassimbba2251]

​@@medelinejs1173 even Tom cruise on Mission impossible has a double you know, to show them how to do the stunts before shouting

[@deadstar44]

It's the usual PR bullshit. Insurance companies don't let actors do their stunts in the digital age when you can do face replacements onto stunt doubles and use CG doubles for hazardous stunts.

[@shunonigiri2710]

She talk about how long every frames in Fury Road took only 1.3 seconds average?... Damn.. The details

[@hoover728]

This was something that drove Tom Hardy crazy- as a more method-y actor, he found it aggravating to not be able to settle into a take because the shots were so short. But eventually he saw the genius of Miller's approach and surrendered to it.

[@ciello___8307]

yeah, sounds like it was a difficult movie to shoot for the actors. Combine that with the harsh conditions shooting in the desert

[@mitchellries256]

The fact that she went straight from LA to Abu Dhabi after getting back from Australia shows you how extremely motivated she was to act in more than one film, which is easy to understand when you're talking about a movie like Dune.

[@Nancy-sf2pl]

She didn’t. She filmed in Namibia.

[@mitchellries256]

@@Nancy-sf2pl Where's that?

[@jjperceval]

@@mitchellries256 a magical thing called google will show you its africa

[@francobenitez6810]

@@mitchellries256 Definitely not in Abu Dhabi 😂😂

[@collapsingquantumwav]

May be it has to do with money?

[@brandonday2494]

Even in Emma and the Queen's Gambit she got a little bloody. A certain bloody scene in the Northman was one of the more jaw dropping moments I've ever seen from a female character as well. She's real sharp and has a lot of different sides. Very talented young woman, and very committed. Hell of a career she's had already and she's only 28.

[@julioflores3248]

I met Anya in Argentina and in addition to her elegant beauty, she showed great sympathy and true humility, if we add her talent, she is called to greatness

[@etherashe5164]

Lucky you!

[@stevenelliott631]

She is so graceful reminds me of the early 50s actresses

[@MrOeyoenne]

yeah, it's basically the hair though :D

[@GarrettWatts]

I really liked her before, but Furiosa made me love her. She did such a beautiful job of simultaneously portraying subtly and rage.

[@jackraider1039]

I can't wait for Furiosa.

[@Davepool-hs7vr]

Same here, and my vacation starts that weekend

[@jackraider1039]

@@Davepool-hs7vr It also comes out of my birthday which is pretty awesome.

[@Davepool-hs7vr]

@@jackraider1039 happy birthday on that day

[@jackraider1039]

@@Davepool-hs7vr Thanks a lot man. Appreciate it

[@Davepool-hs7vr]

@@jackraider1039 not a problem

[@ashtonturner2862]

Been looking forward to this film since the first trailer was released last year.

[@paul5046]

Her uniquely well spoken English accent mixed with an american twang is wonderful to listen too and man those eyes!!!

[@etherashe5164]

Her eyes are other-worldly.

[@thedumbguncollector5546]

I noticed that. Her accent is wildly variable

[@adammakey3047]

She's from Argentina but her family moved to the UK when she was young.

[@elhei123]

My very favourite actress: incredibly talented, beautiful, humble and always respectful towards journalists and fans ❤

[@etherashe5164]

She a true class act.

[@leolopez_0728]

Anya speaks perfect spanish just as good as her perfect English, she is so talented and beautiful, the future of the movie industry is in good hands with her.

[@CapOlimar]

Her first language was Spanish, so makes sense.

[@deadstar44]

She's of argentinian/british ascent born in the US so it comes naturally for her.

[@JustinWoo]

I've loved her since Split. It's gonna be so cool to see her as Furiosa.

[@Acap350]

Queens Gambit is amazing too

[@Sonybacker]

For me it was Vvitch

[@selena___]

Anya is truly the full package - wonderful actor and such an interesing speaker in promoting her movies

[@waxtorch]

Great descriptions, as somebody who has been through the studio process of makeup prep and military bs, i recognize Anya's struggle is real af, and her personal expression of her experiences is so valuable. You're the best miss Lady, and your transparency is so incredibly valuable.

[@farhanabdurrohman270]

What an interview!

[@DangerousMuteLunatic]

Why did I cackle with glee when I found out her audition speech was from Network? That fucking rules!

[@palmerlp]

George Miller must really like that scene from “Network,” because he used it in the auditions for “Fury Road,” too. Abbey Lee, who plays the Dag in “Fury Road,” got the part after filming herself auditioning with it. The casting director said it was one of the greatest auditions she’d ever seen.

