One of the most iconic characters in the history of video games is Mario from the eponymous saga. There are many reasons why he is so memorable and beloved, and one of them is Charles Martinet's portrayal. The actor will step aside, and fans are already joking about his replacement.
Earlier this week, the Japanese company announced that Charles Martinet, who lent his voice to Mario since the Nintendo 64 installment, will no longer voice the mustachioed plumber and will take on another role within the company. Undoubtedly, it's shocking news for all the fans who grew up with the character.
As expected, dozens of players turned to social media to affectionately remember the actor's work and express their respects. Amidst the praise, some fans wonder about the future of the flagship character of Nintendo.
Who will replace Charles Martinet and become the new official voice of Mario?
Considering that Mario is still an incredibly popular character, it's easy to imagine that Nintendo will release more games from the IP in the future. With this in mind, who will be the new voice actor? It's hard to say, but the community believes, perhaps seriously or in jest, that Chris Pratt might take on the role permanently.
Shortly after the Japanese company announced that Charles Martinet would step down from the character, the name Chris Pratt became trending. The reason? Some consider that the actor known for Star Lord and Owen Grady could reprise his role from the animated movie and become the new official voice in the video games.
Of course, many of these wishes are not meant to be taken seriously, and it's evident that players are only joking. Still, the idea of the American actor lending his voice to Mario is very interesting, although it seems unlikely.
We must remember that Chris Pratt voiced the plumber in Super Mario Bros. The Movie, an animated film that garnered praise from fans and quickly became a box office success. However, a significant portion of the community criticized the cast and, in particular, the lead role.
"It's time to make Chris Pratt the new permanent voice of Mario. Make him speak with his normal voice and call him 'Normal Mario.' This is a new era. The era of Normal Mario. No more silly 'Wahoo' noises. Grow up, kids, and accept it," joked a fan on Twitter.
Chris Pratt right now: https://t.co/Nss9uKBE3b pic.twitter.com/TiF2yi3XhD
— elio (@eliocentrismo) August 21, 2023
But tell us, what do you think about the possibility of Chris Pratt being Mario? Who do you think will replace Charles Martinet? Let us read your thoughts in the comments.
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