You have to laugh really. After being fan casted for practically every role going, and starring in no less than four big upcoming sci-fi themed movies, the one role that actually seems perfect for Worthington passes him by. After director George Miller revealed that he wants to keep Mad Max: Fury Road distinctly Australian in setting and tone, people rightfully thought "Get Worthington--at least he won't have to worry about his accent!
Talking to the Daily Telegraph, Worthington had this to say:
"Like Eric (Bana), I've never been approached, I would have loved it. From what I've heard, it's going to be amazing."
Miller eventually signed British actor Tom Hardy (Bronson, Inception) to play Max. "I'm sure George (Miller) has his reasons. He's obviously got his own ideas about the type of guy he wants,"
Hardy is pretty good. But I can't help feeling Worthington, or indeed Bana, should have at least got a look. They both seem like the type of guys that would relish playing such an iconic Aussie.
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