What If Matt Berry Had Voiced Steve in A Minecraft Movie?

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Matt Berry, the versatile British comedian and actor known for roles in “The I.T. Crowd,” “What We Do in the Shadows,” “Fallout,” and more recently, “A Minecraft Movie,” possesses a voice that significantly elevates any production he’s part of. In “A Minecraft Movie,” Berry used his distinctive voice to portray a villager who develops feelings for Jennifer Coolidge’s character, Marlene. Interestingly, Berry was initially slated for a much more substantial role in “Minecraft” that would have significantly altered the movie’s narrative.

In a twist of fate, it was almost Matt Berry, not Jack Black, who brought Steve to life online with his sensational line deliveries. As reported by Puck, Berry was initially chosen for the role in “A Minecraft Movie,” before Black took over. Berry had even signed on for the project and prepared to dive into the pixelated world. However, due to a series of strikes in 2023 involving the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), Berry’s schedule was disrupted, and other projects clashed with “A Minecraft Movie.” Imagine if Matt Berry had said, “Chicken jockey!” with his distinctive English accent instead.

Though Berry’s portrayal as Nitwit was delightful, it’s hard not to ponder over what a “Minecraft Movie” would be like if Matt Berry had taken Jack Black’s role instead. The star of “School of Rock” has certainly added an electrifying charm to the character, catapulting the movie into meme-worthy fame similar to “Barbenheimmer.” Considering the popularity of Berry’s performances on social media (YouTube is brimming with clips of Matt Berry’s lines from “What We Do in the Shadows”), it would have been fascinating to hear him deliver those iconic lines in a “Minecraft Movie,” potentially elevating the film’s viral status even further.

‘A Minecraft Movie 2’ Could Be Greenlit

Initially, when trailers for the “A Minecraft Movie” debuted, it’s fair to say that the fervent fanbase of Mojang’s top-selling game didn’t show much enthusiasm, and neither did others. However, as we all know, the internet can be quite peculiar! Over the past few weeks, the reputation of “A Minecraft Movie” has mysteriously soared. At first, predictions suggested the film would flop at the box office. Yet, driven by the unwavering devotion of fans, “A Minecraft Movie” just shattered the record for the highest opening weekend for a video game movie – a record that now stands unbroken.

There’s been buzz lately about the possibility of a follow-up movie. However, Warner Bros. has yet to make an official announcement. In a recent chat, director Jared Hess expressed his enthusiasm for directing another Minecraft film, stating, “I’d be thrilled to work on the sequel, and it seems like there might be plans in motion, so I’m really looking forward to it!

Going back out into the world is going to be a blast! Fans are absolutely loving their experience. We hinted at something in the end credits, and they’re going crazy over it!

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2025-04-09 17:31