The live-action adaptation of the immensely popular video game 'Minecraft' has welcomed actor Jack Black to its cast, alongside Jason Momoa, Emma Myers, and Danielle Brooks. With production gearing up in New Zealand, the film, directed by Jared Hess of 'Napoleon Dynamite' and 'Nacho Libre' fame, is backed by Warner Bros. and Legendary, slated for a theatrical release on April 4, 2025.
While the movie's storyline and screenwriting details remain under wraps, 'Minecraft' has been a long-anticipated project in the film industry. Over the years, several directors including Shawn Levy, Rob McElhenney, and Peter Sollett have been associated with the film adaptation.
Since its debut in 2011, 'Minecraft' has amassed a massive following, boasting over 140 million monthly users with its sandbox-style gameplay enabling players to craft 3D worlds using colorful blocks. The game's success led to various spinoffs like 'Minecraft: Story Mode', 'Minecraft Earth', 'Minecraft Dungeons', and 'Minecraft Legends'.
Mojang Studios, the Swedish developer behind 'Minecraft', was acquired by Microsoft in 2014 and will serve as a producer for the movie adaptation. Jack Black, known for his roles in video game-inspired films like 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' and 'Jumanji: The Next Level', continues to be a sought-after actor for game-to-screen adaptations. Additionally, he is set to star in Lionsgate's upcoming 'Borderlands'. His next venture includes reprising his voice role as Po in 'Kung Fu Panda 4', scheduled for release on March 8 in collaboration with Universal and DreamWorks Animation.
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