Overview

• Henry Golding calls Theron a “rare commodity in Hollywood” and compares her enduring movie-star status to Tom Cruise’s.
• Theron reprises her role as immortal warrior Andy and also serves as producer, overseeing action choreography and daily shoots.
• In The Old Guard 2, Andy and her team confront a powerful new adversary played by Uma Thurman, expanding the franchise’s scope.
• Production wrapped in 2022 but overcame Netflix leadership shifts, industry strikes and a script dispute before locking in the July 2 release date.
• Theron’s long-standing career, which includes three Academy Award nominations and an Oscar win for Monster, underscores her lasting influence.