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Taika Waititi Didn't Hold Back While Explaining What It Was Like Dealing With Angry Marvel Fans When He Got Hired To Direct Thor: Ragnarok

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Maverick Kiwi director Taika Waititi opens up on the backlash he faced from angry Marvel fans when he took the reins of the Thor franchise
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  • Waititi admits he was surprised by the level of fan outrage, with many questioning his ability to handle a big-budget superhero movie after his indie comedy roots
  • Despite the initial skepticism, Waititi's unique vision and irreverent humor ended up revitalizing the Thor series, with 'Ragnarok' becoming one of the MCU's most acclaimed and profitable entries
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Taika Waititi, Marvel, Thor: Ragnarok
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