Anotheractor nearly playedSteve inA Minecraft Moviebefore Jack Black took his place. Based on the popular video game, the new film follows four misfits who are sucked through a portal into the cubic world of Minecraft, and must embark on a quest back to the real world with the help of an expert crafter named Steve, played by Black.A Minecraft Movie’s castalso includes Jason Momoa, Danielle Brooks, Emma Myers, Sebastian Hansen, Jennifer Coolidge, and many cameos.
What This Means For A Minecraft Movie
Matt Berry Still Made A Cameo
Matt Berry is best known asLaszlo Cravensworth inWhat We Do in the Shadows, but he was unable to play Steve inA Minecraft Moviedue to scheduling issues. Though Belloni didn’t specify what those were, Berry was likely busy filming the sixth and final season ofWhat We Do in the Shadows. Although he wasn’t able to play Steve,Berry still made a cameo inA Minecraft Movieduring the mid-credits sceneas the voice of Nitwit, a jobless villager dating Jennifer Coolidge, who finally begins to speak.
Berry’sWhat We Do in the Shadowsco-star Jemaine Clement also plays Daryl, an auctioneer, and Bruce, Malgosha’s father, inA Minecraft Movie.
Though he was originally set for a much more substantial role, Berry’scameo duringA Minecraft Movie’s mid-credits scene serves a purely comedic function, playing off the long-running gag regarding the quirky sounds made by the Villagers. Because of his refined British accent, Berry’s voice is an unexpected twist compared to the typically monotone voices of the Villagers.In just a brief time, Berry was able to steal the scene, showing just how great he could have been in the more substantial role of Steve.
Our Take On Jack Black Playing Steve
It Boosted The Movie’s Star Power
Following hits likeJumanjiandThe Super Mario Bros. Movie, Black has proven himself to be a true family-film star, which he was able to bring toA Minecraft Movie. It’s a bit of a letdown for Berry, who was originally cast in the role but had to settle for a smaller part due to scheduling conflicts. However, the casting change definitely boosted the movie’s star power. Though Black may not have been the top choice to play Steve inA Minecraft Movie, one can’t deny that he works well in the role, given how he genuinely loves the game.
