I think something that every actor wants, whether they've done four movies or forty movies, is they want to find the work interesting. You want to come to work and think this is going to be a challenge.
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The stuff I'm passionate about is what I write; it isn't multi-million-dollar franchise movies.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of personal passion over commercial success in creative work.
Taika Waititi expresses that his true creative drive stems from his passions and interests rather than from the pursuit of wealth through blockbuster movies. This suggests that genuine artistry is rooted in authenticity and passion, rather than in financial motivations or popular trends.
Themes
PassionCreativityAuthenticityArtSuccess
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about artistic integrity at a film festival.
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