A few days ago, we went back to the upcoming live-action adaptation of the cult game Minecraft, with its director wanting to reassure fans about the film project, citing a particularly vicious controversy that has plagued previous adaptations of the type. And if the film Minecraft Recently talked about again, it is because the fans learned that one of the stars of the saga American Pie was set to join the cast of the long-awaited new adaptation. We tell you everything.
The 2000s star joins the live-action Minecraft film
Long derided and singled out, video games are now an integral part of contemporary popular culture and few people have understood this well, starting with Hollywood and the audiovisual world in general. This is why studios are increasingly investing in all kinds of adaptations, looking to capitalize on the already existing popularity of certain franchises.. So many titles are expected for 2024, we will think about series in particular falling Which should land on Amazon Prime Video, but also the Netflix animated series Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara CroftWithout forgetting the movie Borderlands.
So many projects that confirm the place that video games currently occupy in the field of entertainment. And among all the new releases to come, there is one title in particular that is raising questions among many fans around the world, And it’s upcoming live-action adaptation of the now cult game, ie Minecraft. With a theatrical release expected in April 2025, the project is directed by Jared Hess, to whom we owe Napoleon Dynamite (2004), Super Nacho (2006) or so the brain (2015).
Future adaptation of Minecraft In live action that has piqued the interest of many, especially since we still have very few details about it. However, we are starting to learn more about the live-action film and specifically about its casting. Because after the announcement of the arrival of DC Extended Universe stars Jason Momoa and Jack Black, the latter now a regular in film adaptations of video games, another name was recently announced.
In fact, it is The last line who first declared it Jennifer Coolidge was to be in the next film Minecraft. She is particularly known for Golden’s revenge (2001), Big movie (2007) or so A promising young woman (2020). An American actress has also been seen in this series The secret life of an ordinary teenage girl And 2 Break GirlsRecently appeared in the HBO series White lotus. But if Coolidge left his mark on the generation, it was thanks to his role in the saga American PieIn which she plays Stifler’s famous mother.
Note that This is not the first time that Coolidge has collaborated with HessEspecially appeared in the film Gentleman Broncos (2010). At the moment, we don’t yet know what her role will be in the film. Minecraft.
And to continue on the same theme and find out what This horror game will also be entitled to its film adaptationSee our previous article on this topic here.
By Tahar Sadaoui
Tahar, a young otaku at heart, my interests are as eclectic as my background. Being curious by nature and always interested in writing, I hope I can succeed in informing you while entertaining you.
