When Fury Road was delayed , Theron was cast as Vickers opposite Rapace .
Although Charlize Theron was initially approached to play Elizabeth Shaw , she declined due to scheduling conflicts with Mad Max : Fury Road .
When Mad Max : Fury Road   was delayed , Charlize Theron was cast as Vickers opposite Rapace .
Although Charlize Theron was initially approached to play Elizabeth Shaw , she declined due to scheduling conflicts with Mad Max : Fury Road .