‘Mad Max’ prequel ‘Furiosa’ and ‘The Color Purple’ musical are heading to theaters in 2023
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Warner Bros. Pictures announced Wednesday that “Furiosa,” “Coyote vs. Acme” and “The Color Purple” musical will arrive in theaters in 2023.
George Miller’s “Furiosa,” a prequel to his 2015 hit “Mad Max: Fury Road” (which starred Charlize Theron as Furiosa), is officially slated to hit theaters on June 23, 2023. The film will star Taylor-Joy in the title role, along with Chris Hemsworth and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. Miller, who also directed 1979’s “Mad Max,” will be returning to direct “Furiosa.”
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Also that summer, the live-action/animated hybrid “Coyote vs. Acme” will release on July 21, 2023.
“The Color Purple” movie musical, adapted from the Tony Award-winning musical and 1985 film, will debut worldwide on Dec. 20, 2023 – two days after the first film’s 38th anniversary. The adaptation will be directed by Blitz Bazawule (“Black Is King”) and produced by Oprah Winfrey (who played Sofia in Steven Spielberg’s adaptation). Spielberg is also on board to produce the musical film.
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Over the summer, Theron opened up about her feelings about giving up her Furiosa role to another actress. “It’s a little heartbreaking, for sure,” she said while speaking to The Hollywood Reporter. “I really love that character, and I’m so grateful that I had a small part in creating her. She will forever be someone I think of and reflect on fondly. Obviously, I would love to see that story continue, and if he feels like he has to go about it this way, then I trust him in that manner.”
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Contributing: Andrea Mandell, Patrick Ryan and Bryan Alexander
