“Minecraft”: Warner Bros. film with Danielle Brooks and Sebastian Eugene Hansen

EXCLUSIVE: We learn from good sources that Max peacemaker Stars Danielle Brooks and Sebastian Eugene Hansen join the Warner Bros. and legendary Minecraft Movie.

Jared Hess is directing the Jason Momoa film adaptation of the classic computer game. Brooks will play the role of Dawn while Hansen will play the role of Henry.

Production in New Zealand is rumored to increase towards the end of the month. This is a production that arose out of the actors’ strike, in which part of the possible cast was dropped due to other TV commitments.

Write credits Minecraft is still being investigated, but the plot of the picture is still secret. Sandbox video game Mojang is said to be the best-selling game of all time, with over 300 million copies sold and nearly 140 million monthly active players this year.

The Minecraft The film comes from Vertigo, co-financer Legendary, Mojang/Microsoft and Momoas On the Roam. Producers on the project include Roy Lee, Jon Berg, Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Momoa, Torfi Frans Olafsson, Vu Bui and the late Jill Messick. EPs include Todd Hallowell, Kayleen Walters, Brian Mendoza and Jonathan Spaihts.

Brooks was nominated for a Primetime Emmy as the film’s co-EP Robin Roberts presents: Mahalia in 2021. She stars in Warner Bros. ‘s upcoming theatrical release of the musical on Christmas Day The color purple and plays Leota Adebayo in James Gunn’s Max DC series peacemaker Brooks portrayed Tasha “Taystee” Jefferson in 89 episodes on Netflix Orange is the new black.

Brooks is repped by CAA, Door 24 and Paul Hastings.

Hansen made his film debut in Destin Daniel Cretton’s Warner Bros.-directed drama Just grace opposite Oscar winner Brie Larson and Michael B. Jordan. He returned to the series Lisey’s story for Apple and in the Amazon Prime Video series Mozart in the jungle. He is represented by A3 Artists Agency, Forward Entertainment and attorney Ryan LeVine.

Warner Bros. did not respond to a request for comment.