Jack Blacks epic New Zealand Warriors moment goes viral: Up the Wahs! – New Zealand Herald

Jack Black spoke to The Hits hosts Jono Pryor, Ben Boyce and Megan Papas. Photos / The Hits

Jack Black has been living in New Zealand while filming the upcoming Minecraft movie with Jason Momoa, and now hes been introduced to a staple of Kiwi culture: the Warriors rugby league team.

The actor spoke to Jono Pryor, Ben Boyce and Megan Papas on The Hits Breakfast over the weekend to promote his newly-released film Kung Fu Panda 4.

Black noted that it wasnt his first time living in New Zealand. About 20, exactly 20 years ago, I was in King Kong, he recalled, referring to Kiwi director Peter Jacksons 2005 film.

And I had an amazing, life-changing experience on that one too.

For Black, Aotearoa is paradise, he said, adding, I understand why Jason Momoa has made this home base.

Asked if his family would join him during his time here, Black revealed they would come over for the Easter holidays, though he wouldnt reveal where they planned to spend their downtime. I dont want it to blow up and become a thing. Like, thats where well find them! Well corner them there.

My family dont like photos. They dont like it when I stop for photos, so I try to fly under the radar. But were gonna see some things. Dont worry, were going to see some sweet, sweet things.

It was then the radio hosts gifted him a Warriors jersey and explained the meaning behind the catchphrase Up the Wahs.

Thanking them for the jersey, Black joked, I thought it was going to say Skadoosh or Dragon Warrior or something on it.

Then, in a moment thats now going viral online, he donned the rugby jersey and showed off the catchphrase to the camera, complete with a kung fu high kick.

Yo, whats up? Im Jack Black and Im here to say, Up the Wahs! he declared.

Kiwi fans were delighted, with one commenting on the clip, Welcome on board buddy. Lets go, Warriors. Another wrote, This is the absolute best.

Another labelled Black A great New Zealander!

Its not the first time Black has popped up during his time in New Zealand.

When the Foo Fighters played a show at Aucklands Go Media Stadium Mt Smart in January, Black stormed onto stage in a tie-dye T-shirt singing AC/DCs Big Balls, to the audiences delight.

Looking back on the moment, Black told the radio hosts frontman Dave Grohl didnt give me much notice.

He was just like, Get up on stage and sing Big Balls with me tonight ... so I got my butt up there and had a little thrill ride. Thats a big crowd, you know. When the Foo Fighters play, you get a little adrenaline rush.

Black has previously toured with the Foo Fighters with his own band Tenacious D.

Hes filming the Minecraft movie alongside Jason Momoa and Jennifer Coolidge, as well as Netflix star Emma Myers.

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