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‘Angry’ Jason Momoa accused of ‘yelling’ at Minecraft crew on set

The Hollywood actor’s co-star has made damning comments about Momoa’s conduct on the set of an upcoming film.

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Jason Momoa allegedly mistreated the crew of his upcoming Minecraft film.

YouTube streamer Valkyrae appeared in a Hot Ones-inspired interview on fellow YouTuber JasonTheWeen’s channel Friday and accused Momoa, 45, of behaving badly on the set of A Minecraft Movie.

“I just saw him mistreat some of the crew, and it was pretty disappointing,” claimed the 32-year-old, whose real name is Rachell Marie Hofstetter.

Jason Momoa finished shooting ‘The Minecraft Movie’ earlier this year. Picture: Chris Hyde/Getty Images
Jason Momoa finished shooting ‘The Minecraft Movie’ earlier this year. Picture: Chris Hyde/Getty Images

“It was after a very intense scene,” she added. “It was a very emotional scene, so maybe he was still in character, I don’t know.”

“I was just surprised about how he treated some of the crew.”

Valkyrae, who claimed she has a cameo on the film, alleged that Momoa “was just really mad” at the crew members because “they weren’t doing something right.”

YouTube streamer Valkyrae accused Momoa of behaving badly on the set of ‘A Minecraft Movie.’
YouTube streamer Valkyrae accused Momoa of behaving badly on the set of ‘A Minecraft Movie.’

“It was like setting up the shot and stuff,” she went on. “He was just angry, like really mad, and yelling. I was like, man, this is not a good work environment, I would not be happy working under these conditions.”

“So I would probably have to say that was the worst celebrity thing I’ve seen,” Valkyrae added.

The Post has reached out to Momoa’s rep for comment.

Momoa is playing Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison in A Minecraft Movie, which hits cinemas in April 2025.

Momoa in the "Minecraft" movie.
Momoa in the "Minecraft" movie.

The rest of the cast includes Jack Black, Danielle Brooks, Emma Myers, Matt Berry and Jennifer Coolidge.

The adventure comedy film is based on the 2011 video game of the same name, which allows players to create 3D worlds.

Momoa’s casting in the Warner Bros project was announced in April 2022.

Filming was delayed due to the SAG-AFTRA strike. Production began in New Zealand in January 2024 and wrapped three months later.

The first trailer for the film was released on September 4, teasing Momoa’s role in a bright pink jacket and ripped blue jeans.

Momoa was previously accused of acting badly on the set of Aquaman 2 as well.

Momoa was previously accused of poor behaviour on the Aquaman 2 set.
Momoa was previously accused of poor behaviour on the Aquaman 2 set.

The actor would allegedly arrive intoxicated to the set of the DC Studios film dressed up as his co-star Amber Heard’s ex, Johnny Depp.

The claims came to light in 2023 in handwritten notes from Heard’s therapist that were used in her and Depp’s 2022 defamation trial.

Heard claimed that Momoa pushed to have her removed from her role as the aquatic superhero Mera.

But a DC spokesperson told The Post at the time, “Jason Momoa conducted himself in a professional manner at all times on the set of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.”

This story originally appeared on New York Post and was reproduced with permission

Originally published as ‘Angry’ Jason Momoa accused of ‘yelling’ at Minecraft crew on set

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