For the past 10 years, the popular video game,Minecraft, has been popular with all ages. It could be the next big gaming franchise to get a movie. According to The Hollywood Reporter, a live-action film with a starring role is in the final stages of negotiations.
The actor is best known for his roles in the Game of thrones and the DC Extended Universe. He is the star of Apple TV's See and the upcoming miniseries Chief of War. The actor has also appeared in several films.
The game is simple to play and players can use blocks to build almost anything they want. It proved to be so popular that Microsoft paid $2.5 billion to acquire the game and its parent company. 140 million people are playing on all platforms of the game.
The director of Napoleon Dynamite has been signed to direct the game. Shawn Levy and Rob McElhenney were previously attached to direct the film.
This project is being produced by a posthumous producer, who developed it before she died. Dune producers Mary Parent and Roy Lee will also produce. Jon Berg, Cale Boyter, and Jon Spaihts are attached to the project.
Warner Bros. Pictures hasn't set a date for the game. The movie based on the game will likely be a big hit for the studio.