Kirsten Dunst and Jack Black Start Filming ‘A Minecraft Movie 2’ Together

Kirsten Dunst has officially joined the cast of the upcoming Minecraft Movie sequel, setting the stage for her entry into the Overworld.

The Oscar-nominated actress, who will portray Alex in the film, announced that production has begun. She shared a glimpse of the set on social media, featuring her and director Jack Black’s chairs adorned with their character names.

“It has begun…..” Dunst captioned a photo showcasing the chairs, which display the names Alex and Steve in bold letters.

Dunst expressed her enthusiasm for the project back in August, revealing that her children enjoyed the first film, and she hopes to create a successful sequel: “I want to make a movie where I don’t lose money.”

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Director Hess shared his excitement about the sequel, noting, “We had so much fun making this movie, and it’s such an expansive world in the game. There were so many things that we didn’t tap into that we wanted to. I would have a blast doing the sequel, and it seems like there’s already talk about it happening, so I’m super excited.” He added that fans are eagerly anticipating the continuation of the story, especially since the character of Alex was teased at the end of the first film.

Hess confirmed that the sequel will prominently feature both Steve and Alex, stating, “That’s the one that we will be bringing to the table without a doubt.”