“It’s an idea that fascinates me and one I want to develop further,” Waititi said in a statement.
“Bubbles, the chimp had a front row seat and a truly unique perspective on the pop culture phenomenon of Michael Jackson,” Gustafson said in the statement.
For anyone worried Taika Waititi’s dip into the mainstream with Marvel’s Thor: Ragnarok would spell a future of nothing but blockbusters, fret not.
“Most people know I’m a huge Michael Jackson fan, so the main thing for me is to make sure it’s respectful of him and his legacy.