"Barbie" and "Real Ghouls" actors will join the cast in a Minecraft movie

Actors Kate McKinnon and Jemaine Clement have joined the cast of the film adaptation of the Minecraft game, according to Deadline. They will work alongside such stars as Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks, Sebastian Eugene Hansen and Jennifer Coolidge. The film is being shot in New Zealand and is being directed by Jared Hess, known for his work on Napoleon Dynamite and The Conspirators.

Unfortunately, plot details have yet to be revealed, but the Minecraft adaptation is expected to be released on April 4, 2025. The roles to be played by Kate McKinnon and Jemaine Clement remain a mystery for now. The screenwriters and producers of the movie are also leading employees of Mojang studio, which created the game. Production designer Grant Major, an Oscar winner for his work on "The Lords of the Rings: The Return of the King," is also involved in the development of the film.