Universal Studios has announced that a movie based on the Super Mario Bros. video games is in the works.
The news has been welcomed by many fans who have fond memories of the game from their childhood.
However, the choice of Chris Pratt to play the lead character, Mario, in the upcoming animated movie has caused controversy among fans.
Fans have expressed their dissatisfaction and frustration at Pratt’s failure to imitate Mario’s famous Italian accent.
Responding to the criticism, Chris Pratt stated that he completely understood how intensely people felt about this topic, as he is a member of the Mario fanbase himself.
He further addressed the criticism by saying, “Go watch the movie and then we can talk.”
Pratt is a well-known actor who is famous for his lead roles in successful series like Jurassic World and Guardians of the Galaxy.
Despite his success, he has found himself at the heart of a heated controversy over his role in the upcoming movie.
The Super Mario Bros. games have been described as a “soundtrack to your youth,” and Chris Pratt added that he would not want “someone to come along and cynically destroy it as some sort of cash grab with the movie.”
Pratt further commented that he believed that once people saw the movie, they would appreciate his portrayal of Mario.
Fans of the Super Mario Bros. games are looking forward to the release of the movie, which is due to hit theaters in the United States on April 5, 2023.
The movie also stars Charlie Day as Luigi, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong, Jack Black as Bowser, and Keegan-Michael Key as Toad.
Despite the controversy surrounding Chris Pratt’s casting as Mario, fans are eagerly anticipating the release of the movie.
Some fans have praised the choice of actors for the other characters, including Jack Black as Bowser and Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong.
The Super Mario Bros. games are a beloved franchise that has been around for decades.
The games have a huge fanbase that spans generations, and many people have fond memories of playing the games as children.
The upcoming movie has the potential to introduce a whole new generation of fans to the franchise.
Universal Studios has a history of turning popular video games into successful movies.
The studio’s adaptation of the video game “Sonic the Hedgehog” was a huge success at the box office, grossing over $300 million worldwide.
The studio is hoping for similar success with “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.”
In conclusion, while Chris Pratt’s casting as Mario has caused controversy among some fans, many are still excited to see the upcoming movie.
The movie features a star-studded cast and has the potential to introduce a new generation of fans to the beloved Super Mario Bros. franchise.
The movie is set to hit theaters in the United States on April 5, 2023.
