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Chris Pratt and Charlie Day are back as the iconic voices of Mario and Luigi in the eagerly anticipated “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.” This sequel promises to be a thrilling animated adventure, featuring the beloved plumber duo and a mix of familiar and new characters from Nintendo’s rich universe. Be sure to watch the trailer to catch a glimpse of what’s in store.
The recently released trailer for “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” is brimming with intriguing details that have set fans abuzz. It cleverly incorporates nods to “Super Mario Odyssey” and includes callbacks to classic themes, ensuring there’s no shortage of delightful fan service. This time around, the formidable Bowser, voiced by Jack Black, poses an even greater threat, compelling Mario and Luigi to rally their allies in a bid to rescue the galaxy from the clutches of the villainous Koopas.
In a strategy reminiscent of “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” which introduced Seth Rogen’s Donkey Kong to pave the way for a spin-off, “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” follows suit by spotlighting several new characters. Among them is a standout addition that has everyone buzzing about their undeniable “star” power.
Despite receiving mixed reviews, “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” shattered expectations at the box office, raking in over $1.36 billion from a modest $100 million budget. It captivated audiences, inspiring countless viewers and even drawing interest from actors eager to join the upcoming sequel, “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.”
“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” trailer revealed small details that had tongues wagging. From the tributes to “Super Mario Odyssey” to theme callbacks, Mario’s cosmic caper isn’t short on fan service. This time, though, the threat of Bowser (Jack Black) is larger than ever, requiring Mario and Luigi to seek help from allies to save the galaxy from the evil Koopas.
With new talents joining the cast, including Glover and Larson, excitement is building for the sequel. For a complete rundown of the fresh faces set to appear in “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” make sure to check out the trailer.
Donald Glover wanted to be in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
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Despite middling reviews, “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” blew everyone away at the box office, making over $1.36 billion from a $100 million budget. More than that, it captured the imaginations of everybody who watched it. So much so that other actors put out feelers to be a part of the upcoming sequel, “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.”
One of these was Donald Glover, who voices Yoshi. According to Jack Black, Glover pushed hard for the role. “It’s kind of a cool thing,” Black told Extra TV. “We got lucky that we got Brie [Larson] … And also Donald, who campaigned for the role. He told his agent, ‘Call Chris Meledandri [CEO of Illumination]. Tell him I really want to be Yoshi, I’d love to be in the new “Super Mario Bros.,”‘ because he loves it, and he loves that universe.”
Of course, Glover and Larson aren’t the only new additions to the cast. Check out the video above to learn about every new character in “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.”