[@moonmothh]

Intelligent, hardworking woman. So articulate, beautiful, and palpably passionate in what she does. It's really no wonder so many high profile film makers are chomping at the bit to work with her.

[@btetschner]

A+ video! LOVE IT! Can't wait to see Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga!

[@etherashe5164]

Anya Taylor-Joy is incredibly brilliant, beautiful, talented and gracious. Ever since I saw her in "The Queen's Gambit" I've been mesmerized. I cannot wait to see this movie.

[@mellowenglishgal]

Blown away by Anya’s performance. Interesting what she said about George only giving her her eyes to work with - she was masterful about using her eyes to convey everything.

[@Meesterlijker]

She's an amazing actress, and very likeable.

[@funnypscomedy]

My best actress

[@Paul20661]

seeing it tomorrow so excited

[@saviofreire19]

One of the greatest actresses of this generation. Can't wait to watch it!

[@cruzinthruspace]

I hiked with her at vernal falls in Yosemite

[@etherashe5164]

Damn you're lucky!!

[@Crimsonhalo666]

SHE'S SO GORGEOUS. CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE MOVIE.

[@looselipssinkships2323]

The witch 🔥 The Menu 🔥 Im hoping FURIOSA is 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Love this girl

[@Kevin-np3ue]

She will not "disappoint"..

[@BloodDrinker1328]

She is so incredibly intelligent, humble, and talented. My favorite actress. ❤

[@tmackie1694]

Can’t wait!

[@arinaz318]

Such a lovely video! Anya is amazing, can’t wait for Furiosa! 🦾🔥

[@rajendrabiswas]

she is amazing I have started to like her ever since I saw queens gambit and now furiosa..very well made movie..

[@deadstar44]

First, I was skeptical about casting Taylor-Joy as Young Furiosa since she doesn't look like Charlize Theron in any way, not physically at least in stature (Theron is a 5'11-ish amazon that towers Taylor-Joy), facial features and eye color (Theron has striking green eyes) but the more I see, my brain is starting to get accustomed to Miller's choice. I hope that her performance makes me overlook the physical discrepancies between the actresses.

[@Sarah-he3sx]

Tom Hardy looks nothing like Mel Gibson but no one seems to mention that

[@minhthuo7296]

They have the most important thing in common: they are both beautiful ^^ As Taylor-Joy plays as young Furiosa, to me the size different quite makes sense. It just means she is still growing up.

[@Joe-gw9wh]

the performance makes you feel like they look alike even though they don’t. she’s furiosa.

[@goannaj3243]

Queens gambit was awesome, and Anya in some of my favourite shows, Peaky, Dune and this. So much quality acting from all involved and George Miller is a genius.

[@SPRzzz]

I could listen to hear all day

[@Moviebro]

Can’t wait!!!

[@scarlettbat]

her eight months on that set piece were NOT wasted. it was my favorite part of the movie.

[@88kage]

Wow , incredible details as we speak on these topics 😁

[@hypatia137]

The third Mad Max movie: Old man Max (Tom Hardy) and old woman Furiosa (Charlize Theron) reunite after decades and enter another adventure on fury roads.

[@CeliaMiranda777]

She´s just passionate and hard work. I can say defenitly that she´s my favourtite actress!

[@esteva03]

I love how real her skin looks. And "oh look" she still looks amazing! 💪💪💪

[@lisselstewart]

ughhh, I love her SO MUCH!

[@RONIOliveira-cf2nd]

Anya Taylor-Joy ❤❤🔥🔥

[@timwright4263]

Anya - There is something so 'English' about her. I want to claim her for my country. Big Love for Anya ♥

[@Hassanbash101]

Amazing film

[@michaelbarrett5470]

Anya Taylor, Joy is the most exotic, talented and old-school actor of the modern era. Her beauty and the acting skills are unparalleled.

[@spiderliliez]

A decade back, she was the fascinating new face out of A24's film. Look at her now. Such a humble yet very successful young adult actress of her generation. She has an incredible work ethic. I remember in her old interview that she sleeps less than most people just because she's used to it. I hope she's sleeping more now. 😃

[@thesilentknight4554]

I count her in a movie every year, since 2015😮

[@deadstar44]

"Wouldst thou like to live deliciously?"

[@The_Knight_Mayor]

She seems so classy and not in the 2024 egotistical classy type of way. Just a modern yet classic actress.

[@donstevenson2660]

You've gotta give her props for acting to such great effect with only her eyes. She put the character up front, not common for young stars.

