"Who's next? Joe Rogan?": Internet in splits as Jack Black is rumored to come to Fortnite

Jack Black is rumored to come to Fortnite
Jack Black is rumored to come to Fortnite (Via X/ @jackblack & @fortnite)

Is Jack Black appearing in Fortnite? The internet believes so, and it's as wild as you can imagine. There's a fresh Fortnite leak that has set people talking about whether Epic Games is developing a Jack Black skin (yes, plain Jack Black, not one of the characters he portrays, just straight-up Jack Black).

Renowned for crazy crossovers, Fortnite could be taking it to the next level with the lord of mayhem himself. From School of Rock to demon-slaying as Bowser, Jack Black is not new to crazy roles, but performing emotes in Fortnite? That's level next.

Although it's just a rumor, fans are already dreaming of him shredding on a Loot Llama guitar. Whether you're a die-hard Jack Black fan or just here for the memes, this might be one of Fortnite's most epic (and hilarious) skins ever. If the leak is true, Jack Black would join Fortnite not as a movie character but just as himself, with beard, energy, mayhem, and all.

That would mean players can drop into Battle Royale as Jack Black performing emotes like Floss or default dancing in the middle of battle. It's not the first time Fortnite's introduced real-life celebrities, but few have this much inbuilt meme potential. From cranking 90s to screaming "Skadoosh" while tossing grenades, the options are limitless.

As soon as the news came out, a user took to their X account and commented:

Might as well. Sabrina Carpenter got one and Ariande Grande.. Who's next? Joe Rogan?

As the Jack Black Fortnite skin rumor gained traction, X fans began joking about the game's increasing celebrity lineup. With Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter already in Fortnite, some users joked that the next celebrity to join could be as unlikely as Joe Rogan.

The comments section soon became a wishlist of absurd celebrity skins, as inevitably shows that Fortnite's crossover popularity has no bounds. At that point, if Jack Black materializes breakdancing in a battle bus lobby, nobody's winking twice.

With news of a Jack Black Fortnite collaboration going around, fans immediately plunged into the fray with their usual combination of confusion and humor.

Social media very quickly became a party of jokes, where people were conjuring up the most absurd things imaginable, ranging from Jack Black performing emotes to arguing about who's coming next.

Whether or not the skin is actually a thing, the internet already played like it just dropped yesterday.


Netizens react as Jack Black is rumored to come to Fortnite

A few people jumped into the fray just to leave a joke or two because why let facts get in the way of a good joke? The Jack Black anarchy had people joking for the sake of it, and honestly, the memes wrote themselves.

Now, even the mere mention of a celebrity's skin is enough to make the comment section a version of open mic night:

"Imagine 2 games, Fortnite And Minecraft coming together with Jack Black," a user @TBS__tweets hilariously commented.
"Oh that seems a bit odd," another user @Brandon10009985 hilariously commented.
"Next thing you know they’re gonna make a damn Fortnite movie," a netizen @BigCubanIsland sarcastically expressed.

Some people were posting just to post, with no context, no sense, just raw vibes and humor. It's like the rumor fell, and suddenly everybody was a part-time comedian. Whether it was sensible or not didn't matter as long as it was funny. In true internet style, chaos > accuracy:

"His own dance too?!!," a user @C1PH3Rx91 hilariously commented.
"First we Fort and then we nite, let's fortnite!," another user @mrqz1204 hilariously commented.
"It would be hilarious if he’s a headliner for festival since he started as making musics," a netizen @demonicremmmm sarcastically commented.

Everyone had a turn, taking their own piece of pandemonium and tossing it into the mix. When Jack Black's name crosses the timeline, it's less about the facts and more about how far you can stretch the humor:

"Jack Black in Fortnite? The crossover we didn’t know we needed!," a user @songoku_OG_ hilariously commented.
"and the Chicken!?," another user @DreThaPrince1 hilariously commented.
"Ain’t no way we ‘bout to see Jack Black crankin’ 90s in Fortnite… this game really got no limits now," another netizen @yipfella commented.
"Weird thing to get off to imo," another netizen @JarJarBeef sarcastically wrote.

Rumor has it that Fortnite may also get a Tony Hawk pro skater event to celebrate the reboot

There is also a new Fortnite leak that has revealed a rumor that has gotten Fortnite enthusiasts and the skating subculture in a frenzy, all thanks to ShpeshalNick, who dropped the info on the XboxEra podcast.

It seems Epic Games is building a Tony Hawk Pro Skater occasion to align with the release date of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 on July 11.

While not much was revealed from the leak, it indicated the event would transport classic skating mechanics to Fortnite in the form of skins and challenges based on the beloved franchise. Dream of pulling off a backflip down a ramp, then into a Battle Royale fight.

It's not confirmed, but with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater back in the mix, it feels like the perfect time for Fortnite to announce something amazing, in all senses of the word. Get ready to grind, gun, and maybe even board your way to a Victory Royale.


Other wild Fortnite collaborations we could see next

Fairgoers play video games at the Japanese publisher Nintendo Switch's stand during Milan Games Week & Cartoomics 2024 at Fiera Milano Rho on November 22, 2024, in Milan, Italy - Source: Getty
Fairgoers play video games at the Japanese publisher Nintendo Switch's stand during Milan Games Week & Cartoomics 2024 at Fiera Milano Rho on November 22, 2024, in Milan, Italy - Source: Getty

Grip your emotes tightly because the leaked Fortnite collabs coming down the pipeline for the future are looking to be totally insane, thanks to ShpeshalNick on Xbox Era. We have already talked about Jack Black just being just himself. Think about that mug on a battle bus! But that's just scratching the surface.

Mortal Kombat is introducing more characters than we can keep track of, such as Shang Tsung, Goro, and Shao Kahn. If Tony Hawk was an oddball, just wait until you lay eyes on Death Stranding's Die-Hardman and Doom's Dark Ages skin.

Throw in Double Dragon's Billy and Jimmy, Kingdom Come's Henry and Hans, and Agent 47 entering with a few rubber ducks, and you've got one wild crossover bash. Don't even forget the Marvel pixel skins because, let's be honest, who wouldn't love to see Iron Man in 16-bit?

And NBA stars are apparently getting in on the action; Luka Dončić or Nikola Jokić might be on the agenda. Prepare your equipment because Fortnite could be on the brink of going totally off the rails.


So, whether or not Black officially drops into Fortnite as 'just Jack Black' or in all his chaotic glory, one thing's for sure: the internet is ready to lose its mind. From yelling "Nacho!" during battle to picturing him rolling through a Battle Royale with his own brand of chaos, it's safe to say he'd bring a whole new level of hilarity.

If this collab ever comes to be, buckle up for more laughs than a dance emote on a bus ride and likely more memes than we can name. Fortnite's had some crazy crossovers, but Jack could be the ultimate twist. Time to have those School of Rock moments ready, because things are about to get out of hand, and we wouldn't have it any other way!


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Edited by Abhimanyu Sharma