Jack Black wants a role in Red Dead Redemption, but Rockstar remains a tough crowd
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Jack Black recently revealed his desire to join the Red Dead Redemption franchise, either in a film adaptation or as a character in a potential third game, though Rockstar Games has traditionally avoided Hollywood crossovers.
Jack Black has quietly become the undisputed king of video game adaptations, appearing in everything from the recent Minecraft movie to the Super Mario Bros. franchise and Borderlands. During a recent press event for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Polygon asked Black about his dream future projects, and the actor made it clear he has his sights set on Rockstar Games. Black admitted he loves Red Dead Redemption and Red Dead Redemption 2, pointing out that their cinematic storytelling makes them prime candidates for the silver screen. However, he also acknowledged the reality of the situation, noting that the Houser brothers have historically shown little interest in turning their massive open world titles into Hollywood films.
Despite the slim chances of a movie adaptation, Black is already eyeing the gaming space itself. If Rockstar ever moves forward with a potential Red Dead Redemption 3, Black has a specific pitch ready to go. He pointed out that an actual historical figure named Jack Black, who wrote the 1926 autobiography You Can't Win, lived during the turn of the century era where the franchise is set. He humorously pitched playing that exact historical counterpart should the opportunity arise, proving once again that his passion for gaming culture goes far beyond simple brand synergy.
Rockstar is famously protective of its intellectual property, and with Grand Theft Auto 6 dominating the studio's immediate future, a Red Dead film or a third installment is likely a long way off. Even so, watching prominent actors openly advocate for roles in prestige gaming franchises highlights how far the medium has come as a primary storytelling art form. Whether Sam Houser ever answers the call or not, Black's enthusiasm resonates with players who have spent hundreds of hours traversing Rockstar's detailed frontiers. You can read the full, original interview over at Polygon.
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Original article: Polygon