Sebastian Hansen inspired Technoblade tribute in Minecraft movie, confirms director Jared Hess
According to director Jared Hess, the tribute was not initially part of the script but was added after Hansen suggested the idea during production.
In an interview with Collider, Hess revealed that Hansen approached him early in filming, expressing his admiration for Technoblade, a legendary Minecraft content creator who passed away in 2022. 'He was like, 'Look, there's this amazing Minecraft player named Technoblade who passed away, and I would love to be able to honor him somehow in the film,'' Hess recalled.
Taking Hansen's heartfelt request seriously, the filmmakers included a subtle but meaningful Easter egg in the movie—a pig wearing a crown—an unmistakable nod to Technoblade's famous Minecraft avatar. The tribute appears in one of the village scenes, and while it's a quiet moment, it carries significant emotional weight for longtime fans of the game and the creator.
This decision highlights not only the influence Technoblade had on the Minecraft community but also the passion and respect the young cast brought to the project. With Minecraft: The Movie hitting theaters on April 4, 2025, audiences will get to experience the tribute themselves—and for many, it will serve as a powerful reminder of Technoblade's enduring legacy.
The movie stars Emma Myers, Sebastian Hansen, Jason Momoa, Jack Black, and Danielle Brooks, and is directed by Jared Hess, best known for Napoleon Dynamite and Nacho Libre.
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