Anya Taylor-Joy, with a shaved head, and a villainous Chris Hemsworth enter the chaotic world of Mad Max

Director George Miller returns to the wasteland with "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga," the prequel to "Mad Max: Fury Road." Warner Bros released the first trailer, revealing Anya Taylor-Joy's transformation into Imperator Furiosa.

What

• Warner Bros unveiled the initial trailer for "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga," the prequel to "Mad Max: Fury Road," premiered at CCXP, Brazil's largest Comic-Con event on Thursday night.

• Anya Taylor-Joy stars as the lead, portraying a young warrior kidnapped by a malevolent warlord in a post-apocalyptic world.

• This film serves as the origin story for the character Furiosa, initially played by Charlize Theron in the 2015 film.

• The trailer introduces Chrish Hemsworth's character, Dementos, emphasizing his vibrant portrayal and showcasing visually stunning scenes crafted by director George Miller.

• Additionally, the trailer hints at the return of Fury Road antagonist Immortan Joe.

Highlights from the trailer

• The trailer teases a narrative different from the usual action focus, spotlighting Taylor-Joy's nuanced central performance.

• Anya Taylor-Joy's popularity has surged following her role in the acclaimed Netflix series "The Queen's Gambit."

• Scheduled for a May 2024 release, this post-apocalyptic saga will explore the backstory of Charlize Theron's iconic character from "Fury Road."

Check out the trailer for Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

• As the fifth installment in Miller's Mad Max series and a prequel, the story revolves around a young Furiosa (Anya Taylor-Joy) navigating her journey after being separated from the Green Place of Many Mothers and kidnapped by the warlord Dememtos (Chris Hemsworth).

• Notably, the script for "Furiosa" predates "Fury Road," the fourth installment in the enduring action series led by Mel Gibson.