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The Inspirations Behind 45 Years of ‘Mad Max,’ Explained by Furiosa’s George Miller | Vanity Fair

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2 years ago

May 24, 2024

Presented by Rolex | ‘Furiosa’ director George Miller delves into the boundless well of inspiration fueling his 45-year journey crafting the epic Mad Max Saga. Get the inside details on what went into the craft of George’s filmmaking.

FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA – only in theaters May 24, Memorial Day Weekend. https://www.furiosaamadmaxsaga.com/

Director: Claire Buss
Director of Photography: Vivian Lau
Editor: Jeremy Smolik
Talent: George Miller
Producer: Funmi Sunmonu
Line Producer: Romeeka Powell
Producer: Christie Garcia; Funmi Sunmonu
Line Producer: Romeeka Powell
Associate Producer: Emebeit Beyene; Amy Haskour
Talent : Alison Ward Frank, Lauren Mendoza, Meredith Judkins
Camera Operator: Lucas Vilicich
Gaffer: Shay Eberle-Gunst
Grip: Jon Corum
Sound : Justin Fox
Production Assistant: Brock Spitaels and Shenelle Jones
Art Department: ZoeZoe Sheen, Erin Petersen, Andrei Hill
Post Production Supervisor: Christian Olguin
Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen
Assistant Editor: Fynn Lithgow

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30 Comments

@joecamps1119

May 24, 2024 at 1:55 pm

I think I’m not alone in feeling I could listen to George Miller talk for hours, and thanks the Furiosa press tour I have.

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@croggerobber

May 24, 2024 at 2:03 pm

I hope he gets to make another Mad Max to complete the new trilogy ????

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@gauravjudge372

May 24, 2024 at 2:09 pm

I really hope I’m this cool at age 79.

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@Ggt56446

May 24, 2024 at 2:11 pm

Movie name is mad max but ı dont see Max ????

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- @Shorties
  
  May 24, 2024 at 2:51 pm
  
  Movie name is Furiosa, saw a lot of Furiosa
  
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- @warmachine6988
  
  May 24, 2024 at 3:10 pm
  
  Max actually got a little cameo it wad fun to see
  
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- @Ggt56446
  
  May 24, 2024 at 3:14 pm
  
  @@Shorties ohh ???? really my bad ???? any way why we need mad max
  
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@timerewind

May 24, 2024 at 2:12 pm

Absolute brilliance and it all begins with George Miller’s gift for storytelling.

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@OcurrenciaTV

May 24, 2024 at 2:15 pm

This movie doesn’t have the heart that Fury Road has

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- @warmachine6988
  
  May 24, 2024 at 3:09 pm
  
  Yeah, i feel like fury road is more fun and furiosa was more serious, but i think that was done on purpose to make her story feel more dark
  
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@julianthesmooshyhusky8976

May 24, 2024 at 2:21 pm

Saw furiosa last night, going to see it again in imax tonight. If this doesn’t win the Oscar for best sound, it’s a crime

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@PETERNESS

May 24, 2024 at 2:26 pm

As an Aussie who waited in line to see Mad Max on Collins st Melbourne as a young kid let me say after mad max 2 the entire series should off stopped .three was awful fury road was worse and this instalment isnt even worth watching ,it looks like fury road so thats enough for me ,took me years of therapy and so much money to get over fury road

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@Berssange55

May 24, 2024 at 2:47 pm

Wow, furiosa was WAAAY better than i was expecting, this guy is genius

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@razielbeoulve819

May 24, 2024 at 2:52 pm

You beautiful freaking Legend!

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@nederlanditism1154

May 24, 2024 at 3:07 pm

you wonder if even he believes his words. his films are childish and largely stupid.

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@darpanpatel8023

May 24, 2024 at 3:10 pm

Friendship ended with Christopher Nolan ????‍♀️ George Miller is now my best friend ✅

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@darpanpatel8023

May 24, 2024 at 3:12 pm

I love how Furiosa is very close to MadMax 2! Fury Road felt like a spin-off.

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@traydaniel0403

May 24, 2024 at 3:13 pm

I really hope Furiosa gets nominated at the Golden Globe and Oscars for Best Director and Best Picture, and George Miller wins his 2nd & 3rd for Best Director & Producer after his 1st Oscar win for Best Animated Feature Film for Happy Feet ????

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@traydaniel0403

May 24, 2024 at 3:14 pm

Now we will need George Miller to direct, write & produce Chris Hemsworth’s Thor 5, and make it more serious this time

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@Jabberstax

May 24, 2024 at 3:21 pm

Money was the only inspiration for “Furiousa”

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@ianhowells207

May 24, 2024 at 3:25 pm

Wow, the second time Mad Max 2 has been remade????????????????????????

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@geoafe66

May 24, 2024 at 3:26 pm

Legend

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@geoafe66

May 24, 2024 at 3:27 pm

Great movie definitely recommend seeing it

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@ibanezleftyclub

May 24, 2024 at 3:28 pm

I’m convinced all you need to be a great director is a pair of odd glasses.

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@mrbrex95

May 24, 2024 at 3:28 pm

“who’s Kurosawa?” Bro lol

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@KerimBanka

May 24, 2024 at 3:33 pm

This is one of the greatest things on the internet.

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- @Thecuriousincident1
  
  May 24, 2024 at 3:48 pm
  
  Okay calm down.
  
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@leandromamute03

May 24, 2024 at 3:35 pm

this format is great!

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@DosBlade

May 24, 2024 at 3:38 pm

I only liked the 1st one … the others just seem to.. not like the 1st

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@calebmatuli2239

May 24, 2024 at 3:48 pm

has goarge miller written thriller novels .

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Inside WNBA Star A’ja Wilson’s Louis Vuitton Bag | In the Bag | Vogue

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14 hours ago

March 24, 2026

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Las Vegas Aces superstar A’ja Wilson shows us what’s inside her Labubu-laden Louis Vuitton bag. The WNBA MVP always carries two pairs of glasses, depending on what the occasion calls for, and pulls out her favorite snack, a bag of Sour Patch Kids. The most meaningful item in A’ja’s bag is her late grandmother’s coin purse, which she now uses to carry her ID cards. “I don’t put coins in it because my heart’s in it.”

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