In a recent conversation with IGN, Jack Black shared his way of getting into character for the ‘Minecraft’ movie — playing the game for hours on end.
According to what the actor told IGN, he spent a big portion of his preparation time in Minecraft. In fact, he dedicated a month and a half to play the game:
“I have literally been exclusive to Minecraft for the last month and a half — all Minecraft, all the time. I’m in a little movie called ‘Minecraft.’ I don’t want to brag, but it’s kind of a big deal. So I studied hard and learned, and I was getting really into it, building houses and tunneling around. Now I’m getting back into it — it’s pretty rad.”
You can see the video below.
Latest News About ‘Minecraft’ Movie
The Minecraft movie is a collaboration between Legendary Pictures, Mojang, and Vertigo Entertainment and is distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. Directed by Jared Hess, the film has a cast that includes Jason Momoa, Danielle Brooks, Emma Myers, Jennifer Coolidge, Kate McKinnon, and Jemaine Clement, alongside Black, who will portray Steve in the film.
Bringing Minecraft to the big screen has been a long journey, with initial plans dating back to February 2014. The project saw various filmmakers and writers attached over the years, with Hess eventually taking the helm as director. Casting was finalized between May 2023 and January 2024, and filming commenced in mid-January 2024 in New Zealand.
The Minecraft movie is set to hit theaters on April 4, 2025. Meanwhile, Black is also set to star as Po in the upcoming ‘Kung Fu Panda 4.‘
