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A multi-talented New Zealand filmmaker, actor, and comedian, Taika Waititi is a force to be reckoned with. His distinctiveness and quirky style have quickly made him one of the most respected and fan-loved directors. Furthermore, his peculiar acting and comedic genius has gained him quite a fan following as an actor. Best known for playing Korg and directingThor: Ragnarok, Waititi has had many ‘unique’ credentials to his name.
One of his most unique, unconventional, and rather controversial films starring Scarlett Johansson isJojo Rabbit. A comedic movie on the outside, its storyline goes way beyond the themes of ‘comedy’ into a more subtle exploration of blind fanaticism and fascism. Waititi, who essayed the role of Adolf Hitler, revealed the conflict he went through when forced to play Hitler.
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Taika Waititi Was Forced To Play Adolf Hitler
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Released in 2019,Jojo Rabbitwas inspired by Christine Leunen’s novelCaging Skiesbut is not a literal adaptation of the source material.Taika Waititi‘s starring as an imaginary goofy version of Adolf Hiter was a bit that he added on his own, to have a more lighter take on World War II, since it wasn’t his cup of tea to make a dark and tragic one.
The movie earned high praise for the way it shed light on the themes of Nazi propaganda, blind fanaticism, and fascism through innocence, friendship, and empathy while also blending humor and comedy. Despite the movie winning an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay, it wasn’t a movie that studios were looking to make. After multiple setbacks, Waititi was approached by Searchlight to make the movie but had one condition: that he play Hitler.
“I just didn’t want to have myself get clouded with negative shit while trying to play someone so evil. But my ego is so massive, it was bound to happen.”
Stated theFree Guystar who happens to be of Russian Jewish descent. Despite his ancestry, Waititi agreed and nailed the character.
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Taika Waititi Was Ashamed To Play Hitler
Taika Waititi’s portrayal of Adolf Hitler won hearts. There were many reasons why his ‘Hitler’ stood out and earned critical praise. Waititi didn’t study a bit about the infamous authoritarian, rather he took the character in his own ingenious way to make it intentionally absurd, comedic, and satirical, highlighting how ideology manipulates young minds.
Not only was his being a Jew the most ironic part of him playing Hitler, but the absurdity and satire he brought to the character helped subtly highlight the irrationality of beliefs propagated by Nazi ideology. Despite his thought-provoking and comedic portrayal, theWhat We Do in the Shadowsstar was ashamed and anxious to star as Adolf Hitler because of his ancestry.
Jojo Rabbitcan be streamed on Disney+.
Source:Hollywood ReporterandLA Times
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Maria Sultan is a dedicated News Content Writer at FandomWire. With over five years of professional experience and hundreds of published articles, she brings a wealth of expertise to her coverage of Marvel, K-dramas, and the latest on streaming platforms.Her work is not just about reporting news; it’s about providing insightful perspectives on the entertainment trends that matter most.
