Just last week we learned that instead of one MAD MAX movie in the works (MAD MAX: FURY ROAD), there are actually two (MAD MAX: FURIOUSA; check out that story HERE). Today we have even more updates on George Miller’s MAD MAX double-header, this time from F/X house Weta!
As seen on Weta’s website: We’re thrilled to announce our involvement with Mad Max: Fury Road, a long-awaited continuation of the Mad Max suite, the last installment of which, Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, premiered 25 years ago.
As with previous Mad Max movies, George Miller is the director and Weta is very excited to be working with George on conceptual design, Specialty Make-Up FX, Costume and Dummies. The movie is currently scheduled for a 2012 release.
Just because they don’t mention FURIOUSA doesn’t mean it’s not gonna happen, right? Right. Because according to The Australian, both films are under somewhat of a postponement… let’s see why: The reason for the postponement is unknown, although recent internet reports indicate that director George Miller is overseeing the shooting of not one but two Mad Max films from the same production. It is believed this development has caused some screenwriting and casting problems. The office of the film’s production company, Kennedy Miller Mitchell, would not confirm or deny the postponement from an expected November start date to next year.
At this point, after 25 years since the last one, who cares what kinds of delays are going on. If it’s still happening, I can always wait a couple more months, it’s not gonna kill me. Plus, with Weta doing the F/X, you know it’s gonna be awesome.
To check out Weta’s statement, click HERE, and to get privy to The Australia, head THIS WAY. Stick around for more on the new MAD MAX movies as we hear them!
FURY ROAD’s Charlize Theron!
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