Charlize Theron plays the new "Mad Max"

Actress Charlize Theron (34) will be on display in the third "Mad Max" sequel in a leading role. It reports the U.S. magazine "Variety" on the Internet. Shooting starts in summer 2010 in Down Under. Whether the New York-born and bred in Australia, will Hollywood star Mel Gibson (53) again to be there, is uncertain. The Australian director George Miller (64) was still covered, "It could be Mel, but also everyone else," he said. Gibson is 30 years ago in the role of "Mad Max" has become internationally known police officer.