'Furiosa' — George Miller Explains Why He Recast Charlize Theron

Furiosa is one of the year's most eagerly-awaited movies, but when the film was first announced there were grumblings of discontent that the original actress to embody the role of the Imperator from Mad Max: Fury Road, Charlize Theron, had been recast with the up-and-coming star, Anya Taylor-Joy. Theron's Furiosa is a compelling and complex character, a warrior with a fierce determination to escape her past and bring down the tyrannical ruler, Immortan Joe. Her portrayal is both physically demanding and emotionally nuanced, and her performance in the film is widely regarded as one of the best in her career. So why isn't she back for Furiosa?