Furiosa FIRST LOOK: Chris Hemsworth, 38, was unrecognisable in a long red beard and prosthetic nose while filming the Mad Max prequel in Kurnell, Sydney, on Saturday

Chris Hemsworth was hard to spot on the bustling film set of George Miller’s Mad Max: Fury Road prequel, Furiosa.

The action-movie Adonis, 38, was almost unrecognisable in a red beard and prosthetic nose as he filmed the post-apocalyptic blockbuster at a remote site in Kurnell, south of Sydney’s CBD, on Saturday.

Gone was Chris’ iconic blond Thor wig, replaced by a head of fiery locks, while his eyebrows appeared to be tinted red for the role.

Furiosa FIRST LOOK: Chris Hemsworth, 38, was unrecognisable in a long red beard and prosthetic nose while filming the Mad Max prequel in Kurnell, Sydney, on Saturday

Furiosa FIRST LOOK: Chris Hemsworth, 38, was unrecognisable in a long red beard and prosthetic nose while filming the Mad Max prequel in Kurnell, Sydney, on Saturday

Chris’ day on set was a family affair, with his wife Elsa Pataky, 45, their twin sons Tristan and Sasha, eight, and daughter India Rose, ten, and Chris’ father Craig Hemsworth, 67, all taking part in the film. 

Elsa and her sons were seen strolling around the eye-popping set dressed in dishevelled rags, while Craig wore a leather biker jacket and distressed black jeans.

Also spotted on-set were Australian actors Angus Sampson, who starred in Mad Max: Fury Road, and Ian Roberts, who has not appeared in the franchise so far. 

Gone was Chris’ iconic blonde Thor wig, replaced by a head of fiery locks, while his eyebrows appear to be tinted red for the role

Chris' day on-set was a family affair, with his wife Elsa Pataky, 45, (bottom left) their eight-year-old twin sons Tristan and Sasha, daughter India Rose, ten (bottom right), and Chris' father Craig Hemsworth, 67, (top left) all taking part in the film

Chris’ day on-set was a family affair, with his wife Elsa Pataky, 45, (bottom left) their eight-year-old twin sons Tristan and Sasha, daughter India Rose, ten (bottom right), and Chris’ father Craig Hemsworth, 67, (top left) all taking part in the film 

Elsa and her sons were seen strolling around the eye-popping set dressed in dishevelled rags, while Craig wore a leather biker jacket and distressed black jeans

Elsa and her sons were seen strolling around the eye-popping set dressed in dishevelled rags, while Craig wore a leather biker jacket and distressed black jeans

At one stage, proud father Chris was seen patting his children on the back as they enjoyed some down-time between filming scenes

At one stage, proud father Chris was seen patting his children on the back as they enjoyed some down-time between filming scenes  

Also spotted on-set was Australian actor Angus Sampson (pictured) who starred in Mad Max: Fury Road

Hoards of extras were also seen wandering around the set, some clad in leather bikie apparel while others wore dusty, tattered garments. 

Some actors were covered in eclectic body paint, while several others sported prosthetic facial mutations.  

One person who wasn’t hard to locate amid the hubbub was director Miller, who stood out like a sore thumb in his bright red windbreaker and black scarf.  

One person who wasn't hard to locate amid the hubbub was director Miller, who stood out like a sore thumb in his bright red windbreaker and black scarf

One person who wasn’t hard to locate amid the hubbub was director Miller, who stood out like a sore thumb in his bright red windbreaker and black scarf

Miller looked to be in good spirits as he joked and chatted with cast and crew members between the takes

Miller looked to be in good spirits as he joked and chatted with cast and crew members between the takes

Chris wads seen sitting inside a rusted vehicle with his children, who may be playing the role of his kids in the movie

Chris wads seen sitting inside a rusted vehicle with his children, who may be playing the role of his kids in the movie  

Miller looked to be in good spirits as he joked and chatted with cast and crew members between the takes. 

Photos from the set also reveal a glimpse at the modified steampunk-style vehicles which will appear in the flick, including one which featured a small prison carriage and musical horns jutting out of the sides.

Surrounding the film set was a sea of large marquees, trailers and trucks. 

