‘I’m from New Zealand. We suck at showcasing: Taika Waititi admitted he sucks at showcasing movies and almost lost ‘Jojo Rabbit’ because he screwed up

Taika Waititi rose to fame when he directed Thor: Ragnarok in 2017. The director is also known for the terrible sequel Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) and nominated for the BAFTAs JoJo Rabbit (2019). He appeared on Jimmy Kimmel live in 2019, where they talked about Taika Waititi’s poor skills in casting movies and his shit that may have cost him JoJo Rabbit.

Taika Waititi at the premiere of Thor: Love and Thunder (2022).
Taika Waititi at the premiere of Thor: Love and Thunder (2022).

Taika Waititi claims he’s not good at casting movies

During an interview in 2019, Jimmy Kimmel live saw Taika Waititi sitting in the guest chair ready for an interview. During their interviews, the JoJo Rabbit The director revealed that he is from New Zealand and New Zealanders are not good at throwing things. The director then revealed his hilarious realization that he would be perfect for portraying Hitler’s role in JoJo Rabbit (2019) and how his poor pitching skills almost caused him to lose his film.

Taika Waititi as Adolf Hitler in Jojo Rabbit (2019).
Taika Waititi as Adolf Hitler in Jojo Rabbit (2019).

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“I’m from New Zealand, we suck at throwing” says Taika Waititi. He also revealed that he had already cast himself as Hitler before. Jojo Rabbit. Taika revealed the hilarious situations he faced while playing the role of Adolf Hitler alongside the making of the film.

Taika Waititi almost lost JoJo Rabbit To be Hitler

Taika Waititi during the infamous interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Taika Waititi in the infamous interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live.

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During the filming of the film, Taika Waititi revealed that he will be fully dressed as Adolf Hitler with the iconic mustache and that he will speak (more like a command) to other cast members and crew to allow a shoot. film fluid. And during one of his conversations with a teammate, the director realized what outfit he was in and later politely told him “only if he wishes”.

The interview then revealed more humorous situations than the Thor: Love and Thunder director had found himself in. Taika Waititi has faced serious backlash for the poor performance of Thor: Love and Thunder and the cringe-level comedy the film became famous for. The director will publish The next objective wins in 2023 which will be a drama / sports film.

Thor: Love and Thunder is available to stream on Disney+.

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