Third time is the charm? The Super Mario Bros. Movie has been a major topic of conversation ahead of its release — from the mysterious plot to lead actor Chris Pratt‘s accent in the film.Fans got a glimpse at the upcoming animated film with a teaser released at New York Comic Con. “Growing up, man, I spent hours of my life stomping Koopas in the original Mario Bros.
arcade game at my local laundromat,” the Parks and Recreation alum shared in a special video message ahead of the sneak peek in October 2022. “It’s been a lifelong dream of mine to play Mario.
That dream, like all dreams, faces one critical challenge as in the film: I must face off against an utterly ruthless scene-stealer.”Pratt added: “Every great hero needs a diabolical enemy and I promise you I could not have been paired with a more King of the Koopas, Bowser, my friend, the great and hilarious, supremely talented Jack Black!”The Minnesota native’s casting previously received backlash after people questioned his ability to voice the Italian plumber without a potentially offensive accent.
The actor opened up about the work that went into bringing Mario to life.“I worked really closely with the directors and trying out a few things and landed on something that I’m really proud of and can’t wait for people to see and hear,” he told Variety in June 2022. “It’s an animated voiceover narrative.
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