Watch Charlize Theron, 50, Lose It Over a Snake While Promoting ‘Apex’
A new promo clip for the film “Apex” is getting attention after a surprising moment with Charlize Theron. The clip comes from the film’s promotional campaign and shows Theron and her co-star Taron Egerton taking part in a blind box challenge.
In the video, both actors are asked to reach into boxes and guess what they are touching. Egerton goes first and calmly figures out that his item is beef jerky. He seems confident as he reacts to it and notes that it is not alive.
Theron then takes her turn. Before even checking properly, she starts to suspect that her box might contain something more unsettling. When she finally touches the object inside, her reaction is immediate. She pulls back and screams after realizing it is a snake.
The moment quickly became one of the most talked-about parts of the film’s promotion. The clip shows a mix of humor and real fear, which made it stand out online.
Charlize Theron (justifiably) losing her mind over this snake 😭 pic.twitter.com/NBrqllrkuI
— Netflix (@netflix) April 27, 2026
“Apex” is a survival action thriller released on Netflix on April 24. The film is directed by Baltasar Kormákur and written by Jeremy Robbins. It follows the story of a rock climber named Sasha, played by Theron, who is forced to survive in the wild while being hunted.
Taron Egerton plays Ben, while Eric Bana appears as Tommy, Sasha’s late husband. Matt Whelan also appears in the film.
The project was picked up by Netflix in early 2024, based on production reports. Several producers were involved, including Ian Bryce and Chernin Entertainment. Charlize Theron also worked behind the scenes as a producer. Egerton joined the cast later that year, and Bana came on board in early 2025.
This promo moment works because it feels real and not staged. It shows the actors in a natural way and makes the film more interesting to watch. It also adds some fun to the promotion. What do you think about this reaction and the film itself? Share your thoughts in the comments.
