Taika Waititi to Receive Producers Guild’s 2025 Norman Lear Award

Story by Joe McGovern

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Kiwi multi-talent Taika Waititi to receive prestigious Norman Lear Award from Hollywood's top producers

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Waititi, known for directing hits like 'Thor: Ragnarok' and 'Jojo Rabbit', will be honored for his trailblazing work both in front of and behind the camera
The Norman Lear Award is the Producers Guild's highest honor, previously given to legends like Quincy Jones and Shonda Rhimes - Waititi's win cements his status as a true industry titan

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Taika Waititi, Producers Guild of America, Thor: Ragnarok, Jojo Rabbit