Chris Pratt could be the hero of the mushroom kingdom. Illumination released the first teaser trailer for the much-anticipated “The Super Mario Bros.
Movie” on Wednesday. Fans can hear the voices of some of the star-studded cast for the film for the first time, including the controversial casting of Pratt in the role of Italian plumber Mario.
The trailer opens with a menacing Bowser-shaped ship spilling lava across a frozen kingdom as Jack Black’s intimidating Bowser demands, “Open the gates.” The penguins’ attempt to take down the King of Koopas proves futile as he incinerates their kingdom. READ MORE: Chris Pratt Shares Hilarious Fake ‘First Look’ At ‘Super Mario Bros.’ Movie “I finally found it,” the animated turtle announces over a glowing star. “Now who’s gonna stop me?’ Pratt’s plucky red-capped Mario is launched into the Mushroom Kingdom headfirst to answer the hero’s call. “What is this place?” He questions as he is greeted by an overzealous mushroom-capped figure Toad, voiced by Keegan-Michael Key. “Do not touch that mushroom, you’ll die!” he announces dramatically, before admitting. “Oh, I’m sorry.
That one’s perfectly fine.” The short teaser for the animated film also features a sneak peek at Charlie Day’s Luigi as he is chased into a mansion by spooky skeleton-like koopas.
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