Thor: Ragnarok's Taika Waititi Seeks Advice From Fellow Marvel Directors
As the Marvel Cinematic Universe marches boldly into Phase 3, Taiki Waititi's swing at a super [...]
As the Marvel Cinematic Universe marches boldly into Phase 3, Taiki Waititi's swing at a super hero film is getting closer and closer.
The director, who previously helmed What We Do In The Shadows, will be in the director's chair for Thor: Ragnarok. The movie is slated for release in November of next year but pre-production has most certainly already begun.
As the film approaches, Waititi is seeking advice from some Marvel Studios veteran directors. Earlier today, he reached out to Guardians of the Galaxy mastermind James Gunn and Ant-Man helmer Peyton Reed for some tips.
@JamesGunn @MrPeytonReed Hey guys. When you're making one of these big movies, how many explosions are you supposed to put in? I have one.
— Taika Waititi (@TaikaWaititi) May 12, 2016
More specifically, he wants to know how to pull off some major explosions.
@JamesGunn @MrPeytonReed And it's not so much an explosion - more of a "boink" sound.
— Taika Waititi (@TaikaWaititi) May 12, 2016
The boink sound won't work, though, according to Peyton Reed. There's a minimum and that's not it.
@TaikaWaititi @JamesGunn Hmm. That's not gonna cut it, Taika. Check your contract. Marvel minimum is 42 onscreen explosions. Required!
— Peyton Reed (@MrPeytonReed) May 12, 2016
Very strict.
@TaikaWaititi @JamesGunn And they're strict! They didn't even count my Pym Tech explosion because "technically it's an IMplosion."
— Peyton Reed (@MrPeytonReed) May 12, 2016
Gunn's approach to explosions is different from Reed's but still sounds quite pleasant.
12. Add 11 school buses full of kids exploding & you’ll be good. People love that in superhero movies. https://t.co/4NH6FJf4jt
— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) May 12, 2016
Following the advice, Waititi only wishes he could get to Spider-Man: Homecoming's director Jon Watts...
Someone tell Jon Watts to join twitter. I need to know if he wants to swap titles. "Spiderman Ragnarok" and "Thor Homecoming" would rule.
— Taika Waititi (@TaikaWaititi) May 12, 2016
And when it comes to advice, he's not done learning. The ball is in Doctor Strange director Scott Derrickson's court now.
@scottderrickson Hey man, don't tell anyone at Marvel but I'm freaking out. Strictly confidential!
— Taika Waititi (@TaikaWaititi) May 12, 2016
Waititi's Thor: Ragnarok is set for release November 3, 2017. Let's hope he meets the explosions quota.