Taika Waititi: Kiwi filmmaker on his new project Klara and the Sun

Taika Waititi is well-regarded as one of New Zealand's most successful directors - and he's got a new project in the works.

He's known for directing films like Thor: Ragnarok, Jojo Rabbit, Boy, Hunt for the Wilderpeople and What We Do in the Shadows, but the new sci-fi film Klara and the Sun promises to show fans a different experience.

He says he didn't feel the need to 'Taika' this project up too much, and add as many jokes as he's used to using.

"Cause it's a really beautiful story, it's kind of bittersweet as well, and I want to retain all that and not make it a super silly film."

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