Jack Black Joins Weezer in Upcoming Movie Project
Jack Black is set to star alongside Weezer in an exciting new film that has captured the attention of fans and industry insiders alike. The confirmation of Black’s involvement came directly from Rivers Cuomo, the band’s frontman, who shared an AI-generated poster featuring both him and Black on the band’s Discord server.
A Surprising Collaboration
The film’s poster prominently displays both Black and Cuomo, along with the rest of Weezer, accompanied by the tagline: “Weezer costarring Jack Black.” Cuomo emphasized the legitimacy of this project by stating, “Nope, it’s real.” Given their history, including a joint tour in 2001, this collaboration doesn’t come as a complete surprise.
Details About the Film
While specifics about the movie remain scarce, its announcement occurred during Weezer’s recent performance at Coachella. During the event, Cuomo revealed that the band had been busy filming in Los Angeles. “We’ve been busy making the Weezer movie back in L.A. the last couple weeks,” he told fans before launching into their classic song “Undone (The Sweater Song).” Cuomo expressed excitement about making a surprise appearance at Coachella, stating, “It feels so good to be here with you guys and let out these emotions.”
Speculated Cast and Direction
Entertainment journalist Jeff Sneider has reported additional intriguing details about the film, suggesting that Keanu Reeves is in discussions to play the antagonist. Although this has not been officially confirmed by the band, Sneider noted that the film will take on a mockumentary style, drawing parallels to “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World” and “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story.” The project is set to be directed by Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman, with a cast that reportedly includes Eric Andre, Johnny Knoxville, Juliette Lewis, and Ben Schwartz.
Interactive Film Shoot and Upcoming Performances
As the band wrapped up their “Voyage to the Blue Album” tour in Los Angeles in October 2024, Schwartz engaged the crowd in an interactive movie scene, describing an elaborate fight sequence. “Now, there’s a big fight where Weezer is fighting these big villains,” he explained to attendees. Schwartz instructed the audience on how to react during specific moments, enhancing the interactive nature of the shoot.
Future Appearances
Weezer is set to perform next at the Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, North Carolina, on May 3. The band has an extensive lineup of festival appearances planned across the United States and Europe throughout the summer and fall, concluding their tour on October 19 at the “When We Were Young” festival in Las Vegas. Additionally, they are part of the lineup for the 20th anniversary of Riot Fest in September.