Taika Waititi ('Our Flag Means Death'): 'Maybe the whole thing was a practical joke on me'

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  • Опубликовано: 31 май 2024
  • Taika Waititi ('Our Flag Means Death'): 'Maybe the whole thing was a practical joke on me.' He produces the comedy series for HBO Max, directed the pilot and plays the pirate Blackbeard. Gold Derby editor Matt Noble hosts this webchat.
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  • @d.b.8203
    @d.b.8203 2 года назад +281

    He's right to be proud of not stringing out the kiss. That's big.

  • @nuwanda2359
    @nuwanda2359 2 года назад +396

    i couldn't agree more with the part about how normalized it is on the show to be queer!! it's so refreshing to see no homophobia, no "it's okay to be gay" moment, and it means a lot.

    • @rubycooper5922
      @rubycooper5922 Год назад +5

      I know!!! It allowed much more space to explore literally anything else

  • @Rosalind-butNotThatOne
    @Rosalind-butNotThatOne Год назад +142

    "...you know, and then the kiss on the beach is like, another moment that I think is pretty strong" lmao the way he says it so casually, as if that kiss wasn't groundbreaking and life-changing for so many people.

  • @ohwildesoul
    @ohwildesoul 2 года назад +224

    Really liked the discussion of Taika and Rhys trusting each other. You can really see that kind of support through their roles and the balance of comedy/drama and how well it translates to screen. The care that went into this show as a whole is just *chef's kiss*.

  • @water_violin
    @water_violin 2 года назад +448

    It’s so lovely to see such wonderful support for the LGBTQIA+ community. Everyone involved in OFMD deserves awards for this fantastic show. ❤️

    • @neonice
      @neonice 2 года назад

      LGBTQQIP2SAA aka. everyone since there's even versions of Asexuality that mean "I only have seggs with someone I'm close with" lol

    • @Shicasie
      @Shicasie 2 года назад +1

      @@neonice aka Demisexuality 😂 or Greysexuality or.....

    • @googleplusisgone9435
      @googleplusisgone9435 Год назад +9

      @@neonice Not everything goes in the acronym though, hence the plus at the end, genius

    • @fionawilliams5477
      @fionawilliams5477 Год назад

      @@neonice get lost

  • @sophovot5079
    @sophovot5079 2 года назад +271

    I'm just gonna make some chapter marks here for myself, cause I know I'll be rewatching this one
    0:20 What's the best thing about playing a pirate?
    1:24 Did you enjoy playing Blackbeard?
    2:16 Blackbeard's character growth
    3:52 What's something that's different about Our Flag Means Death?
    5:43 How do you juggle the different tones of the show?
    8:38 What did the Oscar win mean for you?
    10:31 Power of TV as a medium
    12:40 Favorite moment of the season
    13:51 What did you and Rhys teach each other?
    16:18 What would your pirate flag look like?
    17:40 What's special about the story of omfd?
    19:43 What's it like working on three TV shows?

  • @rivkahwinter
    @rivkahwinter 2 года назад +244

    I love watching the interviews of the cast of this show. The fact that all of them are so invested and understand the importance of the queer rep in the way it's being done in this show in particular.

  • @Movingmts111
    @Movingmts111 2 года назад +99

    Taika's eyes look extra beautiful here. Anyone??

    • @ttintagel
      @ttintagel 2 года назад +11

      He’s got a kind of Omar Sharif kind of look going on in this interview, and I am here for it.

    • @myklebustsears
      @myklebustsears 2 года назад +10

      Yes, beautiful eyes!

  • @sarahsander1181
    @sarahsander1181 Год назад +134

    actually really impressive for you to do an in-depth interview with taika. he tends to easily glance off questions, but he's extremely capable of giving thoughtful answers when prompted. so thanks for doing that and not just going 'harhar taika funny man'

  • @ashtree99
    @ashtree99 Год назад +102

    honestly I really appreciate Matt’s questions. He doesn’t beat around the bush, he often refers back to Taika’s answers as well as scenes from the show itself so the conversation stays on track. He even steers the conversation towards Taika’s influence as an Indigenous creator which rarely happens in interviews that I’ve seen for OFMD!! I don’t think he dismisses the fact that it’s a gay story either? They go into it for a good chunk of the interview.
    Maybe it’s because I’m Australian and the rhythm of this conversation just seems friendly and sincere. Those that are more used to a fast paced interviewing style might find this awkward but it seems like a nice respectful conversation to me !! and the guy made his own pirate flag 😭

  • @toomuch_heart
    @toomuch_heart 2 года назад +55

    the way he just stares at the beginning is SO FUNNY😭

  • @lovelybydecay7811
    @lovelybydecay7811 2 года назад +52

    not the interviewer literally refusing to acknowledge the fact that it's a gay romance lmao

  • @CorwinFound
    @CorwinFound Год назад +30

    My favourite parts of the show is when some self-righteous Colonist or toxically masculine pirate tries to bully with homophobia and the general response from the crew is, "Dude. Not cool. What's your damage?" Queer is the *normal* and the phobes are the freaks.

