From 'Thor' to 'What We Do in the Shadows': Taika Waititi Shares Memories from His Career

[@andreab7445]

OFMD is the best show of all time and Taika deserved an Emmy for it.

[@meniona]

SAY IT LOUDER FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK 📢📢📢

[@MyJoeJoy]

Да. И он, и Рис и наш обожаемый Кон. Каждому по заслуженной награде. Я ненавидела Иззи весь первый сезон, а потом как полюбила его! Бедолага Иззи - безответная любовь это тяжело Т__Т

[@niyoushanasri8187]

OMG! I love it when he talks about OFMD!! He loves that show! GIVE US BACK OUR SHOW!!!🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

[@annenikoline]

So many great shows and films. Absolutely love love love OFMD.

[@ramsaybaggins]

Thank you for letting him talk about OFMD!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@caitlinjoyce8845]

Hearing Taika talk about OFMD was so lovely, you can tell how much heart he put into that show!!

[@purefoldnz3070]

cant stand Taika.

[@lizh6535]

Nobody cares

[@purefoldnz3070]

@@lizh6535 exactly.

[@shaynaingram7714]

Gonna watch the OFMD bit at least 3 million times, thank you

[@AliWonderful]

Taikaaaaa 💜💜💜 love hearing him talk about OFMD!

[@elithetower]

I have watched 90% of his work and seeing him talk about OFMD so fondly is beautiful 🏴‍☠️🖤 he's such a great storyteller.

[@KatieLovesSleep]

He should be proud of OFMD, he was phenomenal in it. He deserved an Emmy and the show deserves a 3rd season 😢

[@autumnsylver]

I love everything I've seen that Taika has made, especially OFMD. They need to give the show a third season.

[@purefoldnz3070]

I've hated it all since then, people are over Taika's brand of awkward comedy. Just like people hated his Time Bandits remake.

[@MyJoeJoy]

Нет, пожалуйста! Я не хочу плохого финала для Эда и Стида. В реальности Эда застрелили британские солдаты, а Стид был повешен. Но нам дали хэппи энд где они остались живы да еще и вместе.

[@snoopypez]

an endlessly delightful video! look at him lying about his range when he deserves an Emmy for OFMD!

[@crystalm.5526]

Adore Taikas work! Space Waltz still makes me snort laugh-- and honestly OFMD changed my life in so many positive ways. WWDITS is the gift that keeps on giving, and I adore his shorts and one shot films like Boy and JojoRabbit and Hunt For the Wilder People. His Marvel work, acting, directing, all of it gives me all the smiles. Thanks for interviewing him EW!

[@allizimm5111]

Twenty minutes of Taika being insane and hilarious and gorgeous, is it my birthday? Actually it is, thank you for this gift!

[@purefoldnz3070]

sounds like 20 minutes of something they would play in hell.

[@allizimm5111]

@@purefoldnz3070 then I'm envious that you'll get to listen to it for all of eternity 🔥🖕

[@allizimm5111]

@purefoldnz3070 then I'm envious that you'll get to listen to it for all of eternity 🔥

[@roflad71]

Love Taika so much. I've followed his work for years. Love the Radiradirah shout out!! Space Waltz is a fever dream of a sketch and I will fall apart with laughter every time I watch it😂😂 Now give us s3 of OFMD!!! And a s2 of Time Bandits!!!

[@ruthhorry1591]

I love Taika'a entire body of work so much. This was an absolute joy to behold ❤

[@MrButtons-dr9ew]

What a career! Hoping for more OFMD!

[@kaddele]

It’s always such a joy to hear Taika talk about his work - almost as much as it is to watch his films and shows. Such a wonderful storyteller!

[@MelBeatty-u7v]

So happy to see the love for all of his work, but especially for OFMD!

[@starrynight9873]

Taika realizing just now that he's involved in A LOT of things about rabbits is my Christmas present, thank you very much

[@saucierspoons]

And his little rabbit tattoo 🥲

[@brightideas]

Getting to hear Taika talk about so much of his work was such a treat and I love to hear we have the same favorite Taika Waititi movie! And I would listen to him talk about OFMD for hours if I could!

[@shanapeyton1874]

Taika is such an immensely talented storyteller and actor. Loved getting to hear him talk about his work! I could listen to him read a grocery list, but this was much lovelier. Hope we get more OFMD!

[@crowpowd3r571]

I hope Taika knows how much he's loved and celebrated for his role in OFMD.

[@adda6030]

Obsessed with Taika, OFMD stole my heart and I missed his voice and accent

[@meniona]

Gosh, I love him so much. Bring OFMD back to us!!! It’s such an important story!

