‘Thor: Ragnarok’ to be directed by Taika Waititi
With Thor 3, it appears that Marvel is once again thinking outside of the box. The studio is in talks with Taika Waititi (Flight of the Conchords) to direct the third flick, and it’s an interesting choice. At the very least. The cynic in me is like, “yeah, cause you don’t have to pay unproven directors.” The fanboy in me is like, “keep the talent eclectic, it’s good for the Universe.”
Taika Waititi is in negotiations to direct “Thor: Ragnorak,” the third installment in Marvel’s “Thor” franchise.
The New Zealand native helmed several episodes of the TV series “Flight of the Conchords” in addition to writing and directed the vampire spoof “What We Do in the Shadows” and the indie comedy “Eagle vs. Shark.” Waititi, who’s half-Maori, also penned the script for Disney’s upcoming animated movie “Moana.”
Kenneth Branagh directed 2011’s original “Thor” and Alan Taylor helmed “Thor: The Dark World” in 2013. The first film grossed $449 million worldwide and the sequel took in $645 million.
Chris Hemsworth will return as the titular superhero. Tom Hiddleston (Loki) and Jaimie Alexander (Lady Sif) will be back to the franchise as well.