![]() ![]() 'Mario.'Įven after Martinet does drop dead, the voice actor says there's potential for him to still inhabit the character. Nintendo is yet to reveal any plot details for its film, which is set to be released in cinemas during December 2022. Queen's Gambit star Anya Taylor-Joy will join Pratt to play Princess Peach, while Always Sunny in Philadelphia's Charlie Day will be Luigi. Mario.įans have wondered about the structure of the Super Mario movie - and the potential for the real Mario to still be voiced by Martinet, before Nintendo's mascot is somehow inhabited by Chris Pratt. Martinet also voices the roles of Luigi, Wario and Waluigi. "If someday I think I am no longer capable of doing it, I will tell Nintendo to look into finding someone else." "I want to voice Mario until I drop dead," Martinet replied. Speaking during a Q&A event held at Fan Expo Canada, Martinet was asked about his future as Mario (thanks, The Game Crator). ![]() Instead, Nintendo chose Hollywood hunk Chris Pratt for the job, and said Martinet will instead be included in cameo roles. After almost 30 years, Martinet has portrayed the plumber in around 100 games.īut, controversially, Martinet will not play Mario in Nintendo's upcoming Super Mario movie - which seems likely to be the character's most verbose outing yet. Martinet, who is 66, has been the voice of Nintendo's legendary mascot since 1992. We all wish Charles Martinet good luck and much happiness as he transitions to the next chapter of his life.Charles Martinet, the one true voice of Mario, has said he wants to continue in the role until he drops dead. Charles would ultimately end his role earlier this year as Mario’s Father in The Super Mario Bros. Charles’ last video game role as Mario and Luigi seems to be last year’s Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope. Time sure does fly when you are having fun, huh?Ĭharles's interpretation of the character has lasted almost five console generations! From the Nintendo 64 to Nintendo Switch, Charles has been putting smiles on the face of children and adults alike. It is a sad but joyous day for Mario fans worldwide. Soon to follow this announcement of Charles Martinet’s retirement will be a special message by Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto and Martinet himself. Charles will now be traveling all over the world, celebrating the love for all thing’s Mario with the fans! Twenty-eight years as one character is a monumental milestone for any actor. According to Nintendo of America, Charles has officially transitioned from Mario’s voice actor to Mario Ambassador. If you go up to any gamer and go, “wahoo!”, they know where that’s from a mile away.Ĭharles Martinet brought so much life into the character of Mario. When Super Mario 64 launched in 1996, his career would effectively change forever, cementing himself as a gaming and voice-acting legend. ![]() It wasn’t until Mario’s Game Gallery in 1995 where he would formally debut as the iconic mascot. Charles Martinet, first voiced Mario in the 1994 educational game, Mario Teaches Typing for PC. In addition to supplying the voice of Mario, Martinet would also be stepping away from Luigi, Waluigi, and Wario as well. As of today, Charles Martinet retires his historic twenty-eight-year run as everyone’s favorite red-hat wearing plumber. You know what they say, all good things must come to an end. ![]()
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