Charlize Theron has been part of some of the biggest action movies. In the world of action, the 47-year-old actress needs no introduction. The world already knows her as Imperator Furiosa from Mad Max: Fury Road.Ā Theron was also seen as Cipher in theĀ Fast & FuriousĀ film series.
During an interview, theĀ BombshellĀ actress recalled the time when she was offered a part in Gal GadotāsĀ Wonder Woman.Ā When Patty Jenkins was casting for the DC movie, she thought about herĀ MonsterāsĀ lead actress, Theron.Ā
Charlize Theron disclosed she was offered the role of Wonder Womanās motherĀ
Patty Jenkins and Charlize Theron worked together in the smashing hit movieĀ Monster, which was released in 2003. Jenkins was the director of the movie and Theron played the lead part in it. For the crime drama, the 47-year-old actress took home an Oscar for Best Actress. When the FiveĀ director was casting for the movie Wonder Woman,Ā she was reminded of the TullyĀ actress and thought she could be a part of the cast as well. Reportedly, Jenkins offered Theron the role of Gal Gadotās mother in the 2017 movie. While talking about the offer, theĀ Dark PlacesĀ actress said,
āThis is a great example of how Hollywood slaps you in the face when you start aging. So somebody had said to me āThereās action on this thing Wonder Woman, we just want to make you aware of it.ā And I was like āIām just not familiar with it, what does Wonder Woman do?ā And this person said āNo, itās for Wonder Womanās mom.ā Itās fine, itās the defining moment where I crossed over. And I wasnāt fully aware of it.ā”
Theron also made it very clear that she didn’t reject the offer because she was offended. She said, “There was a reason I couldn’t do it.” TheĀ Fast XĀ actress said she was working on some other project when Wonder WomanĀ was offered to her. But it did come as a shock to the Oscar winner that this was the role she was offered.
Charlize Theron explained how she felt when she was replaced by Anya Taylor-Joy
Man Max: Fury RoadĀ was a massive hit, the movie did great numbers and people lovedĀ The RoadĀ actress in it as well. In 2020, the makers of the action film announced that Theron will not be coming back as Furiosa. The South African American actress was replaced by Anya Taylor-Joy in the upcoming installment of the film series. While talking about being replaced in the Mad MaxĀ series, the actress said,
āItās a tough one to swallow. Yeah, itās a little heartbreaking, for sure. I really love that character, and Iām so grateful that I had a small part in creating her. She will forever be someone I think of and reflect on fondly.āĀ
Reportedly, Warner Brothers were not interested in casting theĀ Sweet NovemberĀ actress as Furiosa for the 2015 movie. The reason why the entertainment company wasnāt ready to cast Theron was that she had back-to-back flop movies before she signed Mad Max.Ā
Source: Cinema Blend; PEOPLE