Theron (50) pulled off this striking feat by climbing up the vertical structure using a full set of climbing gear, while passersby watched from below. When she reached the top, she triumphantly surveyed the city. "'Apex' is now on Netflix," she shouted as she stood at the summit. Then she joked, "Don't tell me I climbed the wall on Times Square for nothing." For the film, she trained for weeks with renowned climber Beth Rodden to prepare for the demanding scenes. The movie, directed by Baltasar Kormรกkur, follows her character Sashaโ€”an adventurer who faces a dangerous predator (played by Taron Egerton) during a solo journey through the Australian wilderness. Filming took place in Australia, including the Blue Mountains area, and the movie was released on Netflix on April 24. Theron revealed that before this project, she had almost no climbing experience, except for climbing trees as a child, but now describes it as a very fun activity. She also emphasized that her character inspires her due to her perseverance, strength, and survival skills.