One of the stars of “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” — an animated adaptation of the classic Nintendo Co (OTC:NTDOY) video game franchise — could soon be turning his attention to another high-profile video game adaptation.
What Happened: Jack Black, who voiced Mario villain “Bowser” in the 2023 hit, has now joined the cast of the upcoming “Minecraft” movie, according to Deadline.
The movie is set to be a live-action adaptation of the bestselling video game of the same name. Vertigo, Legendary and Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) are producing.
Not much is known about the “Minecraft” movie beyond its April 4, 2025 release date.
Jason Momoa is set to star in the film. Jared Hess is attached as director.
Black could be playing the role of Steve, a well-known character from the video game.
Other actors set to star in the movie are Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks and Sebastian Eugene Hansen according to the report.
Black is also set to star in yet another video game adaption — “Borderlands,” a film from Lions Gate Entertainment (NYSE:LGF)(NYSE:LGF) based on the popular series from Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO).
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Why It’s Important: Black has become a staple in children’s films, and his role as Bowser in “The Super Mario Brothers Movie” was well-received by critics and fans alike.
Produced by Nintendo and Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA) owned Universal Pictures, “Super Mario” was the second highest-grossing film in 2023. It grossed $574.9 million domestically and $1.36 billion worldwide, trailing only the “Barbie” movie in both markets.
Black, who is one half of the rock duo “Tenacious D,” helped steal the show. The song “Peaches,” which he sang, became a top 100 hit and charted after the movie’s release.
Black is also known for voicing Po in the children’s animated series “Kung Fu Panda.”
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) acquired Mojang, the Stockholm-based studio behind “Minecraft,” for $2.5 billion in 2014. It was one of the company’s largest acquisitions at the time.
The deal continues to pay off as the “Minecraft” game grows in popularity. It sold over 300 million copies and reportedly has around 140 million monthly active players.
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