Uma Thurman prepares for her return to action cinema with The Old Guard 2 after extensive physical training from her Kill Bill days proves beneficial. The actress spent eight hours daily across three months mastering sword techniques for Quentin Tarantino's films. Her character Discord represents a 5,000-year-old immortal warrior who battles Charlize Theron's Andromache near a nuclear facility. Thurman credits her previous combat experience for enabling her swift return to choreographed fighting sequences. The muscle memory from years of sword work allowed her to recapture the necessary physical skills.
Victoria Mahoney directs this sequel to the 2020 Netflix action film featuring supernatural warriors protecting humanity. Thurman marks her first sword-wielding performance in over two decades since the Kill Bill franchise concluded. The actress praised the original film's unique blend of drama and stylized action sequences. She expressed admiration for co-star Charlize Theron's work in both dramatic and action genres. Thurman welcomed the opportunity to support another actress's significant contributions to action cinema.
Victoria Mahoney directs this sequel to the 2020 Netflix action film featuring supernatural warriors protecting humanity. Thurman marks her first sword-wielding performance in over two decades since the Kill Bill franchise concluded. The actress praised the original film's unique blend of drama and stylized action sequences. She expressed admiration for co-star Charlize Theron's work in both dramatic and action genres. Thurman welcomed the opportunity to support another actress's significant contributions to action cinema.