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According to those involved, the process of creating Mad Max was markedly different from typical filmmaking. Instead of relying heavily on a detailed script, the team often found themselves depending on storyboards to visualize the narrative. This approach led to a more improvisational style of filmmaking, which inherently presented both challenges and opportunities.
The lack of a conventional script left many actors, including the protagonist, feeling unmoored at times. They found themselves in a vulnerable position, yearning for the security that a traditional script typically brings. However, the film’s director, George Miller, emphasized the vision behind Mad Max, and despite the initial fears associated with this method, it ultimately proved to be a catalyst for creativity.