Summary
Furiosa: A Mad Max Sagafeatures many familiar faces fromMad Max: Fury Road, but one original character is still absent from the movie’s story for a devastating reason. SinceFuriosa: A Mad Maxserves as a prequeltoMad Max: Fury Road, it was expected to include several settings and characters from the 2015 George Miller movie. While some of these returning characters, like the titular Furiosa and Immortan Joe, play prominent roles in the prequel film, others, like Organic Mechanic and Valkyrie, only make brief appearances.
Surprisingly,Mad Max, too, has a cameoin the film, though Tom Hardy’s stunt double, Jacob Tomuri, plays the character. The original film’s blazing guitarist, The Doof Warrior, also has a blink-or-miss appearance. Unfortunately, even though nearlyevery major character fromMad Max: Fury Roadshows up inFuriosa: A Mad Sagain some capacity, one remains absent.
Furiosa Cast & Character Guide
Once again returning to the post-apocalyptic world of Mad Max, Furiosa boasts a star-studded cast featuring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth.
Immortan Joe’s Son Corpus Colossus Is Not In Furiosa
Also known as Corpus Callosum, Colossus is portrayed as one of Immortan Joe’s sons inMad Max: Fury Road. As the movie’s lore suggests, he is Immortan Joe’s oldest child and watches over everyone using his telescope from The Citadel. InMad Max: Fury Road, he also takes over as The Citadel’s head after Immortan Joe sets out to hunt down Furiosa with his War Boys. The originalMad Maxcomic describes Corpus as “a man in a child’s body” because his brothers are much bigger than him in stature, buthe outsmarts them with his sharp wit and natural leadership skills.
Owing to his intellect and age compared to his brothers,Corpus is considered second in the chain of command at The Citadel, with Immortan Joe being the first. Despite holding such a powerful position at The Citadel, Corpus Colossus is not inFuriosa: A Mad Max Saga. Since Immortan Joe’s other two sons, Rictus Erectus and Scabrous Scrotus, are portrayed as prominent characters in theMad Max: Fury Roadprequel, it is hard not to wonder why his oldest child, Corpus Colossus, is not a part of the film’s roster.
Corpus Colossus Is Missing From Furiosa Because Actor Quentin Kenihan Died In 2018
Actor and disability activist Quentin Kenihan, who played Corpus Colossus inMad Max: Fury Road,passed away on 29 June 2025. He was 43 at the time of his demise, andMad Max: Fury Roadwas his last film. Apart from starring inMad Max: Fury Road, Kenihan also played myriad roles in other movie projects, likeThunderstruck,You and Your Stupid Mate, andDr. Plonk. He was also the host of a television show titledQuentin Crashesand authored a book titledNot All Superheroes Wear Capesin 2016.
…George Miller honored the late actor and did not recast anyone else to play him.
Since Kenihan passed away beforeFuriosa: A Mad Max Sagabegan filming, his character is not a part of the prequel film. As Corpus Colossus' absence fromFuriosasuggests, George Miller honored the late actor and did not recast anyone else to play him. Recalling how he landed a role inMad Max: Fury Road, Quentin Kenihan revealed in an interview (viaGizmodo) that George Miller made him work for the role and auditioned him three times before casting him as the character. After the actor’s demise, George Miller recalled (via7News Sydney) his time with Kenihan, saying,
“The way he tackled life…the way he lived his life…was just amazing.”
Furiosa’s Credits Honor Quentin Kenihan
The Film Pays Tribute To The Late Actor
Towards the conclusion of its end-credits,Furiosa: A Mad Max Sagafeatures five names under the heading “Vale,” meaning “farewell.” The list contains Quentin Kenihan’s name along with those of other performers who contributed to the franchise and played a crucial role in making it what it is today. Apart from being honored inFuriosa: A Mad Max Saga, Quentin Kenihan is also being remembered through the construction of a disability-accessible playground called the Quentin Kenihan Inclusive Playspace in Adelaide’s Rymill Park.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
A prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road, Furiosa is an action-adventure film that tells the origin story of the headstrong and fearless Furiosa. Set shortly after the beginning of the “end of the world,” Furiosa is kidnapped and brought before a powerful warlord, now forced to work for him. To find her way back home, Furiosa will adapt to the new harsh and arid world as she grows into the Furiosa she becomes known to be.
