Overview

• Thurman said she stepped back after Kill Bill to protect her action-star legacy and avoid being typecast in lower-tier action films.
• She stars as the villain battling Charlize Theron’s immortal warrior Andy in the Netflix sequel.
• Netflix will release The Old Guard 2 on July 2, 2025, marking her first major action role in more than two decades.
• Thurman revealed she joined the production late and had virtually no time for formal stunt or weapons training.
• She found filming eating scenes more challenging than the sword fights, citing the difficulty of chewing and speaking without choking.