Jason Momoa looks to appear in the upcoming live-actionMinecraftfilm, which is currently in the works at Warner Bros. TheAquamanandDunestar has entered into final negotiations to solidify the deal, joiningNapoleon Dynamitedirector Jared Hess, who will direct the developing project, drawing its inspirations from the highly popularized video game.
Minecraft, which was the brainchild of Mojang Studios, is a first-person survival game that exists on multiple platforms. The notable video game debuted in November 2011 and centers around players using blocks to create structures and worlds. The game became an immediate obsession for many, sparking a community of fans that would increasingly blossom over the years. Microsoft acquired Mojang Studios in 2014, highlighting the magnitude of the game’s progression.
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Details surrounding the upcoming film sit behind closed doors, which won’t fully surface until more casting decisions emerge. Per The Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros. has been working on a projectcentered around the popularMinecraftgamefor years, shuffling through potential directors before landing on Hess to take the role. Mary Parent and Roy Lee will produce the film, having worked onDunefor the studio in the past, alongside the late Jill Messick and Mojang Studios' Lydia Winters and Vu Bui.
The casting of Momoa will add some additional excitement to the project, which will already appeal to the demographic so heavily invested in the video game. Momoa’s presence has been a staple for audiences over the past few years, starring in the Apple TV Plus seriesSee, while appearing inHBO Max’sPeacemakerand Warner Bros.Dune. Momoa’s role asAquamanis what defines him for many, but his notoriety increased after his time on HBO’sGame of Thronesas the iconic Drogo.
Video game films, which were once hard to sell to audiences, are becoming increasingly popular. The success ofSonic the Hedgehog 2has showcased the overall potential video game adaptations have when executed well. When released,Ryan Reynolds’Free Guywas equally popular, using its elements to successfully appeal to audiences across the spectrum. Many are excited about the developingGhost of Tsushimaproject, which recently hired a writer to pen the screenplay for the film. The success of these films will likely lead to the development of others, which hope to attract the same box office attention as their predecessors.
Minecraftjoins a list of video games hoping to make a successful transition to the big screen. It’ll be interesting to see how Warner Bros. is able to execute the project, and if the game’s iconic style will fit well on a cinematic platform. More news surrounding the film will surface throughout the upcoming months, which will hopefully provide insight into the synopsis and the roletheAquamanleading-starwill play.
