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Netflix Sets April 24 Release for Charlize Theron Survival Thriller 'Apex'

A PEOPLE first look spotlights Charlize Theron’s barefoot mountain climbing and hands-on stunt work.

Overview

  • The cat-and-mouse thriller follows a grieving woman hunted through the Australian wilderness by a serial killer played by Taron Egerton.
  • Theron says she trained in climbing and kayaking for the role and performed many stunts herself, including scaling real mountains barefoot.
  • Director Baltasar Kormákur says the production avoided shortcuts, emphasizing practical action and full commitment from the cast.
  • Filming took place in remote Australian locations that at times required a small cast and crew to hike to set.
  • Eric Bana appears in a supporting role after joining the shoot for roughly three weeks, a collaboration Theron says she had sought for years.