Anya Taylor-Joy put on a very racy display as she channelled her inner femme fatale for British GQ’s Heroes Issue.
The 28-year-old actress is on the promotional trail for Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga – the origin story of the renegade warrior – and seemed to take inspiration from her fiery character for the brooding shoot.
Anya, who admitted to the publication that filming the apocalyptical movie had helped unlock her ‘feminine rage’, looked fighting fit as she threw up her hands in a boxing stance for one snap.
She put her incredible figure on display in a pair of latex hotpants that she paired with thigh high boots and a leather bomber jacket.
A slick of scarlet lipstick added a splash of colour to the look, while her blonde locks were slicked back in wet look style.
Anya Taylor-Joy put on a very racy display in latex hotpants and thigh high boots as she channelled her inner femme fatale for British GQ’s Heroes Issue
For another striking snap, the blonde bombshell covered up with a black bob wig.
She stripped down to a white bra and sheer blouse as she submerged herself in a tub of water for the racy shoot.
A style chameleon, she mixed things up again for the cover shot, reverting to her natural blonde locks but sporting thick rimmed black glasses.
Anya is currently in Cannes where she has been promoting Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.
Speaking about how the role changed her as a person, she confessed it had helped her learn how to ‘be angry’ for herself.
She explained: ‘I’ve developed a bit of a reputation for fighting for feminine rage, which is a strange thing, because I’m not promoting violence – but I am promoting women being seen as people.
‘We have reactions that are not always dainty or unmessy.
‘For all my championing of female rage, I’ve never been an angry person. For a long time the only time I ever got angry was on other people’s behalves.
‘I’ve always internalised this thing of “I’ve done something wrong. If you treat me badly, it’s because I am the problem.”
‘And I’m so grateful for Furiosa, because there was a real moment where I started getting angry for myself.’
Revealing that the change was noticed at home by musician partner Malcolm McRae, she continued: ‘My husband was like “I’ve never heard you be like this.”
‘I was like, “I’m glad! I’m glad that I’m angry!” If someone steps on me now, I’m like, “Hey, f**k you!” That makes me feel good.’
For another striking snap, the blonde bombshell covered up with a black bob wig and stripped down to a white bra and sheer blouse as she submerged herself in a tub of water
A style chameleon, she mixed things up again for the cover shot, reverting to her natural blonde locks but sporting thick rimmed black glasses
Anya plays the titular character in Furiosa, while Chris Hemsworth takes on the role of warlord leader Dementus,
The fifth installment in the Mad Max franchise is set between 15 and 20 years before the events of Mad Max: Fury Road.
The synopsis reads: ‘Snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers, Furiosa falls into the hands of a great biker horde led by the warlord Dementus.
‘Sweeping through the Wasteland, they come across the Citadel, presided over by the Immortan Joe. As the two tyrants fight for dominance, Furiosa soon finds herself in a nonstop battle to make her way home.’
The Fury Road prequel was one of the most-anticipated premieres out of this year’s Cannes and received a six-minute standing ovation, causing Chris to become a little teary-eyed.
After the ovation, director George Miller said: ‘We worked very hard on this film, and it’ll be very interesting to see what you make of it. Thank you for having us.’
George created the Mad Max franchise, and has directed all five films dating back to 1979.
Furiosa opens in cinemas on Friday, May 24 in the United Kingdom and the States.
Warner Bros. is hoping the film will match (or exceed) the $380 global box office of Fury Road, yet with a budget of $168 million, Furiosa will need to do big business to turn a profit.
Filming for Furiosa took place in New South Wales, Australia, beginning in June 2022 and wrapped up in October.
Anya plays the titular character in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, while Chris Hemsworth takes on the role of warlord leader Dementus
Chris looked teary-eyed as he and Anya received a six-minute standing ovation for Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga as it debuted at Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday
On The One Show, Anya revealed that just one scene in Furiosa took a staggering 78 days to film.
On average, entire Hollywood films are shot within 30 to 120 days.
Joined by Chris, she said of the scene: ‘We shot it for 78 days, 78 days!’ Anya said.
‘Yes. It’s called Stowaway. It was 100 per cent the mountain we were all trying to climb.’
The Heroes Issue of British GQ is available via digital download and on newsstands on 11th June.
