Jason Momoa is known for blockbuster hits and action movies like Aquaman, Dune, and Fast X. But just because he does action a lot, doesn’t mean he doesn’t love a good comedy. That’s where A Minecraft Movie comes in. The high-concept comedy is based on the popular video game Minecraft, which officially debuted in 2011, and has been a decade in the making. Now, with its long-awaited release finally here, Remezcla sat down with Jasom Momoa to talk about his character, Garret Garrison, and whether he’s as bad at Spanish as his on-screen counterpart.
After watching the film, we quickly realized Garret “Garbage Man” Garrison, once a video game champion in 1989, was stuck in the past and couldn’t let go of his glory days. But what stood out most was his hilarious overconfidence in speaking Spanish, throwing around phrases like “Vaya con Dios” without fully understanding their meaning.
When asked if his real-life Spanish skills were just as questionable, Momoa admitted, “Unfortunately, I’m pretty bad, but I’m learning.” His partner, Puerto Rican-Guatemalan actress Adria Arjona, might have a lot to do with his interest in the language. “It was just an idea I had because my partner [Arjona] obviously speaks Spanish, and I fumble things up. And I think he [Garret] is just a fumbling idiot that he just confidently says the things that don’t mean those things.” He also clarified how he wasn’t trying to make fun of the Spanish language in this film, he just thinks his character is clueless.
Naturally, this made us curious to know what Spanish words or phrases has he actually learned from dating Arjona. Momoa, however, wasn’t about to spill the tea, making it subtly clear how he prioritizes keeping his private life under wraps. “Definitely not telling you and definitely not saying it on this show.” The couple has been officially together since May 2024.
One Minecraft co-star who does have solid Spanish skills is Jack Black, who plays Steve, a guy who was prevented from entering the mines his whole life until he finally did as an adult, accidentally discovering The Overworld. When we mentioned Black’s Spanish fluency, Momoa didn’t hesitate to give props: “He’s great!” Maybe next time, Steve can give Garret a few Spanish lessons. “It’s great seeing Jack be the action star, and I can’t do sh*t, it’s funny,” Momoa said praising Jack’s performance.
We also wanted to check if Arjona’s influence had made its way into Momoa’s music taste, making him add some Latin music to his queue. But it turns out his playlist remains untouched. “I’m a huge metal and rock fan, sorry,” he admitted.
With summer just around the corner, we couldn’t resist asking him to “build” his perfect Summer, Minecraft style. His answer? “I would be building big old mountains and probably like a big castle. I’d like to wander the world.” Seems like Nature is the place to be for him. “For this Summer I’m just gonna get on my hog and blast around Minecraft.”
One thing about Jason Momoa, he’s still going to be booked and busy. On Monday (March 31st), he confirmed on The Today Show that he is reprising his role as Duncan Idaho in the third Dune film, set to be released in 2026. Momoa is also returning to the Fast Saga with Fast X: Part 2, which is expected to also be released sometime in 2026 and also stars Puerto Rican-Dominican actress Michelle Rodriguez and Dominican-Saint Lucian-English actress Nathalie Emmanuel. He’s also starring in The Wrecking Crew alongside Brazilian-Italian actress Morena Baccarin and The Hand of Dante with Guatemalan actor Oscar Isaac.
A Minecraft Movie hits theaters on April 4th.
