George Miller Talks Mad Max 4 and Babe 3

[Hunter Rider]

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=17969

Source: Moviehole
December 13, 2006


Moviehole talked to Happy Feet director George Miller and shared the following quotes about a fourth "Mad Max" film (sans Mel Gibson) and a third "Babe":

In all seriousness, says Miller - in town to promote his newest film, the family-comedy "Happy Feet" – he hasn't got anybody firm in his mind for the role, but every man (or in this case 'Max') and his dog do seem to want to play the part.

"I've had a number of young well-known actors express a lot of interest," Miller... "They have to want to push the limits – they have to be lean and hungry."

Contrary to belief, Miller won't have to re-write the character for a younger actor – because the film isn't a prequel perse, but merely another chapter in Max's life.

"It's sort of how you balance the cast. I didn't write it old," he says, being careful not to drop too many hints.

Warner Bros may not necessarily make the next "Max" film. "There's a lot of appetite for it – there's definitely been enquiries from more than one studio."

And for the record, "Fury Road" mightn't be the only sequel in Miller's future – he's also discussing doing another "Babe" movie.

"There's already some serious talk about it," confirms Miller. "It's certainly in the wind in one form or another."

Miller said its quite likely that the film will be done different - whether that be complete CGI, or a combo of CGI and animatronic - than the first two, if only because technology has changed so much.

Click here to read the full interview.

I can't see the point in a Mad Max movie without Gibson

 

[DOG LIPS]

Mel IS Max, there's no way I would warm up to a new actor as Max. I like that one plan they had where Mel would be in the intro, and the movie would be about his new son. But whatever, I'd have to see more info I guess, and see who they cast.

Maybe Hugh Jackman.

 

[Catman]

Its dumb to make a Mad Max film without Mel Gibson! If Miller can't convince Gibson then he should just abandon the project.

 

[green]

Man I just watched The Road Warrior last night and that franchise is ripe for more. Thankfully Miller is involved.

 

[WorthyStevens]

No Mel = no $$ from me.

Unless they get a near PERFECT actor to play Max. With whom I doubt they'll find.