Taika Waititi has been one of the most interesting voices in film in the last 10-15 years due to his unique treatment of his narrative. He has a certain attitude of exploring sadness and grief with humor and levity while blending these contradictory emotions to great effect.
Audiences have seen this in Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Jojo Rabbit, and Thor: Ragnarok. However, fans have been disappointed with the director’s recent works. Now it has been reported that the director is about to start his next project starring a popular young actress and fans are worried about the project.
Taika Waititi’s Potential Film With Jenna Ortega Concerns Fans
Taika Waititi has had a rocky recent years with underwhelming projects Including Thor: Love and Thunder and Next Goal Wins. People have now changed their perception of the director they had before Thor 4. This has now factored into the conversations about his next potential project.
As reported by popular scooper Jeff Sneider (via Discussing Films), Jenna Ortega is in talks to star in Waititi’s next film titled Klara and the Sun. Fans were not exactly thrilled with the news and expressed their concerns about the project on X,
Jenna… don’t.
— Chainsaw Reacts (@ChainsawReacts) January 4, 2024
I hope taika is serious this time
— Muhamadـ (@nxyxm) January 4, 2024
He seems more into dating his cast than making quality movies these days.
— Cell (@DekuFinalFlash) January 4, 2024
Waititi is one of the worst directors
— Henry 🇺🇸 (@MrDarthhenry) January 4, 2024
STAY AWAY JENNA PLEASE
— R.1. (@Reezy191) January 4, 2024
While it will be interesting to see Ortega star in a Waititi project, the concerns of fans are understandable. The director has not delivered quality films in the last couple of years and he has also made some comments about Marvel that have upset fans. It remains to be seen whether Waititi managed to bring back the love from fans again with this project.
Taika Waititi Still Feels Like an Outsider in Hollywood
Taika Waititi had a release last November which was the real-life-inspired sports comedy film Next Goal Wins. The director went back to his indie roots and made a film that he was truly passionate about and which featured his signature comic style and humor.
While talking to Gamesradar, Waititi expressed how he still feels like an outsider in the industry even after working on two big tentpole studio films. He also pointed out that he has gotten a lot of support from the industry as well through his work. Waititi said,
“I do still feel like an outsider. I came into filmmaking quite late, it never really felt like it was my dream, so I already felt like an outsider in that respect. Is this really what I want to do? I like telling stories but the medium can change for me in doing that. I feel that I’m very accepted, a lot of people support me, but even then… yeah.”
Also read: “Don’t come back”: Taika Waititi Draws Fan Outrage, Confesses He Had Zero Interest in Directing Thor
Waititi’s Next Goal Wins starred Michael Fassbender, alongside Oscar Kightley, Kaimana, David Fane, Rachel House, Beulah Koale, Will Arnett, and Elisabeth Moss. Unfortunately, the film didn’t do well at the box office.
