Marvel bosses are reportedly not happy with director Taika Waititi after viral photos of him making out with actress Tessa Thompson and singer Rita Ora were released.
An insider close to production of Waititi’s “Thor: Love and Thunder” movie reportedly said the actions shown in the threesome make out photos were “not exactly the image they’re looking to project in relation to one of their biggest franchises,” The Daily Telegraph reported in a piece published Wednesday. The post was noted by the Independent.
Taika Waititi Rita Ora and Tessa Thompson were photographed just chillin and making out a bit…. But Its all love… pic.twitter.com/O1pCkkX8qE
— Robby Robb (@RobNYNova1) May 27, 2021
The source reportedly went on to say that even though the director is known for being a “party animal,” the viral snaps reportedly “crossed a line” for Marvel.
The director, “Thor: Ragnarok” actress and superstar British singer made headlines last week after pictures of the three getting cozy at Waititi’s home in Sydney surfaced on the internet. (RELATED: Marvel Unveils Details For Phase Four Superhero Films, Reveals Natalie Portman To Play Female Thor)
Dating rumors about Ora and the director first surfaced in April when the two showed up together for the premiere of “RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under.”
‘It’s not the image they’re looking for’: Taika Waititi is ‘reprimanded by Marvel bosses’ over THAT photo of him cosying up with girlfriend Rita Ora and Tessa Thompson https://t.co/O2uNfAJ4Tq
— Daily Mail Celebrity (@DailyMailCeleb) May 29, 2021
Waititi is currently filming his Marvel movie in Australia starring Thompson, who plays Valkyrie. (REVIEW: ‘The Mandalorian’ On Disney+ Is A Must Watch Show For ‘Star Wars’ Fans)
Waititi worked on the hit Disney+ series finale for “The Mandalorian” and won the best adapted screenplay Oscar for “Jojo Rabbit.” Other films he has directed include “Thor: Ragnarok” and “Avengers: Endgame,” among others.