The new Netflix hit movie The Old Guard, co-produced by and starring Charlize Theron, is an action blockbuster that features a prominent gay couple. Based on the graphic novel by Greg Rucka and Leandro Fernández, The Old Guard follows the adventures of a team of immortal mercenaries around the world, in settings such as Morocco, England and France.
It’s a fun, big-budget action feature that appears to be the start of an exciting new franchise. There’s gunfire, extreme fighting, explosions, daring escapes and witty banter.
Not only is the whole thing led by a female director (Gina Prince-Bythewood) and star (go, Charlize) but most surprisingly, two of the male immortals are a couple who have no issue with showing affection and kicking ass.