‘Minecraft’s’ Jack Black and Jason Momoa on the popularity of video game industry
- A Minecraft Movie, starring Jason Momoa and Jack Black, premiered in London on Sunday before its global cinematic rollout on Wednesday.
- The movie, directed by Jared Hess, adapts the best-selling Swedish video game Minecraft, known for its blocky imagery and limitless creation.
- Momoa plays Garett, and Black portrays Steve, who helps four misfits navigate the Overworld after they stumble upon his belongings and enter via a portal.
- Momoa, who also produced, expressed the pressure of serving the game's large fan base, stating, "It's a lot of responsibility," and promising, "We won't let you down."
- The fantasy adventure film, intentionally designed for a wide audience, emphasizes imagination and offers escapism, with Momoa stating, "the world needs A Minecraft Movie right now.
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