In the world of video games, Minecraft surely has a large fan following. And based on this, fans were taken by surprise when a movie adapted from the game was announced by Warner Bros. To add more intrigue, actor Jason Momoa was also roped in to play the lead Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison.
Not just him, but other notable names such as Jack Black, Emma Myers, and Danielle Brooks were also added to the cast list.
However, a recent update from the upcoming movie has received a rather negative response from the fans. The first look of a Bee was recently dropped on X, and by the reactions of fans, it’s safe to say they are not at all happy.
A Minecraft Movie: First Look at Bee Sparks Fan Backlash
The highly anticipated A Minecraft Movie is generating buzz in the entertainment world. Directed by Jared Hess, the film is inspired by the immensely popular video game developed by Mojang Studios. With a screenplay penned by Chris Bowman and Hubbel Palmer, the movie promises to bring the beloved blocky universe to life in a whole new way.
While both gaming and Hollywood fans were initially excited about the announcement, a recent image of a Bee from the upcoming movie has sparked significant backlash. After seeing the post from Discussing Film, fans quickly rushed to the comments section to voice their disappointment and concerns.
This movie looks horrible
— Pasi 🇫🇮 (@Pasi_9000) September 28, 2024
we do not want this…
— adan (@ahh_adan) September 28, 2024
The might be worse than the emoji movie…
— Sancheezzzy (@Scoby20) September 28, 2024
nah man wtf is this movie 😭
— tyler (@fevilon) September 28, 2024
— Adrian Cantu (@ThatKidCan2) September 28, 2024
The journey to bring Minecraft to the big screen began back in February 2014, when Markus Persson, the game’s creator, revealed that Mojang was in discussions with Warner Bros. Pictures about a potential film adaptation.
Early on, various filmmakers, including Shawn Levy, Rob McElhenney, and Peter Sollett, were attached to the project, and a number of writers contributed to the screenplay. However, after a series of developments, Legendary Entertainment stepped in, appointing Jared Hess as director and securing Jason Momoa for a leading role.
Controversy Unfolds as YouTuber Accuses Jason Momoa of Mistreating Crew in A Minecraft Movie
Rachell Marie Hofstetter, better known as Valkyrae, is making headlines as a prominent female streamer on YouTube and a co-owner of the esports organization 100 Thieves. However, her recent cameo in the forthcoming A Minecraft Movie has sparked controversy.
Valkyrae has revealed that her time on set was less than favorable, particularly due to an alleged incident involving Jason Momoa, one of the film’s stars.
Momoa, celebrated for his roles as Aquaman, Khal Drogo in Game of Thrones, and Duncan Idaho in Dune, is now facing scrutiny after Valkyrae’s remarks about his alleged on-set behavior. She claimed that the actor displayed mistreatment toward certain crew members during filming, describing the experience as disheartening.
She also noted that this alleged incident occurred after a highly emotional scene, leading her to question whether Momoa was still in character at the time.
A Minecraft Movie is scheduled to be released on April 4, 2025.
