17 Directors who cast their family members in their own movies

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9. Taika Waititi

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Taika Waititi featured his daughter, Te Hinekāhu Waititi, in a minor role in Thor: Love and Thunder (2022). The appearance of Te Hinekāhu was a family affair-a slight gesture from the director, Taika, who repeatedly involves his family in his projects. Given Taika's quirky style as a director, his family approach to filmmaking has shaped his creative vision.

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17 Directors who cast their family members in their own movies

9. Taika Waititi

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