Overview

• Charlize Theron told The New York Times that studios greenlight far fewer female-led action projects than male-driven ones due to perceived box office risk.
• She cautioned that women action stars rarely secure follow-up roles after an underperforming film while male counterparts often receive repeated chances.
• Theron’s history of serious stunt injuries and surgeries has propelled her push for a dedicated Oscars Achievement in Stunt Design category.
• The Old Guard 2 is now streaming on Netflix and marks Uma Thurman’s first action role in over twenty years.
• Riley Keough and other industry figures emphasize the heightened scrutiny and pressures that female filmmakers face compared with men.