In case you hadn’t noticed, Universal is pushing “Atomic Blonde” like crazy. Following a well-received debut at SXSW, the studio has released a flurry of clips online — with yet another today — and has big screenings and events scheduled for the picture at San Diego Comic Con and Fantasia Film Festival. And in case it isn’t clear, Charlize Theron kicking ass and taking names is why you’ll want to buy a ticket for this one.
“I get to tussle a little bit which is fun, and I get my ass fucking kicked by one Charlize Theron, which was a privilege and an honor,” co-star James McAvoy told GQ. “She really is fantastic in this film, she really is something quite spectacular. Watching her do what she does in it, I think it’s — you know, I’ve worked with Hugh Jackman and Angelina Jolie, and she’s up there. She is one of the most talented physical actors from a dance background all the way through all the fights and stuff. David Leitch, who directed this, would also say she was up there as one of the most physically gifted actors that he’d ever worked with, as far as fight capability and all that stuff. He was like ‘Charlize is just bang up there with them, you know?’ ”
Perhaps that’s all the incentive you need for this one, though perhaps this clip of Theron taking down McAvoy will help. “Atomic Blonde” opens on July 28th.
