Taika Waititihad a bit of a slip-up during a conversation withNatalie Portmanabout his upcoming gigdirecting aStar Warsfilm.
Waititi, who co-wrote and directedThor: Love and Thunder, which stars Portman, 41, admitted he forgot she also starred in the equally popular franchise.
In an interview withRolling Stone, the 46-year-old recalled that during production of their Marvel film, he asked Portman about possibly working together again, which led her to ask what projects he was working on.
“She said to me, ‘What are you up to next?’ I said, ‘Oh, I’m trying to work on aStar Warsthing. Have you ever wanted to be in aStar Warsmovie?'”
The actress already starred in the prequel trilogy as Padme. The reporter questioned Waititi’s sincerity about actually asking Portman that question, to which he said it really happened. “I forgot about those ones,” explained Waititi.
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But Portman took the comment in stride. “She said ‘I’ve been in aStar Warsmovie,'” Waititi continued. “And I went ‘…should we do another take?'”
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The Oscar winner stepped out on the red carpet in a stunning Dior red minidress which she paired with a matching floral headpiece.
Thor: Love and Thunderstarring Portman and Hemsworth, hits theaters on Friday. Disney has not announced a release date for Waititi’s upcomingStar Warsmovie.
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