According to Insider Taika Waititi’s career took off when he directed it Thor: Ragnarok (2017). The film about the God of Thunder grossed more than 853 million USD worldwide, receiving 93% positive reviews online. Rotten Tomatoes.
In the SmartLess podcast, the male director said that at first he was not interested in making Marvel movies, and had never been interested in superheroes. Waititi agreed to act in Ragnarok only because he needed the money.
“Superheroes are not in my plans. In fact, I am poor and just had my second child. This is an opportunity for me to have money to support my children,” Waititi said.
Director Taika Waititi and God of Thunder Chris Hemsworth on set.
The male director said he had never read Marvel books or known about Thor. You must research after accepting the offer. Waititi added that he focused on more exotic elements with the character of Thor when he agreed to direct Thor: Ragnarok.
When asked by MC Jason Bateman if his approach scared Marvel Studios, Taika Waititi said no, because Thor was the studio’s last attempt to revive the character.
“I think they had no choice but to choose me. They had hit rock bottom,” the director said.
Presently, Thor: Ragnarok remains Marvel’s most successful film about the God of Thunder. Waititi then reunited with Chris Hemsworth for the God of Thunder sequel Thor: Love and Thunder. In the film depicting the love between Thor and the female God of Thunder, the film is said to have a weaker script, despite bringing in more than 760 million USD after the pandemic.
After two films about the God of Thunder, Taika Waititi said he has no intention of accepting another superhero work. “There is a lot of information that Marvel is making a sequel to Thor, I don’t know if that’s accurate, but I won’t participate. I’m focusing on other movies, hoping to continue Star Wars. I still like Marvel and want to continue working with them,” Waititi said.
