Henry Golding Calls Charlize Theron ‘Female Counterpart’ of Tom Cruise

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During a recent chat, Henry Golding openly expressed his high regard for Charlize Theron, likening her to the action powerhouse Tom Cruise. At the movie’s premiere in Los Angeles, the 38-year-old actor pointed out her unwavering work ethic and commitment as notable traits.

In this post, we’ll cover all the details about the recent compliments from Golding towards the esteemed actress. Enjoy!

What did Henry Golding say about Charlize Theron?

At the glitzy debut of The Old Guard 2 at Netflix’s Tudum Theater in LA on June 25th, the star from Crazy Rich Asians commended his fellow actress, likening her dedication to that of Tom Cruise.

Henry Golding openly expressed his appreciation for Charlize Theron’s acting and producing methods, stating during an exclusive chat with PEOPLE, “She takes charge, you might say. In Hollywood, she’s almost unique. She can be compared to a male star like Tom Cruise in terms of her leadership role.

Golding praised the dedication of Mad Max: Fury Road’s star, expressing that “she takes on a producer role, arriving early in the morning, staying late into the night, and shaping her vision. She’s deeply involved with the action sequences and choreography.” He succinctly added, “She, along with Tom Cruise, are among the remaining cinematic icons.

Charlize Theron’s career, spanning over two decades, remains vibrant. She gained significant fame towards the end of the 1990s and into the 2000s, and since then, she has received three Academy Award nominations for Best Actress. Moreover, in 2004, Theron took home an Oscar for her powerful performance as Aileen Wuornos in Monster.

In The Old Guard 2, the actress who is now 49 years old once again takes on the role of Andy, also known as Andromache of Scythia. This time around, her character faces off against a fresh adversary portrayed by Uma Thurman. Newcomers to the film’s cast include Uma Thurman and Henry Golding.

In the sequel, we’ll see the return of the original stars: Kiki Layne, Marwan Kenzari, Luca Marinelli, Matthias Schoenaerts, Vân Veronica Ngô, and Chiwetel Ejiofor. The eagerly awaited continuation of 2020’s “The Old Guard” is set to stream on Netflix starting July 2nd.

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2025-07-01 01:10