Matt Berry is reportedly set to join the cast of the upcoming Minecraft film with Jason Momoa in the lead. Slated for release in 2025, the film is adapted from the popular video game of the same name.
Warner Bros live-action Minecraft film was first announced in 2014. After several announced and missed release dates, the studio recently revealed the film’s release date to be April 4, 2025. Napoleon Dynamite director Jared Hess is the director of the film.
Momoa’s casting was announced last year in April, but the film has been dealing with development issues right from the beginning. The film was initially meant to be directed by Shawn Levy. But he left the project due to scheduling issues and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia creator/star Rob McElhenney stepped up to fill in his shoes. But that plan didn’t take, and eventually, Peter Sollett was brought in to work on the project, who finally handed over the reins to Hess.
While not much is known about the plot details the previously released synopsis described a story that will follow a teenage girl and her unlikely group of adventurers.
Lee will produce alongside Mary Parent while executive producers include Jon Berg, Cale Boyter, and Jon Spaihts. The video game hails from Sweden’s Mojang Studios, with Mojang’s Lydia Winters and Vu Bui also producing the film.