The first shots of Chris Hemsworth in Furiosa, the prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road, have been released

This is Furiosa, starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth. Although it is still necessary to wait to have clear details about the production, there are already some first images of the outfit that the actor will have. After the success of Mad Max: Fury Road, a narrative universe that seemed to stop resumed its rhythm. This film will be followed by a prequel and a sequel. About the first of them, there is already news. 

Furiosa will explore the origin story of the character played by Charlize Theron in Mad Max: Fury Road. At first, the option of rejuvenating the actress was explored, but, in the end, it was decided to have Taylor-Joy, who after her time in Lady’s Gambit on Netflix reached another level of recognition. Later it became known about the presence of Chris Hemsworth, who has just achieved world fame with his interpretation of Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. 

Although his role has not yet been clarified, he will likely play the role of Demetrius, who will be the main villain of Furiosa. It should be remembered that there are still many details that are not clear about this production, which is in the process of filming. 

The first photographs of Chris Hemsworth in Furiosa

Mad Max: Fury Road was set in a post-apocalyptic world. While the first film of the franchise still had some reference to a traditional world, from the second production that universe is collapsing until it becomes arid. In this context, it is unclear in which Furiosa could be produced; maybe between the second and the third. This is interpreted from the aesthetic that it suggests, similar to that used by some desert characters. 

Contrary to the look with which Chris Hemsworth is most associated, with blonde hair and a short beard (usually), in Furiosa his outfit will be marked by a reddish tone. The actor, as he already looks in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, will have long hair, as well as a beard. Seen with perspective, the change can not only have aesthetic reasons; can also be understood as an attempt to separate him from his role as Thor. 

Within the Mad Max narrative, villains are often powerful characters, both in action and in words (even if they don’t talk much). After different roles in which humor has been his strong point, Furiosa may see a slightly more dramatic and aggressive Chris Hemsworth, closer to his role in Mission Rescue rather than as the God of Thunder.