A prequel to the Mad Max movie franchise starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth will be filmed in Australia, officials said. Furiosa is slated for release in mid-2023 and is expected to become the biggest film ever made in Australia, according to New South Wales state premier Gladys Berejiklian. Avengers star Hemsworth said being involved in such a project in his homeland was a dream come true. Great news the Mad Max prequel – Furiosa starring Chris Hemsworth – is being filmed right here in NSW. The biggest ever film to be made in Australia, supporting more than 850 local jobs and bringing in $350 million to the economy. pic.twitter.com/HzZXcqeAUt