July 22, 2015
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Mojang selected Rob McElhenney to direct its upcoming Minecraft movie.
Swedish video game company Mojang announced Tuesday that it has chosen Rob McElhenney, best known as Mac on "It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia," to direct its upcoming "Minecraft" movie.
McElhenney was apparently "hanging around MINECON" in London a couple weeks ago. The new film will be produced by "LEGO Movie" producer Roy Lee.
We’ve chosen Rob McElhenney (@RMcElhenney) as director of the upcoming Minecraft movie! https://t.co/4deElMLVxo
— Vu Bui (@vubui) July 21, 2015
McElhenney has already hinted on Twitter what we can expect from the upcoming film, and Vu Bui, Mojang's chief operating officer, seems on board.
Hey @Mojang let's do something strange and wonderful.
— Rob McElhenney (@RMcElhenney) July 21, 2015
Equal parts? I'm game! https://t.co/GIySpk9cDU
— Vu Bui (@vubui) July 21, 2015
The "It's Always Sunny" creator signed with Legendary last year to write and direct the fantasy film "Figment."
"It's Always Sunny" recently completed its 10th season.
