Jack Black's Mansion in Private Minecraft Movie Server Revealed

The recently released *A Minecraft Movie* has taken an innovative approach to authenticity by setting up a private Minecraft server for its cast and crew. This immersive experience allowed everyone involved to dive deep into the game's world, enhancing the film's connection to the beloved video game. Jack Black, who portrays Steve in the movie, embraced this opportunity wholeheartedly, constructing a grand mansion atop the server's highest mountain, complete with an art gallery in the basement. His dedication to proving himself as a "real Minecrafter" added a unique layer of authenticity to his performance.

Producer Torfi Frans Ólafsson shared with IGN that having Minecraft readily available created an atmosphere reminiscent of an indie game studio, where creativity and ideas flowed freely. Although not all concepts could be incorporated into the film due to its ongoing development, the server allowed the team to add special touches that resonated with the game's essence. Director Jared Hess praised Black's commitment, noting how he spent time in his trailer harvesting resources and building, constantly bringing new ideas to the table.

"It was so much fun," Hess remarked. "Jack was super-weirdly method with the game. He was in his trailer harvesting lapis lazuli and always building stuff. [He] was geeking out on the game and would come back with ideas. It was a constantly evolving thing where everybody was contributing in their own fun, unique way."

Jack Black himself humorously added, "I had an Xbox in my trailer and I did play because *an actor prepares.* So I got as many hours as I could on this Minecraft server, which had tons of props from all the different departments. The cast and crew on the server were building some insane structures and I wanted to stand out. I wanted everyone to know that I was *a real Minecrafter,* so I said I was going to find the biggest, highest mountain in this world and build a stairway to Steve and a mansion up on top of that hill. I had a basement in there with an art gallery and... I don't even know if it's still there!"

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Ólafsson confirmed the longevity of Black's creation, stating, "It's up! I kept it up and I extended it for a year. I popped up in there a couple days ago and I said, 'Wait, there's somebody online!' I went in, and there were these two security guards who worked the gate on set and they're like, 'Hey, welcome!' I said, 'You guys are still in here?' and they said, 'Oh, yeah!' "

While it's uncertain whether audiences will get to see Jack Black's 'Real Minecrafter' Mansion on screen, the behind-the-scenes stories highlight the passion and creativity that went into bringing *A Minecraft Movie* to life. For more insights, check out our review of *A Minecraft Movie*, an explanation of the film's ending and post-credits scene, and how it achieved the largest domestic box office debut for a video game adaptation last weekend.