Summary
- Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton face off in a high-stakes survival thriller where a grieving woman becomes the target of a relentless serial killer in the Australian outback
- Directed by Baltasar Kormákur, the film features Theron performing her most grueling stunts to date—even filming through a fractured toe to outdo her previous action work
- This visceral game of cat and mouse, which also stars Eric Bana, is set to deliver a “Predator vs. Prey” cinematic experience when it premieres globally on Netflix on April 24
Netflix has unveiled the intense first teaser trailer for Apex, a survival thriller that reimagines the classic predator-versus-prey dynamic. Set against the brutal and majestic backdrop of the Australian wilderness, the film stars Charlize Theron as a grieving woman seeking solace in nature, only to find herself the target of a terrifying hunt. Taron Egerton delivers a chilling performance as a calculated serial killer who transforms the landscape into a deadly game of cat and mouse.
Directed by Baltasar Kormákur and written by Jeremy Robbins, the film promises a visceral experience that pushes its leads to their physical limits. Theron, known for her high-octane roles, has already hinted that the stunt work in Apex rivals her most intense sequences in The Old Guard 2. During production in the remote Australian “no man’s land,” Theron even powered through a fractured toe to complete the demanding shoot, highlighting the authentic, gritty atmosphere Kormákur cultivated on set.
The tension is palpable from the outset, with Egerton’s character providing a foreboding voiceover that confirms he has been stalking his prey long before the first move is made. With a supporting cast that includes Eric Bana, the film explores the psychological and physical stamina required to survive when there is nowhere to hide. This high-stakes thriller is set to challenge the boundaries of the action-survival genre. Mark your calendars for Apex as it premieres globally on Netflix on April 24.
