A Minecraft Movie Director Explains Jason Momoa’s Mysterious Character

A Minecraft Movie Director Explains Jason Momoa's Mysterious Character

As a devoted fan of Minecraft and Jason Momoa, I can hardly contain my excitement for the upcoming movie! The latest revelations about the characters, especially the enigmatic Garrett played by Momoa, have me even more intrigued. I’ve always wondered what it would be like to meet someone who peaked in the late 80s as a world champion video gamer – sounds like an interesting conversation starter!


Fans of the Minecraft Movie are now a step closer to unraveling the mystery behind Jason Momoa’s character’s wig, Garrett, as fresh details have been revealed at Minecraft Live 2024. During this event, director Jared Hess and Torfi Frans Olafsson, Mojang’s head of entertainment, shared insights about the upcoming movie, the creative process behind recreating the famous game world, and offered some intriguing new details about the film’s enigmatic human characters. Additionally, a new clip from the movie was also released.

In simpler terms, Jason Momoa is portraying Garrett Garrison, also known as “The Garbage Man,” in the movie “A Minecraft Movie.” The initial trailer didn’t reveal much about his character, other than his unique style and hairdo. Directors Jared Hess and Olafsson have provided more insights into Momoa’s role. According to Hess, Garrett was a professional video game player in the late 1980s, but he hasn’t really progressed much since then. The film “A Minecraft Movie” appears to be incorporating the game’s mechanics, as suggested by the trailer that showcases crafting. Despite being a prodigy in gaming during his time, Hess explains that Garrett is now considered a beginner or ‘noob.’

He seems to be living in the past, showing signs of stunted growth or maturity. He tends to cling onto his past achievements.

In the animated film titled “A Minecraft Movie“, Jason Momoa joins forces with Jack Black, Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks, and Sebastian Eugene Hansen. Additionally, Jennifer Coolidge, Steve Carell, Matt Berry, and Kate McKinnon have been confirmed to make appearances in the movie. Although details about the other human characters are scarce, apart from Steve (portrayed by Jack Black), fans only know that he is an expert of the Minecraft universe. The creators have not disclosed whether Steve is a human trapped inside Minecraft like in “Jumanji“, or if he’s a native of the pixelated world. Hess, the film’s director, clarified why Jack Black was chosen for the role by explaining:

As a film enthusiast myself, I can’t help but relate – after a tiring day on set, I find myself staying up late into the small hours, engrossed in my favorite pastime: gaming.

How A Minecraft Movie “Honors” the Game

A Minecraft Movie Director Explains Jason Momoa's Mysterious CharacterA Minecraft Movie Director Explains Jason Momoa's Mysterious CharacterA Minecraft Movie Director Explains Jason Momoa's Mysterious CharacterA Minecraft Movie Director Explains Jason Momoa's Mysterious Character

Despite facing criticism from some quarters about the first trailer of A Minecraft Movie, it’s challenging to dispute that Jared Hess and his team have effectively conveyed the aesthetic and visual spirit of the game. As Hess and Olafsson shared, great effort was put into recreating the game’s distinctive block-filled universe for the big screen.

Jared Hess emphasized a crucial element in developing the game, which was ensuring a balance between reflecting the user’s gaming experience and making it suitable for human interaction. In essence, a significant focus was on perfecting the crafting aspect of the game, as this is a vital and enjoyable mechanic for experienced players. Olafsson described that the newly introduced human characters respond to crafting in much the same way as a novice player would, by exploring what they can create without specific instructions.

As I delved into the captivating world of crafting in this game, I found myself utterly engrossed. Upon its release, there was no guidebook to be found, leaving players like me asking questions such as “What if I combine these items in such a way?

A Minecraft Movie
releases in theaters on April 4, 2025.

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2024-10-01 17:01