  • @shayeweaver1550
    @shayeweaver1550 2 года назад +71

    As a journalist, the way he started answering the first question gave me the heebie-jeebies. Thankfully he started explaining.

  • @Shicasie
    @Shicasie 2 года назад +52

    I love how much impact this series has on all LGBTQIA+ Lives ❤️ AND on a lot of straight lives. The funniest bit is still the straight dudes thinking it's a buddy comedy 😂😂😂
    Also I love that they don't have these typical scenes from coming out or needing to talk about it... As taika actually said. Like we don't need that. This show is actually how it could be without having to label or to come out and I love that very much ❤️

  • @melissas7980
    @melissas7980 Год назад +25

    I clicked on this video cause I love Taika Waititi, but I had not even heard of this show! Can't wait to binge it now!

    • @hellykay
      @hellykay Год назад +3

      How did you like it? 😊

    • @melissas7980
      @melissas7980 Год назад +11

      @@hellykay It's hilarious...love it! If you enjoy Taika Waititi humor, I highly recommend.

    • @hellykay
      @hellykay Год назад +4

      @@melissas7980 I do enjoy it, and I've seen season 1 twice now. 😉🥰 I was just curious to know it you happened to like it.

    • @melissas7980
      @melissas7980 Год назад +4

      @@hellykay LOVE!!

  • @mossbased
    @mossbased 2 года назад +96

    Loving the taika OFMD content keep it coming

    • @mossbased
      @mossbased 2 года назад +4

      Taika u need to know u keep saying that u were uncomfortable doing drama but u did so fucking amazing 😭😭😭😭

  • @dusteverywhere2665
    @dusteverywhere2665 2 года назад +20

    “only things to do with pirates” is everyone in the ofmd fandom rn

  • @mayamorel2866
    @mayamorel2866 Год назад +16

    this was an amazing interview, i started tearing up when taika spoke about how special the LGBTQ+ representation and love story is since there’s no huge monologue about being different, there’s just love and acceptance. that’s so special to me, and so wonderful. this show made me feel so safe, and i’m overjoyed knowing that taika understands how much it means to the community

  • @Rosalind-butNotThatOne
    @Rosalind-butNotThatOne Год назад +33

    18:47 "or bi"
    thank you

  • @AshleighHenczel
    @AshleighHenczel Год назад +7

    God I hope they come out with some compellation videos with improvised pieces that didn't make it in

  • @janicebelfiore856
    @janicebelfiore856 2 года назад +23

    Taika saying he's at the end of his career!? No I don't think so!

    • @SueDenimDomDenim
      @SueDenimDomDenim Год назад +4

      I think he’s saying it’s the end of Ed’s career as a pirate

    • @mainie_videoediting
      @mainie_videoediting Год назад +2

      yeah but he likens that to his own life, he's won an Oscar, he's doing the big budget Hollywood movies, what else is there to achieve as a filmmaker? so in that sense he's quite similar to Ed, a spectacularly successful middle aged guy who's kinda bored and not sure what's next.

  • @HMGarth
    @HMGarth 2 года назад +76

    WHY does everyone mispronounce his surname?? How many times does he have to say his own name, as he does OFTEN? "WY- teetee"
    IT'S NOT ROCKET SCIENCE

    • @antonizajkowski9698
      @antonizajkowski9698 2 года назад +5

      How do they mispronounce it? English isn't my first language and I haven't noticed any difference.. can you tell me?

    • @marieward253
      @marieward253 2 года назад +19

      @@antonizajkowski9698 its the inflection, people emphasize wai-TI-ti when its WAI-titi

    • @antonizajkowski9698
      @antonizajkowski9698 2 года назад

      @@marieward253 oh thanks:)

    • @neonice
      @neonice 2 года назад

      It's just an artists' name

    • @ambers1102
      @ambers1102 2 года назад +14

      It has been driving me crazy. If someone says their name a certain way, that's how you're supposed to say it! Also people who spell Jemaine Clement's name wrong.

  • @fionawilliams5477
    @fionawilliams5477 Год назад +2

    "I'm at the end of my career" why haven't I seen anyone talking about this???!?!!??!!!