Chris looked almost unrecognisable from a distance thanks to his expertly-applied prosthetics and striking new 'do

Chris looked almost unrecognisable from a distance thanks to his expertly-applied prosthetics and striking new ‘do 

While his face may look different, Chris gave away his identity as soon as he flashed his world-famous biceps

While his face may look different, Chris gave away his identity as soon as he flashed his world-famous biceps 

Craig Hemsworth was seen sitting atop a steampunk style motorbike with a green screen behind him

Craig Hemsworth was seen sitting atop a steampunk style motorbike with a green screen behind him 

Hoards of extras were also seen wandering around the set, some clad in leather bikie apparel while others wore dusty, tattered garments

Hoards of extras were also seen wandering around the set, some clad in leather bikie apparel while others wore dusty, tattered garments

Some of the dystopic film sets were also spotted nearby, including a newly-constructed, medieval style portcullis. 

Large green screens also punctuated the film set, suggesting that the film will contain plenty of special effects when it hits cinemas. 

This is not the first time the Mad Max production team have filmed in and around the Kurnell area.

Some actors were covered in eclectic body paint, while several others sported prosthetic facial mutations

Some actors were covered in eclectic body paint, while several others sported prosthetic facial mutations

Some of the dystopic film sets were also spotted nearby, including a newly-constructed, medieval style portcullis

Some of the dystopic film sets were also spotted nearby, including a newly-constructed, medieval style portcullis

A group of barefoot, dust-covered women were seen sharing a laugh as they prepared for filming

A group of barefoot, dust-covered women were seen sharing a laugh as they prepared for filming 

The famous sand hills of Kurnell featured in the third Mad Max film, Beyond Thunderdome in 1985 as the location for a crashed 747

The famous sand hills of Kurnell featured in the third Mad Max film, Beyond Thunderdome in 1985 as the location for a crashed 747

Craig, who works as a social services counsellor, has never starred in a movie before

Craig, who works as a social services counsellor, has never starred in a movie before 

The famous sand hills of Kurnell featured in the third Mad Max film, Beyond Thunderdome in 1985 as the location for a crashed 747.

Mad Max Furiosa began production in Broken Hill in April.

It tells the origin story of a young Imperator Furiosa, played by Anya Taylor-Joy, who rose to fame as the star of the Netflix hit, The Queen’s Gambit.

Actors were transformed into their characters with elaborate costumes and prosthetics 

Chris was all smiles as he chatted to the cast and crew

Chris was all smiles as he chatted to the cast and crew 

One crew-member was spotted holding a large Bunnings Warehouse umbrella over one of the actors as he sat on his modified motorbike

One crew-member was spotted holding a large Bunnings Warehouse umbrella over one of the actors as he sat on his modified motorbike 

The scene involved a gang of post-apocalyptic bikers

The scene involved a gang of post-apocalyptic bikers 

Furiosa was originally portrayed by Charlize Theron in the 2015 blockbuster, Mad Max: Fury Road. 

Chris and the Hemsworth clan’s respective roles in the movie have not yet been revealed.  

Franchise creator George Miller is also back as director and co-writer of Furiosa, alongside Nico Lathouris, as well as his longtime producing partner Doug Mitchell.

Chris and the Hemsworth clan's respective roles in the movie have not yet been revealed

Chris and the Hemsworth clan’s respective roles in the movie have not yet been revealed

Large green screens also punctuated the film set, suggesting that the film will contain plenty of special effects when it hits cinemas

Large green screens also punctuated the film set, suggesting that the film will contain plenty of special effects when it hits cinemas

Surrounding the film set was a sea of large marquees, trailers and trucks

Surrounding the film set was a sea of large marquees, trailers and trucks

Miller has described the prequel as ‘a saga,’ that will be told over a 15-year period, which is much different from Fury Road, which spanned three days in its timeframe.

Meanwhile, a development application (DA) to the Sutherland Shire Council indicates that filming in Kurnell is expected to last until October.

Last year, former NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced the highly anticipated Mad Max prequel would be filmed locally.

