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Charlize Theron speaks in an injury and works with Taron Egerton

Charlize Theron speaks in an injury and works with Taron Egerton

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Charlize Theron does not prevent any injury from connecting to fans. When advertising for her action-packed films, the Oscar winner revealed that she recovered after a minor injury. She played her own stunts for her latest action thriller “Apex”.

Theron explained that the accident occurred during an intensive scene in which she decided not to use safety equipment. This included a belt that would slow down to keep her weight.

Charlize Theron reflects risky stunt work

While Netflix '2025 ahead of Theron's presentation, Theron shared an insight into the rotary process behind the scenes. “Our crew delivered a really impressive film and their really made some stunts and action – sometimes without a belt,” she said with a laugh. “Don't say Netflix.”

Theron is the best known for her roles in films such as “Atomic Blonde” and “Mad Max: Fury Road” and said that she was proud to make her own stunts.

“It was an incredible experience,” she added. “It is actually a miracle that I'm here today. 'APEX' only wrapped a week ago, so I'm fresh from the mountain. I still have an Australian dirt under this pretty manicure. And my sweet boot? It hides a broken toe. I could continue, but I will not.”

“I am really proud to share a little one of this mammoth film that I had to work on,” she said. “And I have to say that I was very lucky to work with the very talented Taron Egerton.”

Theron and Egerton join together

Theron also gave the audience an insight into the story behind “Apex”. The film follows a woman who tries to rediscover herself on a lonely rock climbing trip. However, things take a terrible turn when it becomes the goal of a relentless human predator. She quickly tries to escape the terrible hike and begins to fight for her life. While the identity of the antagonist was not officially confirmed, many speculate that it is played by the “Rocketman” star, who also appeared in the trailer.

The survival thriller, led by Baltasar Kormákur, also plays Eric Bana, known for roles in “Troy”, “Hulk” and “The Time Traveler's wife” and Rachel McAdams. “Apex” against the rough Australian wilderness promises intensive action, emotional depth and gripping tension, which the viewers keep on their feet. Despite her injury, Theron's commitment to realism and physical performance proves her commitment to the cinema trade again.

The South African American actress and producer of her own company, Denver and Delilah Productions, is not a stranger for action films, is known for her daring, powerful appearances in action -packed and dramatic roles. At the end of the nineties, she was famous for the first time with films such as “The Cider House Rules” and “The Devil's Advocate”.

In 2004 she won the Oscar for the best actress for her representation of the serial killer Aileen Wuornos in “Monster” together with Christina Ricci.

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