In a lovely turn of events, Jack Black and Jason Momoa will feature in the highly anticipated live-action Minecraft film, which is expected to start filming soon in the stunning New Zealand scenery. Variety revealed this fascinating cast member on Tuesday.Renowned for his parts in Kung Fu Panda and Jumanji, the 54-year-old comedian is teaming up with Momoa, who landed a part in the Warner Bros. film about a year ago. Danielle Brooks and Emma Myers will play supporting roles. The film has been in development for nearly ten years, directed by Jared Hess (of Napoleon Dynamite fame). Hess and Black previously worked together on the 2006 movie Nacho Libre.
Very little of the storyline has been disclosed, even after a protracted development phase. April 4, 2025 is when the project, a live-action version of the hugely famous video game Minecraft, is scheduled to premiere.
2011 saw the release of Markus Persson’s game, Minecraft, which was developed by Mojang Studios and designed in Sweden. With over 140 million monthly users and a spot among the best-selling video games ever, the game has had unmatched success. Because of its distinctive gameplay, players can utilize blocks to create a variety of worlds and then navigate the difficulties of surviving in those built realms.
The remarkable $2.5 billion Microsoft paid to acquire Mojang in 2014 was evidence of the game’s extraordinary popularity. The franchise’s reach was further increased by a number of spin-offs, such as Minecraft: Story Mode (2014), Minecraft Earth (2019), and Minecraft Dungeons (2020).
Soon after the game’s release, there was obvious interest from producers and directors, but Carl Manneh, CEO of Mojang, stated in an interview that cooperation would only be considered “if the right idea comes along.”
Celebrated for playing a variety of roles, Jack Black lends his humorous skills to the Minecraft film. Beyond his well-known appearances in Jumanji and Kung Fu Panda, his resume includes hits like Saving Silverman and High Fidelity.
The process of adapting Minecraft for the big screen has been a unique story in itself. Director Shawn Levy and writer Jason Fuchs began discussions with Warner Bros., but the process was slowed down by changes in the creative teams and executives. At last, production on the current version, starring Steve Carell and directed by Rob McElhenney, is about to begin.
Now that it’s confirmed by sources, Jack Black—who will play the movie’s Steve—will be a big addition to the ensemble. Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks, and Sebastian Eugene Hansen are scheduled to provide supporting roles with him.
Production on the movie about Minecraft, a joint venture between Vertigo, Legendary, Mojang/Microsoft, and Jason Momoa’s On the Roam, is about to commence. Roy Lee, Jon Berg, Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Momoa, Torfi Frans Olafsson, Vu Bui, and the late Jill Messick are among the well-known producers.
As the antagonist Bowser in the massively successful Super Mario Bros. Movie, which debuted in 2023, Jack Black has enjoyed great success lately. He was nominated for a Golden Globe for co-writing the film’s romantic ballad “Peaches.” His return to the part in Kung Fu Panda 4 and his Emmy for Outstanding Voice Performance in Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight further cemented his place in the entertainment business.After three films, the Kung Fu Panda franchise has made an astounding $1.8 billion. Viewers are excited to see Black bring his unique talents to the cinematic adaptation of the engrossing world of Minecraft.
Prepare yourself for a holiday comic extravaganza as Jack Black reunites with Bobby and Peter Farrelly, the dynamic combo behind the smash comedy Shallow Hal from 2001, for a holiday picture called “Dear Santa.” This Christmas comedy has been generating a lot of excitement, and we have all the juicy facts.
We follow a small child in this endearing story as he naively tries to write his yearly letter to Santa, but by mistake, he mixes up the letters and delivers them to Satan. The amusing confusion foreshadows a hilariously chaotic sleigh ride, which we are eager to witness.
.. By posting a joyful picture of himself surrounded by Christmas decorations on social media, Jack Black provided fans a sneak glimpse at the project and piqued everyone’s interest in the impending movie.
Alongside supporting actors Keegan-Michael Key, Brianne Howey, Hayes MacArthur, PJ Byrne, rookie Jaden Carson Baker, Kai Cech, and Austin Post, the ensemble cast features the gifted Robert Timothy Smith. We’re going to enjoy watching them bring the eccentric characters to life, especially with such an amazing cast.