  • @SnowyMary
    @SnowyMary Год назад +2

    The flag Taika describes at 16:40 sounds suspiciously like what must have been the pitch for the Love + Thunder Poster :D

  • @elsaj535
    @elsaj535 2 года назад +9

    Thank you for that interview 🙏🏻

  • @roseappleberry
    @roseappleberry 9 месяцев назад +1

    1:46 the way he says that is kinda sending for some reason

  • @smolnono
    @smolnono 2 года назад +52

    1. RELEASE THE FULL IMPROV BITS. I want bloopers I want deleted scenes!!
    2. Ngl a lot of this felt suuuuper awkward.

    • @annabanana-oh7re
      @annabanana-oh7re Год назад +27

      tbh,i feel like taika is more open in this interview than in the other ones that ive seen,usually he just tends to make jokes(with that dry kiwi humor of his😂) or to deflect a lot,but he actually gave some really insightful answers here!(also yes plss we need an ofmd blooper reel🙏)

    • @smolnono
      @smolnono Год назад +7

      @@annabanana-oh7re I just felt more a disconnect between him and the interviewer. Felt kinda off.

    • @Honsejpeg
      @Honsejpeg Год назад +20

      @@smolnono I'd chalk it up to Zoom interviews being awkward in general. I caption them on the daily and no matter how nice the conversation's going, most of them are just... like that.

    • @annabanana-oh7re
      @annabanana-oh7re Год назад +6

      @@smolnono yeah,i totally get what you mean,its probably bc they werent face to face,and also the interviewer seemed kinda intimidated by taika😂

    • @nuisancepenguin5210
      @nuisancepenguin5210 Год назад +2

      yeah it seems just like most zoom interviews, especially the bits where they interrupt a bit or step on each others words, it's just the curse of the platform unfortunately

  • @smolkinv5121
    @smolkinv5121 2 года назад +5

    Love you Taika ❤

  • @elson1219
    @elson1219 9 месяцев назад +1

    Omg he’s so funny! ❤

  • @Movingmts111
    @Movingmts111 2 года назад +14

    HAPPY PRIDE

  • @SnowyMary
    @SnowyMary Год назад +4

    Can someone tell me what series he was talking about around 11:20? I can for the life of me not understand him there.

  • @agloden
    @agloden 2 года назад +5

    Sorry for the irrelevant question, but where is that accent from (the interviewer's, not Taika's)?

    • @Terriblegam2r
      @Terriblegam2r 2 года назад +4

      New Zealand, pretty sure.

    • @thecaptainsnark
      @thecaptainsnark 2 года назад +15

      I think it's Australian.

    • @dumblebee9167
      @dumblebee9167 2 года назад +13

      As an Australian, that’s an Australian accent.

    • @msbonsaihuman
      @msbonsaihuman 2 года назад +4

      @@Terriblegam2r Definitely NOT a NZ accent.

    • @jazmyntunley6568
      @jazmyntunley6568 2 года назад +4

      sound like hes from Austraila

  • @sweetasbloodredjam
    @sweetasbloodredjam 2 года назад +23

    Jeez, not even two minutes in and that poor interviewer is a blubbering mess. He’s SO intimidated.He was like ‘My career is over’ after that first question.

    • @lorrainecc99
      @lorrainecc99 Год назад +23

      Taika's a journalists nightmare to interview 😭 He either rambles or deflects questions with humour
      This interview was actually great though after they got comfortable. Taika gave some really insightful answers

    • @mainie_videoediting
      @mainie_videoediting Год назад

      I love that Taika is always just honest, even if that doesn't mean he's being the best advocate for the show or the best and easiest interviewee. deep down most actors probably hate those press things but it's nice when it turns into an honest conversation with some real insights.

  • @DanielleA2023
    @DanielleA2023 Год назад +4

    👍🏼💯👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💞✨💥💝 Go the lgbtqi and allies

  • @daveinpublic
    @daveinpublic 5 месяцев назад

    Surprised that Taika seemed a little low energy in this interview.

  • @Tarisaher
    @Tarisaher 2 года назад +2

    Hey, can fans help them to win? 1

  • @virtualworlddisorderrealit1848
    @virtualworlddisorderrealit1848 Год назад +1

    funny how the golden globes missed the funniest show on TV???? funny...

  • @rini6
    @rini6 Год назад +2

    I do not love the moustache. I do love Taika tho.

  • @sopapiglobo
    @sopapiglobo Год назад +5

    Siento que dentro de 2 años todos van a estar odiando a taika 💀 siempre pasa eso con las celebridades

    • @lyramed
      @lyramed Год назад +2

      Esperemos que no, hay un super hype x él gracias a los marvelitas, espero que sepa mantenerse un poco más discreto xra que la prensa no lo acose y saque algo que no quisieramos ver. Amo OFMD y espero que siga de buena en la 2da temporada

  • @bfkc111
    @bfkc111 Год назад

    One sees a whole lot of show of ego from him recently, if one notices. Seemingly since his horrible Jojo, his life's worst work.