[@Michelle-b6p]

Love all of Taika's work! So happy to hear him talk about OFMD he's brilliant in it! Boy, WWDITS movie & Hunt for the Wilderpeople are all fantastic too!

[@tanyafollovver]

What a great trip down memory lane, love Taika and his work so much! ❤️ Love that even The Strip was brought up 😂

[@NickiScott-b5d]

His face was priceless 😂

[@andreab7445]

He may have hated playing a stripper but I would like to thank him for his service.

[@romyfranz4604]

love him so much, thanks for interviewing him :D

[@a_jax85]

I love this so much. Thanks for adding my dude to this series. I just adore him.

[@sharonmineo6719]

Taika playing a villain in Free Guy is **.chef's kiss.**

[@purefoldnz3070]

terrible movie for a terrible actor chefs kiss indeed

[@adityasivaram6175]

@@purefoldnz3070Blud had to let everyone know four times that he hated Taika. Cause once wasn’t enough to ruin everyone else’s enjoyment of him. Thank you for an utterly useless opinion.

[@purefoldnz3070]

@@adityasivaram6175 "Thank you for an utterly useless opinion" I should have gone for five.

[@adityasivaram6175]

@@purefoldnz3070 yes please do. Seems like you’re a professional hater. Is this your full time job? Cause you’re failing rather miserably at it.

[@VictoriaBeattie-e1g]

The people demand a third season of OFMD! Politely, of course.

[@Natalie_5126]

Politely but also… menacingly 🥰

[@lizh6535]

Love that they dug up the strip and radiradirah 😂

[@leolegendario1]

Taika is one of my favorite directors, can't wait for his next movie, I hope he still does a Star Wars movie, his Mandalorian episode was amazing.

[@acoola2]

I adore you Taika❤ Gonna watch OFMD, JoJo Rabbit, WWDITS and Boy 3 million times 🤗 The way you see the world is awesome ✨ Love from Ukraine 💙💛

[@PizzaHorseProductions]

Taika, my beloved 💜💜

[@Merryfinches]

This is lovely, looks like he’s having the best time 🥰 🐙 🏴‍☠

[@11213mikaela]

EW thank you for this video! This made my day 🫶🏽

[@redmisery]

Became a fan of Taika after watching Eagle vs Shark and Flight of the Conchords TV show back in 2007! I'm a vampire fan so What We Do in the Shadows movie was such a breath of fresh air. Glad to hear his favourite movie is Hunt for the Wilderpeople as well; I absolutely adore it and watch HotW repeatedly. PS. Also thank you for stirring Thor into a comedic route seeing you have a lead with comedy chops, for what it's worth... for what it's Hemsworth. 😄 -red.

[@TheGogogadget123]

20 mins of taiki i love you

[@spockllap2877]

Just love him very much!

[@MrsPHoel]

For me, Taika is one of those people that I say “anything he touches turns to gold.” We are such huge fans; Jojo, OFMD & Res Dogs are 3 of the best things to come out of the entertainment industry!

[@user-ds3vy7cd4x]

One of my top 3 favorite directors & maybe one of my top 3 favorite people in the world. Maybe I don't know, could be, yeah, probably is.

[@DeeDeeBaldwin]

Aaaaand I have a new video for my comfort watch playlist ❤

[@Littlefear1]

Loved this :")

[@DenizBevan]

#LongLiveOFMD #CrewForLife

[@amberevans179]

I love this! There are things in here he doesn't really talk about much & it's very interesting to hear what he says about those projects. I waver between feeling sorry they included The Strip & finding it hilarious. He tries so hard to forget that show even exists. 😂 You just know they slipped it in as punishment for him not being willing to talk about Green Lantern. 🤣 And I absolutely love when he gets to talk about OFMD. He loves that show so much! 💜

[@lindamonrad2989]

Time Bandits was excellent writing, original, glorious acting, and of course very funny. Sad there won’t be a second season.

[@allizimm5111]

Oh I love him so much 😍

[@N1ck_Morr1s]

OFMD!!! I miss this show so much 😭😭🏴‍☠️

[@TheDopekitty]

I love the show WWDITS but I've never seen the movie, sadly. Ragnarok OFMD are my favorite ones I've seen of his.

[@andreab7445]

@@TheDopekitty you have to watch it!!!

[@PizzaHorseProductions]

I actually prefer the movie - the vibe is a bit different. Not knocking the series, but there’s something uniquely charming about the film

[@andreab7445]

@@PizzaHorseProductions oh for sure, it’s the OG!

[@meghanjean2624]

Taika was born in the year of the rabbit, so maybe all those rabbits aren't an accident.

[@IanICee]

"speaking of angry nerds" I immediately knew it had to be Star Wars 😂 There's no more toxic a fanbase than that one

[@andreab7445]

The Thor nerds give them a run for their money tho. They’re BRUTAL. It’s been years and they’re not over the somehow horrible concept Thor being funny.

