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"I was having a ball": Jack Black explains what it was like shooting the infamo…
"I didn't think, 'Oh, this is gonna be one of the parts people remember from the movie.'"
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Jack Black Shares Surprising Inspiration Behind Iconic Minecraft Movie Line
During a recent episode of the "What's Our Podcast," celebrated actor Jack Black offered a candid explanation behind the viral sensation of his "Chicken Jockey Zombie Baby" line from the upcoming Minecraft movie. Co-host Kyle Mooney questioned Black about whether he anticipated the line's iconic status during production. Black clarified that the memorable moment originated from a series of reaction shots to a fight sequence involving Jason Momoa and the "Chicken Jockey Zombie Baby." He divulged that his animated performance was directly inspired by Burgess Meredith's character in the "Rocky" franchise, where he found himself enthusiastically yelling encouragement. "I was kind of channeling Burgess Meredith from Rocky," Black stated, mimicking the trainer's fervent shouts. He confessed to having "a ball" and "going nuts" during the filming of these reactions, but admitted he never foresaw that this specific line would become one of the most talked-about elements of the film. This insight provides a rare look into the spontaneous creative decisions that can lead to unexpected cultural phenomena.
