Chris Pratt in the Super Mario Movie: “I’m Really Proud of It”

Until the Super Mario Movie finally jumps into the cinemas, it’s still quite a while: after a postponement, the animated film from Illumination will not be released until on April 7, 2023 in the US and only three weeks later, on April 28 in Japan. A date for Europe is not yet known, but it should also be in April next year.

And although we still have to wait nine months, Super Mario made it (buy now €14.72) The film has made the headlines several times. One reason for this was an alleged leak about the film’s history, but the lively discussions about it attracted much more attention Mario’s voice actingright The fact is not like usual Charles Martinetbut embodied by Hollywood actor Chris Pratt.

Whole sentences instead of individual sounds: Chris Pratt as Mario should be a new experience

Already the first announcement of the voice actor line-up in a Nintendo Direct last September caused confusion and sometimes criticism. Many complained about the choice of Chris Pratt and vented their disappointment on the internet until two months later the film’s producer got involved and defended Pratt with words of praise.

Now Chris Pratt also spoke up again. In a new interview with Variety emphasized among other things Guardian of the Galaxy and Jurassic World known star that Mario in animation film will sound completely different than what fans are used to hearing from him. Sure: the voice actor Charles Martinet has so far set the plumber to music in rather monosyllables.

“I worked very closely with the directors and tried a few things and I ended up with something that I’m really proud of and can’t wait for people to see and hear. It’s an animated, synchronized narrative. It’s not a live action movie. I won’t be wearing a plumber’s costume and walking around. I’m providing a voice to an animated character and it will be updated and like nothing you’ve ever owned in the world of Mario have.”