Following her sensational second Primetime Emmy win for HBO’s The White Lotus, Jennifer Coolidge is set to star in Warner Bros/Vertigo/Legendary’s film adaptation of the popular video game Minecraft. The movie, which is currently in production in New Zealand, adds Coolidge to an already impressive cast.
A Star-Studded Ensemble
Jennifer Coolidge joins a cast that includes notable names such as Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks, and Sebastian Eugene Hansen. The film, directed by Jared Hess, is a big-screen take on the Mojang/Microsoft game, renowned as the best-selling video game of all time with 300 million copies sold and nearly 140 million monthly active players.
Production and Leadership
This Legendary co-financed production is also a project from Momoa’s On the Roam. Producers of the film 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 the script’s details are still under wraps, the anticipation for the storyline and character roles, especially for Coolidge, is high among fans and the gaming community.
Coolidge’s Recent Triumphs
Coolidge, represented by UTA, Mosaic, and Sloane Offer Weber & Dern, recently clinched the Emmy for Supporting Actress in a Limited Series for her role as Tanya, the quirky, wealthy vacationer in The White Lotus. Her career boasts an impressive range of roles in films like Legally Blonde, American Pie, Oscar-winner Promising Young Woman, and Christopher Guest’s A Mighty Wind and Best in Show.
She is also a prominent figure in the Netflix series The Watcher by Ryan Murphy. Up next, she is set to star in Riff Raff, alongside Ed Harris, Pete Davidson, and Dustin Hoffman.
With her dynamic range and proven talent, Jennifer Coolidge’s addition to the Minecraft movie cast is an exciting development for both her fans and the gaming community.
Source: Deadline
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