Fresh off ofThor: Love and Thunder, Taika Waititi might be taking the helm of another Marvel film,Eternals 2.Thor: Love and Thunderjust hit theaters on July, 8th and it received lukewarm reviews from both fans and critics alike. It currently sits at 68% onRotten Tomatoesand is under-performing at the box office. Many fans are blaming the faults of the film on Taika Waititi and his over-comedic directing style.
Taika Waititi’scareer began withEagle Vs. Sharkin 2008 but really took off in 2014 withWhat We Do in The Shadows. The vampire Mockumentary was an indie darling and critics loved it. His subsequent films,Jojo Rabbit, Hunt for the Wilder People,andThor: Ragnarokexpanded on his style while sticking to his comedic roots. His latest film,Thor: Love and Thunder, has divided the Marvel fan base seemingly in half. Some fans love the film while others think it’s far too silly.While it is a very silly film– I’m looking at you screaming goats – the cinematography and actual direction are incredible. Even with its middling reviews, Waititi’s style can not be denied. He is an extremely talented filmmaker. His upcoming projects阿基拉andFlash Gordonwill showcase his talent even more.
According to a recent Tweet fromLe Cinephiles, Taika Waititi is set to directEternals 2. While this has not been verified, it is interesting nonetheless.Eternalswas directed byChloé Zhaoand starred Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Kit Harrington, Selma Hayak, and Angelina Jolie. We know very little about the film’s sequel but if the rumor is true, it will be the first bit of news we have received regarding the project.
BREAKING: Taika Waititi to direct ‘ETERNALS 2.’pic.twitter.com/qceOT8GUyK
— Le Cinéphiles (@LeCinephiles)July 17, 2022
While it would be interesting to seeTaika Waititi’stake on the Eternals, it doesn’t seem like the right fit.Eternalsat its core was about a family of superheroes trying to find a place in the world. They were all flawed to some degree and the tone was a bit dark. Taika Watiti’s style worked well withThor: Ragnarok, but the overly silly follow-upThor: Love and Thunderleft much to be desired. This is coming from a huge Taika Waititi fan as well. All of his films beforeThor: Love and Thunderwere absolutely brilliant. It just seems likeEternals 2is a bad fit for Waititi. Fans on Twitter seem to agree, with many saying the news is fake and that Takia “ruined”Thor Love and Thunder. I certainly don’t agree that Waititi ruined the latest Thor movie. It was still enjoyable despite its flaws, and a lot of that it thanks to Waititi’s direction. Only time will tell if Taika Waititi will directEternals 2, but in the mean time you can catchThor: Love and Thunderin theaters now.
Source:Le Cinephiles via Twitter
