"Taika Waititi's 'Next Goal Wins': A Humorous and Heartfelt Sports Movie That Resonates with Audiences"
Taika Waititi discusses the delayed release of his film "Next Goal Wins" and expresses gratitude for the extra time it gave him to work on post-production. He explains that his independent film background has always led him to prefer relaxed timelines and that rushing the editing process is a shame. Waititi also reveals that the pandemic-induced delays allowed him to revisit certain creative aspects of the film, including casting himself as a priest who narrates the story. He jokes about taking artistic license with the truth, comparing himself to the authors of the Bible. "Next Goal Wins" is now playing in theaters.