Chris Hemsworth Admits To Being Especially ‘Fired Up’ As An Aussie To Do The ‘Mad Max’ Prequel

Earlier in the week, Warner Bros. announced that it’s officially moving forward with the Mad Max: Fury Road prequel Furiosa, which will star Anya Taylor-Joy as a younger version of the warrior character made famous by Charlize Theron. The film will also star Chris Hemsworth in an undisclosed role, and the Thor actor recently opened up about what it’s like starring in a franchise that has deep roots in his home country and inspired him to become an actor.

“Pretty damn fired up to be a part of a franchise that meant the world to me as a kid growing up in Australia,” Hemsworth wrote on Instagram. “Mad Max was the pinnacle and a huge reason why I got into the business of telling stories.”

Hemsworth went on to praise franchise director George Miller and the original Mad Max, Mel Gibson, who has had some… issues over the years. “Huge respect to George, Mel, Charlize, Tom and all the cast and crew who helped build this epic world. I’ll do my best to continue the tradition of cinematic badassery.”

You can see Hemsworth’s full post below: