As a writer, producer, and director Taika Waititi has created some well-known and cult favorites. His work on "Thor: Ragnarok," vampire comedy "What We Do In Shadows," and now pirate comedy, "Our Flag Means Death," have found far more favor than grief with audiences.
Now the filmmaker has his eyes on expanding the Star Wars universe, and fans are divided. His plan includes moving away from established characters and widening the primarily narrow Skywalker-centered universe.