Taika Waititi brings back fan-favorite character, Korg, in Thor: Love and Thunder. The New Zealand director/actor is notorious for bringing his wacky comedic sensibilities to every character he creates. Waititi has played a wide range of roles ranging from notorious historical figures to comic book characters and everything in between.
Whether it's a small cameo or a larger, more integral role, fans always enjoy seeing Waititi on screen and his characters always stand out and leave an impression.
Hitler (Jojo Rabbit)
Taika Waititi's Jojo Rabbit features a portrayal of Hitler as the friendly imaginary friend of the main character, Jojo. Waititi makes a mockery of the dictator in the best way and portrays him in a way that is not too offensive and is often funny.
In this film, Waititi makes no effort to accurately portray the evil dictator, and it is to his benefit. The character in the film is not as despicable as his real-life counterpart, but he still doesn't deserve to be any higher on this list. He plays Hitler as a bit of an idiotic fool, but in the end, he is still just as evil as his real-life counterpart.
Antwan (Free Guy)
Antwan is probably one of the least likable characters Waititi has played to date. The antagonist in Free Guy, Antwan is a tech mogul who attempts to thwart Ryan Reynolds' character at every turn.
Antwan is evil and greedy in just about every way, and it is a perfect example of what would happen if the stereotypical gamer became a tech mogul. The way in which Waititi portrays Antwan allows the audience to purely hate the character, while still also appreciating his iconic goofy characterizations.
Holy Storsh (Seven Stages To Achieve Eternal Bliss)
Despite the fact that this character is a deranged cult leader, in brief glimpses, the audience sees that he is somewhat likable. The Holy Storsh in Seven Stages To Achieve Eternal Bliss may not be Taika’s biggest role, but it is definitely a very memorable one.
Taika Waititi has a charm to him that he brings to every character and this role is no exception. The character is not heavily featured and is essentially a cult leader encouraging his followers to take their own lives, so he lands himself towards the bottom of this list.
Ratcatcher I (Suicide Squad)
Taika Waititi only makes a brief cameo in The Suicide Squad as the father of Ratcatcher II, but he leaves a significant mark on audiences. Taika’s compelling performance as the original Ratcatcher allows fans to see that villains are not always evil.
His performance transforms an unhinged rat man into a sympathetic father who struggles with addiction. Audiences do not get to know much more than this about the character, leading him to be still not as likable as in his more notable performances.
Max Kase (The Electrical Life Of Louis Wain)
Taika Waititi makes a brief but memorable cameo as New York newspaper editor, Max Kase, in the biopic The Electrical Life Of Louis Wain. Waititi's electrical performance was exciting for fans who love to see him on screen.
However, he is not seen very much in the movie and is not the main character, so it leads him to not be as likable as some of his more prominent roles. The character of Max Kase is wildly entertaining simply because it is such a delight to see Taika Waititi on screen.
Tom Kalmaku (Green Lantern)
Taika Waititi has starred in some great comedies and got his start in superhero films, with this supporting role in Green Lantern as Thomas Kalmaku, Hal Jordan's friend. This role is one of his earliest appearances in the mainstream and sets the bar high for the characters that come after.
No one is better to play the funny sidekick than Waititi, and he serves as comic relief in the film. Though is not a large role, it shows where Taika Waititi's career started. His role definitely stands out as one of the better aspects of the critically panned superhero film.
Blackbeard (Our Flag Means Death)
When fans heard Taika Waititi would be portraying the infamous Blackbeard in his new pirate TV show, Our Flag Means Death, they were immediately intrigued as to how he would bring new life into such a well-known character.
In Our Flag Means Death, Blackbeard serves as a love interest, best friend, and mentor to aspiring pirate Stede Bonnet. Fans love seeing how Waititi's character teaches and learns from the other characters creating a really well-developed and liked character. The characterization is a lot more heartfelt and grounded and is different than how Blackbeard is usually portrayed, causing fans to love him even more.
Mo Morrison (Lightyear)
Waititi's newest character, Mo Morrison is introduced in Lightyear and is characterized as a quitter, so the other characters around him expect him to give up when things get difficult or scary.
Taika Waititi channeled childlike qualities for this character and audiences loved hearing Waititi's iconic voice give life to this character. Viewers get to see Mo grow a lot because he lacks confidence in the beginning, but grows into a hero, causing the audience to truly fall in love with him.
Viago (What We Do In The Shadows)
Taika Waititi soared into popularity with 2014's What We Do In The Shadows, in which he played Viago, a lovable and cheerful 379-year-old vampire. Viago is easily one of the most likable characters Taika has played, and it is often the first big introduction to him as an actor.
The character is the complete opposite of everything viewers thought they knew about vampires, leading to a very interesting and compelling watch. Viago very easily slid his way into audiences' hearts with Taika Waititi's iconic formula that really brought this undead character to life.
Korg (Thor Ragnarok)
Korg has quickly become one of the most beloved characters in the MCU. Waititi completely reimagined the world of Thor with Thor: Ragnarok, and brought to life many new and exciting characters in the MCU. Not only is Korg one of the most lovable characters in the MCU to date, but he is also one of the few openly gay superheroes in the MCU, bringing much-needed diversity to the films.
He portrays Korg as adorably dim-witted and serves as a great sidekick to Thor throughout the past few films. Fans could not imagine Thor without Korg by his side, making him Waititi's most likable character.