Jennifer Coolidge, fresh off her second Primetime Emmy win for her role in HBO’s “The White Lotus,” is set to join the cast of the Minecraft movie, a feature adaptation of the popular video game. The film, produced by Warner Bros/Vertigo/Legendary and directed by Jared Hess, is currently in production in New Zealand.
Coolidge will join a star-studded cast that includes Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks, and Sebastian Eugene Hansen. The ensemble brings together a diverse range of talents for the big-screen interpretation of Mojang/Microsoft’s Minecraft.
Jared Hess, known for his work on “Napoleon Dynamite,” helms the project, which is co-financed by Legendary. Jason Momoa’s On the Roam is also involved in the production. Producers on the project include Roy Lee, Jon Berg, Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Jason Momoa, Torfi Frans Olafsson, Vu Bui, and the late Jill Messick. The executive producers are Todd Hallowell, Kayleen Walters, Brian Mendoza, and Jonathan Spaihts.
While specific details about the plot and characters are kept under wraps, Minecraft’s popularity as the bestselling video game of all time with 300 million copies sold and nearly 140 million monthly active players promises an eager audience for the film adaptation.
Jennifer Coolidge, represented by UTA, Mosaic, and Sloane Offer Weber & Dern, brings her comedic talent and versatile acting skills to the project. The actress, known for her roles in “Legally Blonde,” “American Pie,” “Promising Young Woman,” and Christopher Guest’s films like “A Mighty Wind” and “Best in Show,” has recently garnered acclaim for her performance in “The White Lotus.”
The Minecraft movie marks another significant addition to Coolidge’s filmography, and her involvement adds to the anticipation surrounding the big-screen adaptation of the beloved video game. As the production continues in New Zealand, fans eagerly await more details about the film’s storyline and the unique blend of talent that will bring Minecraft to life on the silver screen.
