The Minecraft Movie featured a surprising vocal cameo in the leader of its Piglin army.
Chungus is the hulking leader of the Piglin army.
His work onNapoleon Dynamiteearned him near-universal acclaim, with many calling Hess the next big name in comedy.
He also wrote and directed another cult classic of the genre in the 2006 Jack Black-ledcomedyventure,Nacho Libre.
Since then, Hess has released four other feature films, includingGentlemen Broncos,Masterminds, andDon Verdean.
This partnership dates back to their time making short films at BYU in Provo, Utah.
Jared and Jerusha met while attending BYU film school in the late 90s.
Jerusha primarily focused on writing, while Jared focused on directing.
Jerusha Hess has gone on to direct as well, though.
In 2013, Hess wrote and directedAustenlandstarring Keri Russella project she worked on entirely separately from her husband.
When youre nice to people, they bring their A-game.
I saw how collaborative it was for him.
He wasnt sitting on his throne making demands.
He had people help and contribute.
They felt that they were a part of it, and they really loved it.
So, thats how I directed as well.
Jared is a funny guy, and he does great voices.
He knows exactly how everything should sound, and he tells them.
TheNacho Libredirector credits his kids with introducing him to the beloved video game franchise.
From there, it spiraled, with the acclaimed director falling in love with theMinecraftfranchise.
That was so much of the appeal to me in adapting it."
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