Jason Momoa And Jack Black’s Bromance Blooms With Mushroom Hats In Minecraft Movie
Behind-the-scenes magic shows how costume design strengthened the stars' on-screen chemistry
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A friendship formed through headwear has been revealed as one of the charming behind-the-scenes stories from the hit “Minecraft Movie.” Jason Momoa recently reshared photos showing how his bond with co-star Jack Black was cemented through matching mushroom hats during filming.
Friendship Sealed With Hats
In an Instagram post reshared by Momoa from costume supervisor Jared Hess, fans got a glimpse into the origins of what the film crew dubbed the “SaxaBros” relationship. According to the post, Jack Black and Jason Momoa’s friendship began immediately after their first meeting when they exchanged hats as gifts.
The post shows images of both actors wearing distinctive mushroom-shaped headpieces specially designed for their scenes together. The colorful, whimsical hats appear to be part of their costumes for specific scenes in the movie and represent the iconic mushroom elements familiar to Minecraft players.
“Right after Jack and Jason first met, they sealed their friendship through the gift of hats. We decided to strengthen this epic bromance with some gorgeous mushroom hats for their ‘SaxaBros’ scene,” Hess wrote in the caption shared by Momoa.
Costume Creativity Brings Minecraft To Life
The post also credits costume designer Amanda Neale and her team for creating the distinctive headwear that helped bring the blocky world of Minecraft to life while fostering real camaraderie between the stars. The mushroom hats, with their distinctive red and white spotted design, are instantly recognizable to fans of the game.
This isn’t the first time Momoa has shown appreciation for the production team behind the Minecraft Movie. In a previous Instagram post celebrating the film’s success, he expressed gratitude to his “New Zealand crew who brought the magic, and to the producers who helped build this dream block by block.”
Minecraft Movie Momentum
The behind-the-scenes insight comes as “A Minecraft Movie” continues to perform well at the box office. Momoa recently celebrated the film’s success, posting, “Another milestone on this wild ride! Humbled by the love and support you’ve all shown for Minecraft. To our fans—thank you for showing up and making this film a hit.”
The movie has resonated with fans of the popular video game, with Momoa also sharing fan reactions, cosplays, and tributes in another recent post. “Minecraft fans—you all have seriously blown us away. Your excitement has made ‘A Minecraft Movie’ such a bonkers experience,” the actor wrote, highlighting the passionate response from the gaming community.
The Power Of On-Set Chemistry
The revelation about the mushroom hats and the “SaxaBros” connection offers fans a glimpse into how movie magic happens not just through special effects and set design, but through genuine connections between cast members.
As the Minecraft Movie continues its theatrical run, this peek behind the curtain shows how thoughtful costume design and personal connections between actors can enhance performances and bring video game adaptations to life in authentic ways that resonate with fans.
For Momoa, who has built a career playing larger-than-life characters from Aquaman to Khal Drogo, the playful mushroom hat friendship with Jack Black reveals the more lighthearted side of the action star as he continues to expand his range across different genres and projects.
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