Michael Fassbender Reflects on 'Excruciating' Mad Max Audition

Michael Fassbender has recounted his 'excruciating' audition experience for the role of Max Rockatansky in 'Mad Max: Fury Road' during an appearance on the 'Happy Sad Confused' podcast. He described arriving almost an hour late after getting lost on the way to the Warner Bros. lot, which left him in a poor mental state for the audition. Fassbender criticized the acting coach assigned by director George Miller, expressing frustration at being taught basic acting concepts despite his classical training. He humorously recalled the coach's instructions to 'physicalize' a simple phrase, which added to the awkwardness of the situation. Although he ultimately lost the role to Tom Hardy, Fassbender's candid storytelling has drawn attention to the pressures of auditioning in Hollywood. The discussion highlights the chaotic nature of the audition process and the unpredictability of casting decisions in the film industry.