In *A Minecraft Movie*, one of the most memorable comedic moments draws inspiration from *The NeverEnding Story*. During a scene where Jack Black's Steve must hitch a ride on Jason Momoa's Garrett due to limited Elytra wings, the physical humor reaches new heights. As director Jared Hess explained, the intention was to evoke a "Falkor moment"—majestic yet unpredictable. Producer Torfi Frans Ólafsson added that the improvisation between the actors during breaks made it even funnier.
Jack Black, who previously portrayed Slip in *The NeverEnding Story 3*, couldn't resist referencing the iconic film. Between takes, he began singing the theme song while pretending to ride Momoa like Falkor. Momoa found the experience hilarious, recalling how they crafted the scene together after the success of *Top Gun: Maverick*. Despite initial ideas leaning toward a more intense execution, the final result remained family-friendly, much to everyone's relief.
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Momoa humorously reenacted the scene on set, laughing about the absurdity of their stunt. For further insights, read our full review, learn about the private server used during production, and explore explanations of the film's ending and post-credits scene.
