Minecraft movie stars Jack Black and Jason Momoa celebrate end of filming with a sweet behind-the-scenes photo

Apr. 13, 2024



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After being announced eight years ago, the live-action Minecraft movie has finally wrapped filming.

Jason Momoa announced the film had wrapped via Instagram, and celebrated with a carousel of sweet photos that pay tribute to the people of New Zealand.

“MINECRAFT WE ARE WRAPPING All my aloha to my crew and cast,” Momoawrote. “Unbelievable movie experience truly one of the greatest times of my life. Too many laughs. I love this country. AOTEAROA New Zealand you are magical. Mahalo for letting me film here.”

The cast includes Momoa,Saturday Night Live alum Kate McKinnon, Jemaine Clement(What We Do in the Shadows) Emma Myers (Wednesday), Daniele Brooks (Peacemaker), Sebastion Eugene Hansen (Just Mercy), Jennifer Coolidge (The White Lotus) and Jack Black who will play infamous blocky video game protagonist Steve.

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Napoleon Dynamite helmer Jared Hess is now set to direct, with a screenplay written by Chris Bowman (Ninety-Five Senses) and Hubbel Palmer (Moving McAllister). Plot details have yet to be released.

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Lauren Milici is a Senior Entertainment Writer for GamesRadar+ currently based in the Midwest. She previously reported on breaking news for The Independent’s Indy100 and created TV and film listicles for Ranker. Her work has been published in Fandom, Nerdist, Paste Magazine, Vulture, PopSugar, Fangoria, and more.

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