The year is 1717. Wealthy landowner Stede Bonnet has a midlife crisis and decides to blow up his cushy life to become a pirate. It does not go well. Based on a true story.
A bank teller who discovers he is actually a background player in an open-world video game decides to become the hero of his own story…one he rewrites himself.
Taika talks about writing, directing and starring in Jojo Rabbit, playing Adolf Hitler, being from New Zealand, being caught sleeping on the job, and more. Jimmy Kimmel Live, 16 OCT 2019.
Taika Waititi explained to Ellen that he originally felt like it made no sense for him to play Adolf Hitler in the film, and why it ultimately made sense for him to take on the role. The Ellen Show, 11 FEB 2020.
