MINECRAFT Pushed Back As Director Rob McElhenny Exits Project; Nee Brothers To Rewrite Script

MINECRAFT Pushed Back As Director Rob McElhenny Exits Project; Nee Brothers To Rewrite Script

According to The Wrap, the video game adaptation based on MINECRAFT has hit a major setback, making its current 2019 release date unlikely.

By Dragonsfoe - Aug 04, 2018 04:08 PM EST
Filed Under: Video Games
Source: The Wrap

In what has been in development for a very long time, Minecraft, based on the popular Mojang game, has hit another fork in the road. After losing director Shawn Levy several years ago, it seemed as though things are going smooth with It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia creator Rob McElhenny. With a May 2019 release date looming, the newest news suggests that it may take a little longer to see Steve on the big screen.


As reported by The Wrap, director and writer of the project, Rob McElhenny has dropped out due to creative differences. Jason Fuchs (Wonder Woman) wrote the lastest draft with the comedian.


Thankfully, Warner Bros. has already found another pair to take over scripting duties. Aaron and Adam Nee, who are currently attached to direct the Masters of the Universe adaptation, are set to write another draft of the screenplay. Considering how the animation process takes a while, don’t expect Minecraft to hit for another few years.

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Menks123
Menks123 - 8/4/2018, 4:38 PM
Talk about an unnecessary film.

Love the game, but jeeeesh.
MrFridayNights
MrFridayNights - 8/4/2018, 4:38 PM
Who the [frick] still plays Minecraft? Lol
Roodi
Roodi - 8/4/2018, 4:43 PM
Time and money that could go to a MoS sequel.
Pedrito
Pedrito - 8/4/2018, 4:47 PM
Why was Mac involved with this movie to begin with?!
Oberlin4Prez
Oberlin4Prez - 8/4/2018, 4:49 PM
Oooooorrrrr you could just quit while you're ahead and not make this movie?
Antagonist
Antagonist - 8/4/2018, 5:32 PM
I would be interested with McElhenny on board. Now I'm not.

By the way, "lastest"?
L0RDbuckethead
L0RDbuckethead - 8/4/2018, 5:47 PM
The fact that he was attached in the first place is kind of funny. So random.

This is another film you can chalk up to, "why do we need this?"
Spock0Clock
Spock0Clock - 8/5/2018, 7:35 AM
Wait... what is this?

Those boxy-looking fellows and simple graphics are really interesting in a retro way. Maybe I'll check this game out.
PC04
PC04 - 8/6/2018, 8:08 AM
I'll take "Things That Don't Need A Movie" for $1,000, Alex!
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