[@zovoth]

A true superstar… so glamorous and so talented…

[@neilbottles2597]

She's soo eloquent and beautiful

[@rmannayr2129]

ANYA IS ADORABLE!

[@FabricioCastelozeta]

Anya es mi actress favorite de Hollywood la amo haria cualquier cosa por Ella

[@lcusatis]

She is so cool and she killed it in Furiosa!

[@tmoon9297]

I don't know how do deal with her beauty. It's too mesmerizing

[@tikhongilson3770]

"Dost thou wish to live deliciously?" --devil from The Witch

[@sayitwithhellhounds]

She's so good in Furiosa. Wish more people were seeing it.

[@anasshahid224]

So excited for Furiosa, Anya Taylor Joy looks ready to steal the show. 👏👏👏

[@Punisher6791]

I was hoping the next film would continue Max's story, but im ok with a spinoff prequel to fury road.

[@deadstar44]

Next one should be a Max prequel, come what may.

[@sammyjones3500]

Anya has a dynamism that's bursting to get out from behind that controlled persona!❤❤❤

[@PromptStreamer]

My respect for her is huge

[@BriannaL0ve13]

Reshooting because a hat is two inches too low on someone’s head is next level.

[@fifthhoven]

Have always been really looking forward to this movie. The new trajectory and visual language George Miller created for Fury Road deserve to be expanded in many ways.

[@sl3102]

What a professional she is!

[@computerjantje]

the editing of this video is high school level.

[@yellowyoda2396]

watched the film yesterday with my girlfriend and WOW! She was fantastic in this film!!!

[@TheViciousVendetta]

Damn, Journey to Nowhere, a single scene, took 8 months to shoot?? That is crazy!! I'm so glad I caught this in a theater!

[@Chemson1989]

Please cast Anya in a show/movie about ballet.

[@javierromo8711]

She is the best thing that has happened to cinema in a long time. I really hope that she has the opportunity to actually work with Villeneuve in Dune Messiah or in any other project.

[@mando_oj]

รักน้องจอยครับ❤❤❤

[@splanzer]

She clearly loves acting. And it shows!

[@ElPibeDeLosAstilleros13]

¡Anya❤️🇦🇷!

[@tanadarko6991]

Furiosa was awesome and she did an excellent job!

[@annaaccon2560]

In love with her hairstyle in this video. Wis h there were more angles of it!

[@bridykes9986]

Looks like just a messy bun with her bangs side swept

[@SpiderC-666]

Her unusual yet incredible beauty puts all other actresses to shame. It's like looking at the goddess and the rest of them.

[@dallasdandigitalproduction393]

Beautiful! 🔥💕✨

[@AJJJ-co2vd]

She always look so amazing 🌹💘

[@Acap350]

She is brilliant in Queens Gambit ❤

[@Piemasteratron]

Really enjoyed Furiosa

[@medelinejs1173]

Future Oscar receiver~ ❤️

[@rmannayr2129]

ANYA IS SO BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bcm0022009]

What an absolute delight she is 💫

[@vertigoz]

I woild follow Furiosa till the end of the world! ❤

[@rockguitarist931]

Furiosa was an incredible movie, it's a shame that it's not doing better at the box office. Hopefully that doesn't kill our chances of getting another Mad Max film.

[@corinneromabiles2410]

She is ❤🎉

[@rmannayr2129]

ANYA IS A GREAT ACTRESS!

[@aizhan_nurseitova]

Omg, she’s sooo charming 🥹🫠

[@arupsan]

I am a huge fan of her …. Best acting in Queen’s gambits .. very difficult character to pull it off ..

[@etherashe5164]

Excellent series.

[@westloves]

I cant wait to see her as St Alia in Messiah

[@rmannayr2129]

ANYA IS SO CUTE!

[@beesh1019]

Nice

[@elevenAD]

If they had cast someone else i honestly don't think i would even be hyped to see this movie, she can do no wrong imo!

[@chxrrykt]

💗💗💗💗

[@dragonuv65]

I have a major crush on this woman.

[@thesilentknight4554]

Anya doesn't need a license. She's a goddess. And deserves to be chauffeured all her lifetime. 😁❤️😳

[@oguerrero031280]

This movie is going to make her a super star/

[@etherashe5164]

She already is!

[@stevehopkins2657]

I can't seem to take my eyes off of her. People that think shes ugly are out of their minds!

[@Wakkowolf]

It's a damn shame this movie isn't doing so well in the box office. I fucking loved it. Hopefully they make their money back some other way.

[@dad102]

I like her.