Charlize Theron scales NYC billboard in high-octane stunt for ‘Apex’ promo

Theron continued her steady rise, gradually approaching the destination with careful steps. The actress reportedly learnt rock climbing for the Baltasar Kormákur-directed film and trained with iconic rock climber Beth Rodden for weeks on end.

On Friday, April 24, Charlize Theron was seen climbing a rocky, wall-like structure displayed in Times Square, New York City, to reach a billboard for her new film, ‘Apex.’ The actress wore a full climbing gear atop a white tank top and matching pants as she confidently began her journey to the top. 

A wide angle view of the scene showed Theron slowly scaling the prop, built to replicate a rugged rock climbing surface, with the help of a harness, similar to how rock-climbing activities are done. The crowd present in Times Square at the moment also watched the promotional stunt from below. 

In the film, Charlize Theron plays an expert rock climber, Sasha, who sets out to conquer a climb up the Troll Wall with her partner but is met with nature’s adversities and left to survive harsh conditions, including the terror of being hunted by a killer. Theron’s Times Square stunt was a glimpse of what the audience can expect in the film.

Following a confident climb, Theron ultimately reached the top of the billboard. She then sat down on the surface of the prop, right in front of the life-sized ‘Apex’ billboard, soaking in the Times Square view from a significant height.

The actress, known for physically challenging roles, eventually stood in front of the billboard, while still attached to her harness, and looked straight into the camera, saying, “Apex is streaming on Netflix now… Don’t make me climb a wall in Times Square for nothing!”