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UPI
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Bob Odenkirk kept training since 'Nobody' for bigger sequel
1 of 5 | Bob Odenkirk, seen at the 2025 Tony Awards in New York City, returns in "Nobody 2." File Photo by Angelina Katsanis/UPI | License Photo July 17 (UPI) -- Universal Pictures released a behind-the-scenes look at Nobody 2 on Thursday. The film opens Aug. 15 in theaters. In the featurette, star Bob Odenkirk tells viewers he continued training after he wrapped the first Nobody, which opened in 2021. For that film, he trained two years with Daniel Bernhardt and the 87eleven Action Design team. On the set of Nobody 2, Odenkirk is seen offering to do extra takes and lifting weights on the set claiming, "Come on, that's not hard." Bernhardt confirmed that Odenkirk was ready for more in the sequel. "Bob was already on a whole different level," Bernhardt said. "It's a whole different game now." Producer David Leitch, who co-created the John Wick franchise and has directed Atomic Blonde, The Fall Guy and more, said Nobody 2 took advantage of Odenkirk's new skills. "When you get an actor that does that and immerses themselves, it allows you to create action that you couldn't create for some other actor who doesn't have the discipline," Leitch said. "We can amp up the level in this film." Odenkirk returns as Hutch, a retired assassin who takes his family on vacation and stumbles upon another criminal operation. He fights bad guys on a boat, in an arcade and an elevator, among other action settings.
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Charlize Theron calls out Hollywood for avoiding the ‘risk' of female-led action films
Charlize Theron , the Oscar-winning actress, has spoken against the gender gap that still exists in Hollywood, especially in the action genre. Despite her achievements in the genre, she criticized the industry for being reluctant to approve action movies with female leads. In a recent interview with The New York Times, Theron and fellow actress Uma Thurman openly discussed the challenges women face in action films while promoting their upcoming Netflix sequel, The Old Guard 2. During the conversation, Theron candidly talked about the difficulties women encounter when fighting for lead roles in action-packed blockbusters. Theron stated bluntly, "Yeah, it's harder. That's known. Action films with female leads don't get green-lit as much as the ones with male leads.' She underlined how, in spite of proof that female-led films can be both critically and commercially successful, the film industry continues to view male-driven action films as a safer investment. Additionally, Theron drew attention to the industry's double standards, which allow male actors to get away with box office failures more easily than female actors. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Brain tumor has left my son feeling miserable; please help! Donate For Health Donate Now Undo 'I think the thing that always frustrates me is the fact that guys will get a free ride,' she said further adding, 'If a guy does a movie that bombs, he'll get another chance. But a woman has to constantly prove herself.' Theron has previously addressed the issue of gender inequality in Hollywood. She has been a vocal supporter of equal representation throughout her career and has starred in popular action movies like The Old Guard, Mad Max: Fury Road, and Atomic Blonde. However, she did observe that systemic bias is still a major obstacle. Later this year, The Old Guard 2 will be available on Netflix. Theron hopes that the audience's continued support will encourage studios to take more risks with action movies starring women. 'We've proved it works,' she stated. 'Now it's time for the industry to catch up.'
Express Tribune
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Why do studios fear women in action roles?
