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From Mario to Minecraft: Jack Black Wants to Saddle Up for a 'Red Dead Redemption' Role

Gaming & Culture
April 3, 2026 · 1:51 AM

Jack Black is no stranger to massive video game adaptations, but the beloved actor already has his sights set on his ultimate dream project: a trip to the Wild West in Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption universe.

Having recently dominated the box office as the voice of Bowser in the hit Super Mario Bros. Movie and preparing to appear in the upcoming live-action Minecraft film, Black is quickly cementing his status as Hollywood's go-to star for gaming crossovers. Now, the comedic powerhouse has publicly revealed that his absolute ideal role would be stepping into the gritty, outlaw-filled frontier of the Red Dead franchise.

Whether that dream takes the form of a blockbuster live-action movie adaptation or a voice-acting gig in a potential Red Dead Redemption 3 video game, Black is more than ready to saddle up. Given his massive pop-culture appeal and proven track record with video game properties, Rockstar Games might just want to keep the tenacious actor in mind for their next ride into the sunset.