10 Best Comedy Movie Characters Of The 21st Century

As one of the most precious beings on the planet, Taika Watiti is enjoying his well-deserved time at the top. Fresh off the award-winning JoJo Rabbit, the actor/director superstar is currently preparing the highly anticipated follow up to Thor: Ragnarok. Yet even in his early years, Watiti was pushing out some incredible characters.

The awkward group of vampires actually debuted back in 2005, almost a decade before the full-length release. Teaming up with The Flight of the Concordes co-founder Jemaine Clement, the short offered a brief look into the lives of the three flat mates. Little did the creators know, it would go on to spawn a cult classic feature as well as two spin-off TV series.

With such a small cast, Watiti had a great chance to shine and did not miss the opportunity. His character was a far cry from the original incarnation, yet - unlike most character retools – the change was a huge improvement. Embracing his awkward side, Viago became a shining light amongst the ensemble. A complete parallel to the usual vampire stereotype, fans became enamored with the characters innocence and quirks.

The character has appeared in the spin-off FX show and has even starred in a short film for a New Zealand based dating website, as well as promotional material by the New Zealand Board of Tourism.