Super Mario Bros. Movie Star Jack Black Wants to Be in a Live-Action Yakuza Film: "Sega, Give Me a Call"
As the highly anticipated *Super Mario Bros. Movie* prepares for its release this week, its star-studded cast, including the charismatic Jack Black, has been actively engaging with the press during promotional tours. While discussions typically revolve around Nintendo's latest cinematic venture, conversations often take unexpected turns, particularly when Jack Black is part of the interview.
It was during one such interaction that Black revealed his keen interest in a potential live-action adaptation of Sega's acclaimed *Yakuza* game series, even playfully extending an invitation for Sega to contact him for a role. This unexpected declaration adds an intriguing twist to the promotional circuit, highlighting Black's diverse interests beyond his current blockbusting animated role.
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