Mad Max Furiosa began production in Broken Hill in April. It tells the origin story of a young Imperator Furiosa, played by Anya Taylor-Joy, who rose to fame as the star of the Netflix hit, The Queen's Gambit

Mad Max Furiosa began production in Broken Hill in April. It tells the origin story of a young Imperator Furiosa, played by Anya Taylor-Joy, who rose to fame as the star of the Netflix hit, The Queen’s Gambit

Miller has described the prequel as 'a saga,' that will be told over a 15-year period, which is much different from Fury Road, which spanned three days in its timeframe

Miller has described the prequel as ‘a saga,’ that will be told over a 15-year period, which is much different from Fury Road, which spanned three days in its timeframe

Meanwhile, a development application (DA) to the Sutherland Shire Council indicates that filming in Kurnell is expected to last until October

Meanwhile, a development application (DA) to the Sutherland Shire Council indicates that filming in Kurnell is expected to last until October

Last year, former NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced the highly anticipated Mad Max prequel would be filmed locally

Last year, former NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced the highly anticipated Mad Max prequel would be filmed locally

Berejiklian said it would be the 'largest film ever to be filmed here', creating 850 jobs and injecting at least $350million into the local economy

Berejiklian said it would be the ‘largest film ever to be filmed here’, creating 850 jobs and injecting at least $350million into the local economy

Berejiklian said it would be the ‘largest film ever to be filmed here’, creating 850 jobs and injecting at least $350million into the local economy.

She went on to praise the movie’s cast and crew, and said the production would ‘showcase Australian talent at its best’.

‘Chris, who’s made Australia his home, he’s a global superstar and works here in NSW, and I couldn’t feel prouder about him and his generation of actors that are really continuing to put Australia on the map,’ she said.

Mad Max Furiosa is scheduled for release in 2024.

She went on to praise the movie's cast and crew, and said the production would 'showcase Australian talent at its best'

She went on to praise the movie’s cast and crew, and said the production would ‘showcase Australian talent at its best’

'Chris, who's made Australia his home, he's a global superstar and works here in NSW, and I couldn't feel prouder about him and his generation of actors that are really continuing to put Australia on the map,' she said

‘Chris, who’s made Australia his home, he’s a global superstar and works here in NSW, and I couldn’t feel prouder about him and his generation of actors that are really continuing to put Australia on the map,’ she said

Mad Max Furiosa is scheduled for release in 2024

Mad Max Furiosa is scheduled for release in 2024

How ‘Furiosa’ fits into the Mad Max universe 

Mad Max is a post-apocalyptic action film series created by George Miller and Byron Kennedy.

The story takes place in a desolate Australian wasteland where society is on the brink of war due to a global oil crisis. 

The original 1979 film was created with an extremely small budget yet went on to earn global box office success.  

 Furiosa is a prequel to the 2015 film Mad Max: Fury Road, and well tell the origin story of a young Imperator Furiosa (Anya Taylor-Joy.), originally played by Charlize Theron. 

 The titular role was played Mel Gibson in the first three films, with Tom Hardy taking over as Max in the fourth film. 

 While the timeline for the Mad Max saga is not concrete, Furiosa takes place somewhere between Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome and Mad Max: Fury Road.  

Below is the Mad Max movie saga in chronological order:  

Mad Max (1979) 

A vengeful policeman named Max Rockatansky embarks on a mission to stop a violent motorcycle gang after losing his family amid the chaos of post-apocalyptic Australia. 

Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981)  

Five years after the events of Mad Max, a cynical, worn-out Rockatansky is still on the road, scavenging for food and fuel with his dog. 

He agrees to help a small, gasoline-rich community escape a horde of bandits – for a price. 

Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985) 

Fifteen years after the events of The Road Warrior, Rockatansky is still drifting through the desert, after being exiled from the most advanced town in post-apocalyptic Australia by a ruthless queen. 

He runs into a group of abandoned children, with plans to rebel against the town’s queen. 

Furiosa (2024)

The origin story of renegade warrior Furiosa before she teams up with Max in ‘Fury Road’.

Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) 

In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, a woman named Furiosda rebels against a tyrannical ruler in search for her homeland. 

She is assisted by a group of female prisoners, a mad worshiper, and a drifter named Max.

 

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