After a disastrous live-action Mario movie in 1993, Nintendo is finally stepping up to the plate with an animated feature. It’s a collaboration between two of the video game industry’s most influential figures: Illumination Entertainment’s Chris Meledandri and Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of Mario.
In the film, a Brooklyn plumber named Mario travels through the Mushroom Kingdom with a princess named Peach and an anthropomorphic mushroom named Toad to find Mario’s brother Luigi and save the world from a ruthless fire-breathing Koopa named Bowser. The PG-rated action film stars Chris Pratt, Charlie Day, Anya Taylor-Joy, Jack Black, Fred Armisen, Keegan-Michael Key, and Sebastian Maniscalco.
Chris Pratt
Chris Pratt is one of the most well-known actors in the world. He’s also a star of the Guardians of the Galaxy series, and he’s starred in several blockbusters that have earned him plenty of accolades.
When it was announced that Chris Pratt would be voicing Mario in the upcoming Super Mario Bros movie, many fans were disappointed with the choice. They felt that he was simply not the right actor for the role and that he could not voice Mario with the same level of believability as Charles Martinet, who has provided the voice for Nintendo’s video game franchise since 1992.
But despite the backlash, the directors of the film, Michael Jelenic and Aaron Horvath, are convinced that the Guardians of the Galaxy star is the perfect fit for the role. According to Total Film magazine, they believe that the actor is able to deliver a strong performance as Mario and will make him a memorable character on the big screen.
The cast of the upcoming animated Super Mario Bros movie includes comedian Charlie Day as long-suffering brother Luigi, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Jack Black as Bowser, Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong, Fred Armisen as Cranky Kong, and Keegan-Michael Key as Toad. The movie also features numerous surprise voice cameos from Charles Martinet, who has provided the Mario voice for the franchise since 1992.
Charlie Day
The Super Mario Bros franchise has firmly cemented its place in gaming culture as one of the most popular video game series of all time. In the years since, the series has expanded to include everything from comic books to toys to animated shorts. It’s no surprise that Universal and Illumination are sparing no expense when it comes to casting the upcoming Super Mario Brothers movie, bringing together an impressive cast of voice actors.
The film will hit theaters on April 5th in the US and other countries, and will be directed by Aaron Horvath (who collaborated with Michael Jelenic on Teen Titans Go! To the Movies) from a screenplay by Matthew Fogel. The star-studded voice cast includes Chris Pratt as Mario, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Jack Black as Bowser, Charlie Day as Luigi, Keegan-Michael Key as Toad, Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong, Fred Armisen as Cranky Kong, Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek, and Sebastian Maniscalco as Spike.
Though it’s hard to tell exactly who’s voicing whom, fans seem to think that Charlie Day has done an incredible job at capturing the essence of Luigi. He’s gotten the voice and mannerisms just right, something that many fans thought wasn’t possible with Chris Pratt.
Anya Taylor-Joy
Anya Taylor-Joy is bringing her voice to Princess Peach in Illumination’s upcoming Super Mario Brothers movie. She’ll star alongside Chris Pratt as the titular galaxy-faring plumber, Charlie Day as his sidekick Luigi, Jack Black as Bowser, Keegan-Michael Key as Toad and Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong.
The film was developed with Nintendo’s collaboration with Illumination, the studio behind Despicable Me, and Universal. The upcoming animated feature is directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic from a script by Matthew Fogel.
As expected, the film is expected to feature plenty of game references, ranging from Mario’s cat costume in Super Mario 3D World to the Rainbow Road from many Mario Kart titles. The film will reportedly run about 92 minutes, which is slightly shorter than Sonic the Hedgehog’s 99-minute adaptation.
However, it’s not just the starring cast that will impact the movie’s success. The role of Princess Peach is also a crucial one for the film, as it’s a character that hasn’t had a strong film representation in years. Fans of the series are divided on whether they like the new direction that Illumination and Nintendo are taking with the character. Some are excited that the actress has taken the time to research her performance and bring a capable character to the screen, while others are worried she doesn’t have a suitable voice for Princess Peach.
Jack Black
The upcoming super mario brothers movie is full of star-studded talent. It’s a collaboration between Illumination and Universal, directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, from a screenplay by Matthew Fogel. The cast includes Chris Pratt as Mario, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Jack Black as Bowser, Charlie Day as Luigi, Keegan-Michael Key as Toad, Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong, Fred Armisen as Cranky Kong, Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek and Sebastian Maniscalco as Spike.
