Charlize Theron Criticizes Hollywood's Reluctance on Female-Led Action Films
In a candid discussion, Charlize Theron addresses Hollywood's hesitance to greenlight female-led action films, pointing out the industry's different standards for male and female stars. Despite setbacks, Theron finds joy in action roles, seeing them as a unique way to combine physicality with storytelling.
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Charlize Theron, the celebrated actress and producer, has openly criticized Hollywood for its unwillingness to invest in female-led action movies. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Theron highlighted the inconsistency between the treatment of male and female-led projects, stating, "Action films with female leads don't get greenlit as much as the ones with male leads."
Theron further elaborated on the double standards in the industry, pointing out that males often receive more opportunities even if previous films underperformed. In contrast, women are rarely given a second chance if their action movies don't succeed initially. She has proven her mettle with hits like 'The Italian Job', 'Mad Max: Fury Road', and the 'Fast & Furious' series.
Despite being accident-prone and enduring numerous surgeries due to on-set injuries, Theron cherishes her work in action films. The genre allows her to merge physicality with storytelling, a passion rooted in her love for dance. "Action movies gave me this opportunity to be physical again, to be a storyteller with my body," she expressed.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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