This week I talk to Taika Waititi about his new movie Klara and the Sun. He reveals the hidden cameo he snuck into the movie, the deleted scene featuring rogue robots, why he makes shooting in Aotearoa New Zealand a priority for his international productions and details on what he’s making next. Taika also reflects on working with iconic Kiwi talent like Cliff Curtis and Rachel House, the memory of Sam Neill during Hunt for the Wilderpeople, and why supporting young Māori and Pasifika creators to tell their own stories is crucial for the future of New Zealand film. Plus, he shares what it was like bringing together a star-studded cast including Jenna Ortega, Amy Adams, Natasha Lyonne, and Steve Buscemi.