Jason Momoa Credits Top Gun And SNL For One Of Minecraft’s Most Talked About Scenes (And I’m Loving His Enthusiasm)

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In the sea of movies premiered in 2025, “A Minecraft Movie” has certainly made a splash. An unusual incident where an audience member brought a live chicken to a screening, along with the high spirits at other showings, hasn’t prevented the video game adaptation from receiving mixed reviews. Yet, it’s hard to deny that the film offers a certain level of enjoyment. Jason Momoa attributes one of the movie’s most buzzed-about scenes to his experiences in “Top Gun” and “Saturday Night Live,” and his excitement is infectious.

In the movie “A Minecraft,” there’s a moment where Momoa and Jack Black appear to be flying side by side, causing quite a few chuckles during screenings. This scene, like the rest of the film, likely leaves viewers wondering about its production and origins. In an interview with Collider, Jack Black revealed that it was actually Momoa who wrote this very scene. However, Momoa attributes the inspiration for this scene to a popular late-night variety sketch series and a specific sketch from it.

I’m acknowledging that Saturday Night Live is responsible for the creation of the characters Gary and Ace from “Ambiguously Gay Duo.” I find their antics incredibly entertaining, and their actions remind me of performing a cartwheel while upside down. They consistently infiltrate and combat all the villains.

The ‘Ambiguously Gay Duo’ was a recurring animated sketch on Saturday Night Live (SNL) shows. In this sketch, characters Ace and Gary, portrayed by Stephen Colbert and Steve Carell, often visited their Secret Hideout. It’s not surprising that the scene where Gary passionately hugs Ace while flying has stayed popular over the years. This animated short may seem absurd, but it stands out as one of the most underappreciated sketches throughout SNL’s 50-year history.

As a movie connoisseur, let me share that the Minecraft universe draws inspiration from more than just Saturday Night Live. Jason Momoa himself references Top Gun, detailing the creation process and the influence derived from Tom Cruise’s iconic film. It’s truly captivating to witness the level of thoughtfulness poured into it.

As a movie enthusiast, I found myself in stitches of laughter upon witnessing an amusing scene reminiscent of the classic Top Gun. When our protagonist abruptly halted, he executed a maneuver that had me chuckling – he slid downwards as if he were a sandwich filling, all thanks to his swift brake application. He flipped, head-to-toe, tip-to-tip, in a way that left me in splits, calling it the ultimate “manwich” moment.

It’s quite unexpected to find SNL, Top Gun, and A Minecraft Movie in the same thought, but that’s part of what makes it so intriguing. Each one is unique in its own way, and Top Gun certainly stands apart from SNL. What’s fascinating is learning that both played a role in crafting an iconic scene in A Minecraft Movie, leading me to ponder what other scenes might have originated from various corners of pop culture.

People were well aware of the wildness they were signing up for with the new film, given the outrageous Minecraft trailer. And indeed, the entire movie is quite a spectacle. Strangely enough, fans can’t seem to get enough of it, which is further boosted by the charming popcorn bucket designed for the film. Despite being ousted from the box office by Sinners, A Minecraft Movie continues to be cherished by fans, leaving one to wonder if future films or even Saturday Night Live sketches might draw inspiration from it and create a self-perpetuating cycle.

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2025-04-22 19:38