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Express Tribune
4 days ago
- 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
5 days ago
- 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
Express Tribune
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Charlize Theron says Hollywood gives men ‘a free ride' after flops while women lose chances
Charlize Theron is speaking out against what she sees as a long-standing double standard in Hollywood's action genre. In a recent interview with The New York Times, the Oscar-winning actor criticized the industry for giving men repeated opportunities despite box office failures, while women are rarely afforded the same grace. 'Yeah, it's harder. That's known,' said Theron, who has headlined action films like Æon Flux, Atomic Blonde, and Mad Max: Fury Road. 'Action films with female leads don't get greenlit as much as the ones with male leads... guys will get a free ride.' Theron pointed out that when women front an action movie that doesn't perform well, they're often shut out of similar roles in the future. 'When women do this and the movie maybe doesn't hit fully, they don't necessarily get a chance again,' she said. 'But [studios] will take [the risk] many times on the same guy who might have a string of action movies that did not do so well.' The actor's comments come as she promotes The Old Guard 2, a new Netflix sequel in which she performs her own stunts, despite the physical toll. Over the years, Theron has undergone multiple surgeries related to action roles, including neck, shoulder, and elbow injuries. Even so, Theron remains undeterred by the physical demands. Describing one scene where she hung from a helicopter, she said: 'If I pull this off, I'm gonna be okay with never doing a stunt again.' The Old Guard 2 is now streaming on Netflix.
