That Joke Isn’t Funny Anymore

Taika Waititi made a name for himself by finding the funny in dark topics. His breakout movies include , a shaggy hangout comedy about bloodsucking vampires, and , about a wayward foster kid on the run from child protective services. Waititi’s breezy sense of humor, combined with his willingness to tackle thorny subjects, made him an interesting talent in the world of comic filmmaking. His first Hollywood project was , a film that blew an extended raspberry at the Marvel Cinematic Universe but still managed to work within its complicated lore, earning