Reality TV star Mark Whales, 44, known for his appearances on “SAS Australia” and as the 2022 champion of “Australian Survivor,” has transitioned to the big screen with a role in “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.” Whales plays the character ‘Brake Man’ alongside prominent actors Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth.

Whales shared his excitement about the role on social media, revealing that he auditioned for it over two years ago and had a memorable Zoom call with Director George Miller. Fans quickly recognized him in the film, praising his performance in comments on his social media posts.

“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” despite its star-studded cast, opened with a modest $32 million over the Memorial Day weekend, barely surpassing “Garfield,” which earned $31.1 million. This contributed to the lowest Memorial Day weekend box office performance in nearly three decades.

Industry analysts attribute the disappointing box office to sequel fatigue and the absence of original stars Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy. The film’s budget is reported to be around $168 million. Expectations were higher, particularly given the performance of previous Mad Max films and the unusually low earnings for this holiday weekend.