[@pony3284]

Hunt for the Wilderpeople is one of my favorites. Goofy, innocent, but with enough heart and edge to make it touching. JojoRabbit is also amazing

[@amandajeanscott]

❤❤❤

[@velmaspeelman5985]

WWDITS IS STILL ONE OF MY FAVORITE MOVIES! We need a sequel with the Staten Island vampires 🖤🦇🖤🦇

[@AwedByYou97]

I love all of these works. He's amazing at everything he does ❤

[@stephaniefay3741]

I love him; and yet I’ve never heard of most of these! 😮

[@AnthonyPosi]

JoJo rabbit was really sweet actually, caught me off guard.

[@chloetry206]

I’m still quoting eagle vs shark all these years later.

[@Xenolilly]

He is very talented.

[@sebastianiglesias7641]

You guys are cowards for not let him rant about him being in Green Lantern!! 😂😂😂

[@ZyliceLiddell]

14:37 He didn’t even acknowledge Chris lol! 😂

[@jazzloveslatte318]

🏴‍☠️🐰WOLF🏴‍☠️

[@mastaovdafist3551]

Definitely a hot take, but I think Wellington Paranormal is funnier than WWDITS tv show!

[@HunneraProductions]

No Green Lantern 😆

[@snappyego908]

Can't believe this is the same dude who ruined thor so much. Never let him go near a marvel movie.

[@hwizell7478]

Rabbit feats of strength Favorite Hitler character Tears tied shoe laces

[@Psyclonus7]

14:38 He should have put Guns N' Roses "One in a Million" song in that movie.

[@miriamgreen3973]

I terior Chinatown = Truman Show

[@misterquantum7767]

Ask him about that Star Wars movie he's never going to make.

[@masturch33f87]

You made the worst movie in the MCU and couln't let serious moments be serious. nooo let's ruin them with a joke

[@CHEWSCHEWS]

Thought this was Robert Downey

[@ZyliceLiddell]

Don’t insult Robert.

[@StopTheHateX25]

Love Taika but I think he peaked with Jojo Rabbit

[@Psyclonus7]

It's nice of him to show off his failures like Lightyear, Thor, Time Bandits...etc ctc

[@purefoldnz3070]

Memories from His Career - past tense. Bye bye Taika.

[@paulsack9563]

I like his natural enthusiasm but he really screwed up Thor L&T.

[@andreab7445]

@@paulsack9563 time to move on my dude

[@chiefyt9250]

The dudes a mess. Creativitly and as a director.

[@andreab7445]

@@chiefyt9250 ok 2 subs.

[@miriamgreen3973]

Remember your 1st wife? The older one? 😢😮

[@andreab7445]

@@miriamgreen3973 how old are you? You’re going to have a lot of trouble in life if you hold something as common as divorce over peoples heads. He and his ex have both moved on-why haven’t you? Very weird.

[@ZyliceLiddell]

I *HATE* how lazy, rude and ungrateful he is.

[@andreab7445]

@@ZyliceLiddell In what world…do you understand the concepts of humour or sarcasm at all? He’s super self-deprecating. How is that not obvious to you?

[@ZyliceLiddell]

@ Have you seen the way he speaks to fans? He takes pride in himself to such a degree that it’s the *EXACT* opposite of ‘being humble and dreadful.’ Be brags about how little ‘acting’ he does or how much care actually goes into his craft. That’s *NOT* a good look *or* work ethic.

[@andreab7445]

@ this is exactly why I said you don’t understand him or his sense of humour. He has spoken publicly about having imposter syndrome and he hates talking about himself or his achievements seriously so he deflects with false bravado. Most people can tell instantly that it’s a joke and he’s not being serious. It’s an obviously fake persona. He’s a comedian, after all. If you’re just a marvel fan who’s butthurt over love and thunder not living up to your royal expectations, try expanding your horizons.

[@tommythetemplar]

@@andreab7445buddy literally divorced his wife and moved away from his kids.. he’s sick

[@emmyemmaem]

He's a zionist and it goes against all the good his body of works could do for Indigenous people!. That is what boils my blood. His personal lif​e is whatever. @@tommythetemplar

[@reeeezaaaa4]

The moment he talked about OFMD, It brought me of Joy, I miss that show so bad!!! OFMD is the best show that helped me from the sorrow phases of my life. A lot of things happened, ofmd at least can comfort me, and it a comfort show I ever has 😭🙏🏼🫶 and Taika u’ve been doing so many amazing things for entertainment, u are awesome everywhere u r in, I love ur acting in OFMD as Ed, very expressive and ur acting spot on so bad, we r proud of u🫶