Jack Black to star in upcoming Minecraft movie
Hindustan TimesMinecraft, the world’s most popular video game, is coming to the big screen with a star-studded cast. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 25: Jack Black, Jason Momoa Lead Minecraft's Movie Cast On Tuesday Deadline revealed that Jack Black and Jason Momoa will headline the movie adaptation of the Mojang Studios’ game, which is distributed by Microsoft. The movie’s plot and writing credits are still a mystery, but the outlet reported that Black will play Steve, the main character of the game, who explores and builds in a pixelated world. For the last half-decade Minecraft has been a sensation in the gaming industry, with over 300 million copies sold and nearly 140 million monthly active players. Black also won an Emmy for his voice work in Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight, a spin-off of the successful animated franchise that has grossed $1.8 billion through three films.