Summary:
- Mad Max director George Miller expressed interest in casting Lady Gaga as a villain in a future film.
- Miller praised Gaga’s talent and versatility, noting her impressive performances in various roles.
- “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” starring Chris Hemsworth and Anya Taylor-Joy, has had a strong opening.
Mad Max franchise director George Miller has expressed his interest in casting Lady Gaga as a villain in a future installment of the post-apocalyptic action series.
During a recent interview with BuzzFeed at the Canadian premiere of “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” Miller spoke highly of Gaga’s talent and versatility. When directly asked about his ideal pop star for a villainous role in the next Mad Max film, Miller enthusiastically named Lady Gaga. He elaborated, “I’m a huge fan of Lady Gaga… Whatever she tries she’s fantastic. I think everything she’s done has really blown me away.”
This potential casting choice isn’t a huge leap for Gaga, who has experience playing complex and even villainous characters. Her critically acclaimed performance as the Countess in “American Horror Story: Hotel” stands as a testament to her ability to embody dark and powerful characters.
While fans eagerly await news about a potential Mad Max film featuring Lady Gaga, there’s still “Joker: Folie à Deux” to look forward to. This upcoming psychological thriller, slated for release in October 2024, will see Gaga star alongside Joaquin Phoenix.
In the meantime, “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” is enjoying a successful start. The prequel film, starring Chris Hemsworth and Anya Taylor-Joy as a younger Imperator Furiosa, has performed well in its opening days, bringing in $3.5 million from Thursday night previews. Analysts predict a strong showing throughout the Memorial Day weekend, potentially mirroring the performance of “Mad Max: Fury Road” which debuted with a $45 million opening.
