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Taika Waititi Signs Major Deal with Disney Platforms

11/20/2025

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Taika Waititi, the filmmaker, signed a first-look deal with 20th Television, FX Productions, and Hulu, all part of Disney.
The deal enables him to develop and direct original series, prioritizing Disney platforms.
He is developing a half-hour comedy titled Last Look, set in a luxury fashion house, with writer-producer Jason Kim.
He also has a pilot for Very Young Frankenstein in post-production.

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Story summary

Taika Waititi, the filmmaker, signed a first-look deal with 20th Television, FX Productions, and Hulu, all part of Disney.
The deal enables him to develop and direct original series, prioritizing Disney platforms.
He is developing a half-hour comedy titled Last Look, set in a luxury fashion house, with writer-producer Jason Kim.
He also has a pilot for Very Young Frankenstein in post-production.