Jack Black Joins ‘Minecraft’ Movie Cast
Exciting news for fans of the popular video game, “Minecraft”! Jack Black has officially signed on to join the cast of the live-action adaptation of the game. Alongside him, Jason Momoa, Emma Myers, and Danielle Brooks are set to star in the film. Directed by Jared Hess, the movie is backed by Warner Bros. and Legendary and is scheduled to hit theaters on April 4, 2025. Production is set to begin soon in New Zealand, and details about the plot and screenplay are still under wraps.
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The Phenomenon of ‘Minecraft’
Since its debut in 2011, “Minecraft” has become one of the best-selling video games in history, boasting over 140 million monthly users. The game’s sandbox-style allows players to use colorful blocks to create 3D worlds, and it has spawned various spinoffs such as “Minecraft: Story Mode,” “Minecraft Earth,” “Minecraft Dungeons,” and “Minecraft Legends.” Mojang Studios, the Swedish developer behind the game, was acquired by Microsoft in 2014 and will serve as a producer on the movie adaptation.
Jack Black: Hollywood’s Go-To for Game Adaptations
Jack Black seems to have become Hollywood’s choice actor for game-to-screen adaptations, having previously starred in “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” “Jumanji: The Next Level,” and the upcoming “Borderlands.” He is also set to reprise his voice role as Po in Universal and DreamWorks Animation’s comedy “Kung Fu Panda 4,” which is scheduled to be released on March 8.
With the addition of Jack Black to the “Minecraft” movie, fans can expect an exciting and star-studded adventure that brings the beloved game to life on the big screen.