Anya Taylor-Joy has made a significant impact in 2024 with collaborations with esteemed directors. She made a surprising appearance in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two and took center stage in George Miller’s highly anticipated Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Her casting as Imperator Furiosa was notably influenced by Edgar Wright, who previously recognized her exceptional talent in the 2021 psychological thriller Last Night in Soho.
In addition to Miller and Wright, Oscar nominee David O. Russell enlisted Taylor-Joy for his 2022 ensemble piece Amsterdam, while M. Night Shyamalan showcased her in his acclaimed sequels Split and Glass. However, her career-defining moment came in 2015 when she starred in Robert Eggers’ psychological horror film The Witch, which marked her breakthrough role. She later reunited with Eggers in 2022 for the intense revenge film The Northman.
Fun fact: Stephen King has lauded The Witch, tweeting, “The Witch scared the hell out of me. And it’s a real movie, tense and thought-provoking as well as visceral.”
Taylor-Joy and Scott’s Morgan is Coming to Max in 2025
It Was Luke Scott’s Directorial Debut
Following her standout role in The Witch, Anya Taylor-Joy caught the attention of Ridley Scott, who cast her in the sci-fi horror film Morgan. This production marked Luke Scott’s directorial debut. He successfully navigated the challenges of his first film with an impressive cast that featured talents such as Kate Mara, Toby Jones, and Michelle Yeoh.
Viewers can look forward to seeing the all-star ensemble when Morgan becomes available for streaming on Max starting January 1, 2025, nearly nine years after its initial release in theaters in 2016.
For Fans of:
- Anya Taylor-Joy movies
- Ridley Scott’s unique style of sci-fi
- Speculative films exploring the future of technology
Why You Should Watch Anya Taylor-Joy and Ridley Scott’s Morgan
The Film Raises Provocative Questions About Scientific Boundaries
Morgan delves into the realm of science fiction reminiscent of films like M3GAN and Ex Machina. It features Taylor-Joy as an artificially created being, who starts displaying unsettling behaviors at a research facility. A specialist, portrayed by Kate Mara, is dispatched by the genetic-engineering firm that designed Morgan to assess the situation, revealing that the experiment may not be as innocuous as it seems.
Ridley Scott, known for tackling moral and ethical questions in sci-fi films, allows Morgan to explore profound themes surrounding humanity and the ethical implications of genetic engineering. Despite being directed by his son, Luke, the narrative retains the intellectual intensity and thematic depth found in Ridley Scott’s works like Prometheus and Raised by Wolves.
While the ethical inquiries posed by Morgan are compelling, the film’s cast is another strong attraction. The film’s budget was approximately $8 million, yet it features a remarkable lineup of Oscar nominees. Taylor-Joy’s performance as Morgan is a standout, providing a glimpse into her remarkable abilities, which she has since showcased in acclaimed projects such as The Queen’s Gambit, The Menu, and Furiosa.
What ScreenRant Has Said:
“The biggest highlight of the film is arguably Taylor-Joy, who first made a name for herself in this year’s The Witch. She is exceptionally disarming as Morgan, finding the right balance between creepy and sympathetic. Due to her physical appearance, a number of the scenes featuring Morgan come across as unsettling, but Taylor-Joy finds another layer to give the final product a bit more heart than it would have otherwise.”- Morgan review
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Morgan Facts |
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Box Office (Budget) |
$8.8 million ($8 million) |
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Rotten Tomatoes Critics’ Score |
38% |
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Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score |
30% |
Other Anya Taylor-Joy Movies Available for Streaming Right Now:
- Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (MAX)
- Last Night in Soho (Peacock)
- The Northman (Hulu, Peacock)
- Amsterdam (Hulu)
- The Menu (Hulu)