THOR: RAGNAROK Director Taika Waititi Asks for Hilarious Advice from Other Marvel Directors

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I know that I am in the silent minority that enjoyed the two stand-alone Thor movies. However, just because I like them doesn’t mean that I can’t see their faults. One of the biggest offenses is the lack of comedy in the movies. No, Kat Dennings doesn’t count as comic relief.

Fortunately for us, it appears that things are going to be better in Thor: Ragnarok. No Natalie Portman, no Dennings, and a director that knows comedy. Director Taika Waititi was a perfect choice to take over this franchise.

In a bit of light-hearted fun, Waititi enlisted some help, via Twitter, from a couple of fellow Marvel directors to make sure he makes the perfect Marvel movie. Enjoy the madness.

@JamesGunn @MrPeytonReed Hey guys. When you're making one of these big movies, how many explosions are you supposed to put in? I have one.
— Taika Waititi (@TaikaWaititi) May 12, 2016

@JamesGunn @MrPeytonReed And it's not so much an explosion - more of a "boink" sound.
— Taika Waititi (@TaikaWaititi) May 12, 2016

@TaikaWaititi @JamesGunn Hmm. That's not gonna cut it, Taika. Check your contract. Marvel minimum is 42 onscreen explosions. Required!
— Peyton Reed (@MrPeytonReed) May 12, 2016

12. Add 11 school buses full of kids exploding & you’ll be good. People love that in superhero movies. https://t.co/4NH6FJf4jt
— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) May 12, 2016

@TaikaWaititi @JamesGunn And they're strict! They didn't even count my Pym Tech explosion because "technically it's an IMplosion."
— Peyton Reed (@MrPeytonReed) May 12, 2016

Ahh got it, thanks! And do I have to put that purple dude in the floating chair in my movie? The magic glove guy. https://t.co/U8fFly4Ewg
— Taika Waititi (@TaikaWaititi) May 12, 2016

Yes, but that’s not Marvel, that’s a new federal law. https://t.co/0Wk2RJreGq
— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) May 12, 2016

@scottderrickson Hey man, don't tell anyone at Marvel but I'm freaking out. Strictly confidential!
— Taika Waititi (@TaikaWaititi) May 12, 2016

Someone tell Jon Watts to join twitter. I need to know if he wants to swap titles. "Spiderman Ragnarok" and "Thor Homecoming" would rule.
— Taika Waititi (@TaikaWaititi) May 12, 2016