'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga': How Furiosa's epic quest to chase extraordinary dream costs her an arm
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Nine years following the release of 'Mad Max: Fury Road', the acclaimed dystopian action series returns with the highly anticipated prequel, 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga'.
Directed and co-produced by George Miller, 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' stars Anya Taylor-Joy as Imperator Furiosa, Chris Hemsworth as Dementus, Tom Burke as Praetorian Jack, and Lachy Hulme as Immortan Joe.
Warner Bros. gives further insight about 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga', stating, "As the world fell, young Furiosa is snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers and falls into the hands of a great Biker Horde led by the Warlord Dementus. Sweeping through the Wasteland, they come across the Citadel presided over by The Immortan Joe. While the two Tyrants war for dominance, Furiosa must survive many trials as she puts together the means to find her way home."
Before the film hits theaters, let's discuss how Furiosa lost her arm.
How does Furiosa lose her arm?
When 'Mad Max: Fury Road' was released in 2015, Furiosa became an instantly iconic action heroine. However, the backstory behind her losing a limb was intentionally kept a secret.
Despite Furiosa being a rare example of an amputee leading an action film, her disability is never explicitly addressed or explained in 'Mad Max: Fury Road'. This secret has sparked significant fan speculation and discussion about the character's backstory and the circumstances that led to her losing her arm.
A popular theory suggests that Furiosa lost her arm in battle after she rose to the rank of Imperator, possibly while leading a mission or engaging in combat against hostile forces in the post-apocalyptic wasteland.
Another theory suggests that Furiosa lost her arm during a battle while serving Immortan Joe. As the only woman among the military ranks of Joe's army, Furiosa's injury is believed to have occurred in the line of duty, possibly as a result of her frontline combat role.
A fan wrote on Reddit, "I've seen speculation that Furiosa had her arm sliced off in a battle against the Buzzards, that gang driving vehicles outfitted with saws in the first big car chase."
Another fan wrote on Reddit, "The two theories that stick out in my mind are that her arm was removed as a punishment, or that she damaged her arm trying to escape from her captors. And, y'know, the robotic arm looks cool and showcases how resourceful Wasteland dwellers are, which is great from a stylistic standpoint."
Another fan said, "In the scene where Joe dies, she says some kind of one liner, I think it was "Remember me?" or something, she probably lost the arm to Joe when she failed to produce an heir (OR, maybe she is Scrotus, Rictus and Corpus's mother? It's implied in the comic that she is one of the few capable of controlling Rictus)."
However, it appears that the question of how Furiosa lost her arm will finally be answered in 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga'. The upcoming prequel is expected to delve deep into Furiosa's backstory, shedding light on pivotal moments in her life.
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly ahead of the 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' release date, Taylor-Joy and Miller teased how Furiosa loses her arm.
Taylor-Joy revealed that Furiosa loses her arm "in the pursuit of something that she thought was bigger than herself."
She further added, "The loss of the arm and the loss of the hair actually both were important steps that we had to take if we were going to be able to chart the journey of how this little girl became a character that now we all know and love."
It could be interpreted that Furiosa's loss of her arm was a sacrifice made in the pursuit of a greater cause or purpose. Her comment also suggests that the injury is not just a physical consequence but also a symbol of Furiosa's dedication and sacrifice for a greater purpose.
When will 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' release?
'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' is scheduled to be released in theaters in the United States on Friday, May 24, 2024.
The film had its world premiere at the 77th Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
This prestigious event marked the first public screening of the highly anticipated prequel to 'Mad Max: Fury Road,' attracting the attention of film enthusiasts, critics, and industry professionals from around the world.
'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' trailer