Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement are back with a new series! Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement’s new show is coming out soon, so it’s time to get excited. The series will be on FX in the United States. Taika Waititi wrote, directed, and starred in all six episodes of Taika & Jemaine: What We Do In Shadows.
What will be the name of the new series of Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement?
Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement’s new show will be called Taika & Jemaine: Teaming up in a World Dominated by Humanity. Taika Waititi and Jemaine clement are back with their first live-action series for FX!
Taika Waititi is an award-winning Taika and Jemaine: Taikia & Jemaine’s new show will be called Taika & Jemaine: Teaming up in a World Dominated by Humanity. He has directed, written, and starred in all six episodes of the Taika & Jemaine: What We Do In Shadows series.
What do we know about the plot?
The synopsis for Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement’s new FX tv show is that it “follows two vampires who are living in New Zealand’s capital city Wellington as they try to fit into society while maintaining their nightly feeding habits.” It also reveals that the pair have “a documentary crew following them around 24/seven so they can capture every moment of their lives.”
Taika and Jemaine: Teaming up in a World Dominated by Humanity is set to premiere on FX on March 26th.
“Follows three vampire flatmates who are just about to come out of the coffin after a prolonged eternity.”
What do we know about the star cast?
Taikia & Jemaine are joined by Jonathan Brugh, Jackie Van Beek, Cori Gonzalez-Macuer, Rima Te Wiata, Ben Fransham, Morgana O’Reilly, and Mike Minogue.
Taikia also co-wrote Taika Waititi’s upcoming film Jojo Rabbit with him too. The movie premieres at TIFF next month.
What are the reviews?
The reviews so far have been overwhelmingly positive, with Variety saying, “Teaming Up In A World Dominated By Humanity is Taika Waititi’s American debut as a TV series creator, and it may well be the funniest new comedy of its kind since Louie.”
How many awards Taika Waititi and Jemaine clement got?
Taika Waititi and Jemaine clement have won a number of New Zealand awards, Taika was awarded the Qantas Film & TV Awards for Best Comedy Director in 2018.
Who are Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement?
Taika Waititi is a New Zealand filmmaker, actor, and comedian. Taika has directed three films What We Do In The Shadows (2014), Hunt For The Wilderpeople(2016), and Thor Ragnarok 2017-2018).
Jemaine Clement is an artist from Wellington in New Zealand who was the frontman for the comedy duo Flight of the Conchords with Bret McKenzie until they went on hiatus in 2009. He has also acted as Jafar’s sidekick Iago in Disney’s Aladdin 2019 live-action remake.
How much money Taika Waititi and Jemaine clement have made?
The total earnings to date are undisclosed but Taika estimates his net worth at NZ$12 million which converts to about $A14.75 million and Jemaine’s net worth is estimated at $A16.67 million
Personal Life of Taika Waititi and Jemaine clement
Taika Waititi was born in Matamata on April 24th, 1974, the youngest of six children to a single mother.
Taika Waititi has directed three films What We Do In The Shadows (2014), Hunt For The Wilderpeople(2016), and Thor Ragnarok 2017-2018). Taika says his inspirations were “The Simpsons”(1989- ), Star Wars 1977-(1977), Raiders Of The Lost Ark 1981-(1981) which led him into filmmaking as he loved making people laugh with cartoons from a young age.”
Jemaine Clement was born December 25th, 1972 in Wellington New Zealand but grew up in Tauranga.
Jemaine Clement has directed two films and is Taika Waititi’s long-time collaborator on What We Do In The Shadows (2014), Hunt For The Wilderpeople(2016), and Thor Ragnarok 2017-2018). Jemaine says his inspirations were Monty Python’s Flying Circus, Bad Taste 1980-(1980), Meet the Feebles 1988-, which led him into filmmaking as he loved making people laugh with cartoons from a young age.”
What are the names of Taika Waititi and Jemaine clement new series?
The Taika Waititi and Jemaine clement new series is called ‘What We Do In The Shadows’.
What Taika Waititi and Jemaine clement new series is about?
In Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement’s new show, ‘What We Do In The Shadows,’ a group of vampires who live in Staten Island shares their unlife with us.
How can I watch this show online?
You can watch Taika Waititi and Jemaine clement new series, ‘What We Do In The Shadows,’ on Amazon Prime.
Who are Taika Waititi’s inspirations?
Taika Waititi is inspired by Monty Python’s Flying Circus, Bad Taste 1980-(1980), Meet the Feebles 1988-, which led him into filmmaking as he loved making people laugh with cartoons from a young age.”
Why did Taika Waititi make this show?
He wanted to create a group of vampires who were relatable in some way because he felt like there weren’t any funny vampire stories out there that had been done well. He also wanted it to be set at night so we would get an idea of what it’s like to be a vampire.
What is Taika Waititi’s vision for this show?
The vampires in the series are based on New Zealanders, and Taika wanted them to represent people that he grew up with so they’re just regular down-to-earth dudes who happen to drink blood. He wanted us as humans (humans) to see ourselves reflected back at us from something we were usually completely terrified of.”