Chris Pratt, Charlie Day, and Jack Black discuss their roles as iconic characters in the highly anticipated 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie,' expressing their excitement for the Nintendo cinematic universe's potential.
The beloved Nintendo video game franchise has been brought to life on the big screen in 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie,' featuring an all-star cast led by Chris Pratt as Mario, Charlie Day as Luigi, and Jack Black as Bowser. The trio recently sat down to discuss their experiences playing these iconic characters and the future of the Nintendo cinematic universe.
Chris Pratt, who has established himself as a leading man in numerous blockbusters, expressed his excitement about the possibilities presented by the Mario franchise. "There's so much to explore," he said. "There are decades worth of games to explore, not only with Mario and Peach and Donkey Kong and Luigi and Bowser and Yoshi; that was teased at the end. But it just gets me so excited."
Charlie Day, known for his comedic roles in 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' and 'The Lego Movie,' was thrilled to join the Mario cast as the overeager and loyal Luigi. "I've always loved Luigi," Day said. "He's just such a relatable character. He's always trying his best, but he's always a little bit behind Mario. I think that's something that a lot of people can relate to."
Jack Black, the iconic comedian and musician, brought his signature energy and charisma to the role of the villainous Bowser. "Bowser is such a great character," Black said. "He's so over-the-top and evil, but he's also really funny. I had a lot of fun playing him."
The actors shared their personal connections to the Super Mario Bros. franchise, which has been a staple in popular culture for generations. Pratt recalled playing the games with his brothers and friends as a child, and Day admitted to being a "huge fan" of the series. Black, on the other hand, discovered the games as an adult and was immediately drawn to the characters' unique personalities.
The actors expressed their belief in the potential of the Nintendo cinematic universe, which could span numerous upcoming films based on beloved games such as 'The Legend of Zelda,' 'Donkey Kong,' and 'Metroid.' "I think there's a lot of room for growth," Pratt said. "Nintendo has such a rich history of characters and stories that they could explore."
'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' has been a resounding success, grossing over $1 billion worldwide and becoming one of the highest-grossing animated films of all time. The film's critical reception was also positive, with praise for its faithfulness to the video game source material and its humorous and heartwarming story.
As the dust settles on the first 'Super Mario Bros.' movie, fans eagerly await the announcement of a sequel or spin-off. With the vast and beloved Nintendo universe at their disposal, the possibilities for future installments are endless. The cast and crew have expressed their enthusiasm for continuing the journey and bringing even more iconic characters to the big screen, leaving audiences eagerly anticipating the future of the Nintendo cinematic universe.