Charlize Theron has sharply criticised Hollywood's double standard in women-led action films, pointing out that men often receive far more leniency even after box office flops. At the same time, women are expected to succeed on the first try. Speaking with The New York Times, Theron emphasised, "When women do this and the movie maybe doesn't hit fully, they don't necessarily get a chance again. With this, we were very aware that eyes were on us. It's not a risk that studios want to take, but they'll take it many times on the same guy who might have a string of action movies that did not do so well." This frustration is not new to Theron. She has built her career on playing physically demanding roles in Æon Flux, Atomic Blonde, The Italian Job, The Old Guard, Mad Max: Fury Road, and multiple Fast & Furious franchise installments. She has endured many injuries while filming her stunts. "I've had surgery on both elbows, my right shoulder, my thumb, carpal tunnel, and fractures. A lot of fractures," she recounted. Theron reiterated why she loves doing action films despite their taxing process: "I love dance, but I would never have been able to go back and be a dancer again, right?" She added, "Action movies gave me this opportunity to be physical again, to be a storyteller with my body." Her words show that women are committed to making great films, if given the chance and the right script to support them. In Theron's current project, she reprised the role of Andy in The Old Guard 2, exemplifying her continued commitment to steering her action roles, even when the stakes are high.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Charlize Theron blasts studios for not taking risks on female-led action films: 'Guys will get a free ride'
Charlize Theron is calling out a Hollywood double standard. While celebrating the release of her action-centric superhero sequel The Old Guard 2, the Oscar-winner opened up about the gender disparity that still plagues the genre, arguing that it is often "harder" to get studios onboard with a female-led action movie. "Action films with female leads don't get green lit as much as the ones with male leads," she recently told The New York Times. "I think the thing that always frustrates me is the fact that guys will get a free ride." Theron added that it doesn't matter whether or not the male-lead is a bankable star — but for women, having an action movie flop can make a damaging difference. "When women do this and the movie maybe doesn't hit fully, they don't necessarily get a chance again," she said. "With this, we were very aware that eyes were on us. It's not a risk that studios want to take, but they'll take it many times on the same guy who might have a string of action movies that did not do so well." The actress' latest outing in The Old Guard 2, marks a much-anticipated sequel to the 2020 Netflix hit about a group of immortal mercenaries. An action movie veteran with an impressive resumé, Theron has also kicked ass in films from Atomic Blonde to Æon Flux, while speeding through danger in Mad Max: Fury Road and multiple Fast & Furious movies. Asked what attracts her to the exhilarating genre, the actress had a surprising answer: she pointed to her background in ballet. "I love dance, but I would never have been able to go back and be a dancer again," she explained. "Action movies gave me this opportunity to be physical again, to be a storyteller with my body." But Theron's commitment to the action genre doesn't come without a toll. The actress has endured her share of injuries over the years, sharing that she is unfortunately "accident-prone" on set, which has meant getting several surgeries over the years. "I run into people and they're like, 'Oh, what happened to your arm?' And I'm like, 'Oh, I just had surgery.' And they're like, 'The last time I saw you, you had surgery!'" Theron said. "I had an unfortunate injury on the first action attempt I ever did, for a bad movie called Æon Flux. On day nine, I did a back handspring, and I didn't get enough height, and I landed on my neck on a concrete bridge." She continued, "I had the last surgery on my neck 18 years ago. I've had surgery on both elbows, my right shoulder, my thumb, carpal tunnel, and fractures. A lot of fractures."Lucky for audiences, none of those injuries have been enough to keep Theron away from the genre for very long. In fact, the actress has already booked her next action-packed gig: Baltasar Kormákur's Apex, a thriller that stars Theron as an adrenaline junkie who sets out to conquer a menacing river, only to discover that she's being hunted by a dangerous predator. Taron Egerton and Eric Bana are also set to star. Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Charlize Theron says studios are not willing to take "risk" on female-led action films
Actress and film producer Charlize Theron called out Hollywood studios for not wanting to take a "risk" when it comes to female-led action movies, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Actress and film producer Charlize Theron called out Hollywood studios for not wanting to take a "risk" when it comes to female-led action movies, according to The Hollywood Reporter. "That's known," Theron said, adding, "Action films with female leads don't get greenlit as much as the ones with male leads. I think the thing that always frustrates me is the fact that guys will get a free ride," as per the outlet. She continued, "When women do this and the movie maybe doesn't hit fully, they don't necessarily get a chance again. With this, we were very aware that eyes were on us. It's not a risk that studios want to take, but they'll take it many times on the same guy who might have a string of action movies that did not do so well." She has starred in several commercially successful action films, including The Italian Job (2003), Hancock (2008), Prometheus (2012), Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), Atomic Blonde (2017), and The Old Guard (2020), and also the Fast & Furious installments: The Fate of the Furious (2017), F9 (2021), and Fast X (2023). Theron shared why she enjoys doing action films, despite being "accident-prone" on set, leading to "a lot of fractures" and multiple surgeries over the years. "I love dance, but I would never have been able to go back and be a dancer again, right?" she said. "Action movies gave me this opportunity to be physical again, to be a storyteller with my body," according to The Hollywood Reporter.