It’s hard not to love this upcoming animated film, which is set in the Mushroom Kingdom and sees Mario battle Bowser to rescue his sister, Princess Peach. But the movie’s cast is also not without its fair share of controversy.
For instance, Jack Black, who plays Bowser, had an epic wardrobe malfunction during a recent appearance on NBC’s Kelly Clarkson Show. The actor/comedian/TikTok star got dressed up in a Bowser costume, but NBC decided to blur out his nether region as he twerked his way onto the couch!
The resulting video of the scene is pretty hilarious, but it’s safe to say that Bowser fans at home were probably relieved that he was able to have some fun promoting his role.
Read Related Also: Ghanaian Footballer Daniel Amartey gifts car to man who helped him 10 years ago
Seth Rogen
The latest trailer for the upcoming super mario brothers movie has just hit the internet, and it’s packed full of all kinds of surprises. It not only introduces us to the star-studded voice cast, but also gives us a look at a brand new character – and he’s voiced by funnyman Seth Rogen.
This will be the first time a major video game character has been voiced by a Hollywood actor, and it could turn out to be a pretty big deal. Not only is Rogen an extremely talented comedian, but he’s also a huge fan of video games, and this is just one of many ways he’ll be able to connect with the fans of the franchise.
The film, which is directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic from a script by Matthew Fogel, has an all-star voice cast that includes Chris Pratt as Mario, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Charlie Day as Luigi, Jack Black as Bowser, Keegan-Michael Key as Toad, Fred Armisen as Cranky Kong and Sebastian Maniscalco as Spike. The film is produced by Illumination – the studio behind the Minions films – with funding from Nintendo and Universal.
Fred Armisen
The cast of the upcoming super mario brothers movie joined Jimmy Fallon and The Roots to sing a choral rendition of the video game franchise’s theme song. In honor of “MAR10 Day,” which takes place every March 10, Mario’s saviors Chris Pratt, Jack Black, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Keegan-Michael Key and Seth Rogen took to The Tonight Show with Fallon to perform a homage to the classic tune from the 1986 game.
It’s safe to say that the Mushroom Kingdom would be a lonely place without Mario, Luigi, Toad, Bowser, and Donkey Kong. That’s why Nintendo and Illumination have cast a number of big-name celebrities to voice the characters in the upcoming film.
Actor Fred Armisen is the voice of Cranky Kong. He is known for his roles on Archer, Big Mouth, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Parks and Recreation, and even the voice of Aldridge T. Abbington in Red Dead Redemption 2. He also voices Po in the Kung Fu Panda series and Bernie Tiede in Richard Linklater’s Bernie, but may be best known for his work on comedy duo Key & Peele.
Keegan-Michael Key
Keegan-Michael Key stars in the upcoming super mario brothers movie. He is voicing the character of Toad.
Aside from voice acting, Keegan-Michael is also a writer and director. He has written a number of short films.
The new super mario brothers movie is set to hit theaters on April 5th, 2023. Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, the film will feature Chris Pratt, Charlie Day, Anya Taylor-Joy, Jack Black and Keegan-Michael.
In addition to a stellar voice cast, the super mario brothers movie also looks to be very faithful to the original games. The trailers have teased some familiar Easter eggs that fans will undoubtedly enjoy.
For instance, the trailers have featured classic Mario Kart tracks such as Rainbow Road and Yoshi’s Island.
As you can see, the super mario brothers movie is bringing Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach together in one fun adventure. With an all-star cast and a few tweaks here and there, the new adaptation is looking to be an absolute blast for both kids and adults alike!
Sebastian Maniscalco
After Nintendo’s infamous 1993 live-action Super Mario Brothers film was a critical and commercial flop, the company has been reluctant to get its intellectual properties into feature films. But now, the video game creator has teamed up with Illumination to make an animated movie featuring characters from the Mushroom Kingdom.
The first trailer for the animated film dropped on Thursday at a Nintendo Direct presentation. It stars Chris Pratt as the title character, with Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Charlie Day as Mario’s brother Luigi, Jack Black as Bowser and Keegan-Michael Key as Toad.
While the rest of the cast is still being kept under wraps, it appears that one of the movie’s antagonists will be voiced by Sebastian Maniscalco. The 45-year-old comedian has an impressive list of comedy specials that include Aren’t You Embarrassed?, What’s Wrong With People?, and Why Would You Do That?
The actor’s most recent work includes voiceover for The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature. He has also appeared in several television shows and movies. Moreover, he has a son named Serafina Simone Maniscalco born in 2017.
