'The Old Guard 2' director on casting Uma Thurman opposite Charlize Theron: Black Mamba vs. Atomic Blonde

The most dramatic scene in 'The Old Guard 2' was Charlize Theron's idea

"The Old Guard 2."NetflixCharlize Theron added a dramatic scene to "The Old Guard 2" during reshoots.The scene highlights the complex relationship between her character, Andy, and Quỳnh, played by Veronica Ngô."The Old Guard 2" is currently available on Netflix.Though "The Old Guard" franchise is filled with exciting action sequences, it also has some serious moments, and one of the most dramatic in "The Old Guard 2" was imagined by its star, Ch…

How Victoria Mahoney’s Groundbreaking ‘Star Wars’ Directing Gig Guided Her Work on ‘The Old Guard 2’

Director Victoria Mahoney knows a little something about stepping into a beloved franchise and coming out the other side. In between her lauded 2011 feature film debut “Yelling to the Sky” and a wide assortment of TV directing gigs (“Queen Sugar,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Claws,” “You,” and many more), Mahoney was hired as the second unit director on J.J. Abrams’ “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.” A “Star Wars” gig? That sounds great for any director…

'The Old Guard 2' director on casting Uma Thurman opposite Charlize Theron: Black Mamba vs. Atomic Blonde

Plus, Victoria Mahoney reveals that the epic swordfight between Thurman and Charlize Theron was almost just "an amuse-bouche."Jonathan Prime/Focus Features; Miramax/ Everett Charlize Theron in 'Atomic Blonde' and Uma Thurman in 'Kill Bill'Key PointsThe Old Guard 2 director Victoria Mahoney talks about wanting to cast Uma Thurman so bad that she shared "secret texts in the night" with the star's manager.Mahoney says this was driven by her persona…

The Old Guard 2 Pulled the Same Move That Burned Charlize Theron 20 Years Ago

Charlize Theron has had a complicated career. Although she has been in several successful and notable films, she has a tendency to pick some questionable projects. 20 years ago, she did this by starring in Æon Flux. However, she seemingly hasn’t learned her lessons. Having most recently starred in The Old Guard 2, the actress is finding herself in a similar position to the one she was in in 2005. With this, here are some evident lessons she coul…

Weekend Watchlist: What's new in theaters, on streaming

Ready, set, binge! Here’s a look at some of the new movies and TV shows coming to theaters and streaming services this weekend: NetflixThe Old Guard 2: Charlize Theron stars in the action-thriller sequel about immortal warriors. The Sandman: The first volume of the second and final season of the series arrives.  Prime VideoHeads of State: John Cena and Idris Elba are president of the U.S. and U.K. prime minister in the new film. HuluThe Secret L…