Charlize Theron: From Apex Stunts to Epic Odyssey | Hollywood's Fearless Advocate

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This past week has been dizzying and dramatic in the world of Charlize Theron. Kicking off with the high-profile Netflix upfronts, I took the stage still limping from production on my new movie Apex, which wrapped filming just days earlier in the wilds of Australia. According to AOL, the shoot was grueling, at times requiring death-defying stunts without a harness, and left me with a fractured toe which I joked about onstage—no rest for the wicked. But the action pace is not slowing down. Hot on the heels of Apex, The Old Guard 2 is set to drop on Netflix in early July. The buzz from Accio and Bloody Disgusting suggests the sequel, while gathering mixed to negative reviews from critics, remains a cult favorite, and the trailer teases a high-octane showdown with Uma Thurman as the first immortal.

It’s not all work and wounds. Over the weekend The Hollywood Reporter covered my annual Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project block party at Universal Studios, where I called out regressive immigration policies and rallied for youth health in South Africa. There was glam—Wyclef Jean electrified the crowd and, as covered by IMDb and Variety, I hosted a Jurassic World Dominion Q and A with the cast, keeping the Hollywood power circle buzzing.

Social media has also been churning: on Instagram, a post from August 25 shows me looking radiant despite that mountain dirt still under my manicure, while fans highlight my continued advocacy for women’s rights and environmental causes. Rumors also swirled after Mary Sola—my swordplay coach—announced online affordable fencing lessons, referencing weeks of training me for upcoming projects.

The industry news cycle was quick to pick up my next major cinematic chapter. I confirmed to Just Jared and Variety that I’ll start shooting Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey adaptation within weeks, diving into the intimidating but thrilling task of playing Circe, goddess of sorcery. Starring alongside a star-studded cast, I admitted I haven’t yet set foot on the Nolan set, but the anticipation is palpable.

Meanwhile, Harper’s Bazaar published a more personal interview where I acknowledged the challenge of finding financing for passion projects and poked fun at never quite reaching that Kardashian level of fame, insisting that for me the ride has been satisfyingly “mediocre.” Business activities included ongoing promotion for Old Guard 2, social engagement for my foundation, and that new viral fencing venture. No notable unconfirmed rumors, but the big takeaway? Between tackling action sequels, championing global causes, and venturing into mythic epic territory with Nolan, my summer is decidedly more blockbuster than basic.

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