The trailer for ‘Super Mario Bros: The Movie’ is here

The next Super Mario Bros movie has finally unveiled the first trailer! The new animated film has created a lot of expectation, and more since the first official poster was shared. Actor Chris Pratt lends his voice to the iconic Nintendo character in the original version, though what the project looks like and what the actors will sound like has so far been kept under wraps to this day.

This first footage, which premiered Thursday at New York Comic-Con and was introduced by Nintendo boss Shigeru Miyamoto, confirmed that the film will be called ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie,’ translated here as ‘Super Mario Bros. Mario Bros: The Movie’.

In this first clip we see the presentation of Bowser, the villain that Jack Black gives voice to in the original version.. He leads an army of Koopas to invade the Snow Kingdom. After this attack we go to see the cut of Mario arriving in this world. Here he meets Toad (Keegan-Michael Key) for the first time, and they set off on an adventure. Along with Pratt and company, the film will also feature the voice of Anya Taylor-Joy for Princess Peach, Charlie Day as Luigi, and Seth Rogen for Donkey Kong..

Pratt recently teased what his voice would be like for the famous plumber, revealing that it will be different from what everyone expects. “I worked very closely with the directors and tried a few things and came up with something that I’m very proud of and can’t wait for people to see and hear.Pratt told Variety.

“It’s animated voice-over narration. It’s not a live-action movie. I’m not going to be wearing a plumber’s overalls running around. I’m providing a voice for an animated character, and it’s up-to-date and unlike anything I’ve seen before.” you’ve seen and heard in Mario’s world before.”

However, Pratt’s casting has sparked some controversy, although producer Chris Meledandri has defended the choice of the ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ actor: “As a person who has Italian-American descent, I feel like I can make that decision without offending the Italians or Italian Americans,” he said earlier this year. “I think we’re going to be fine. Especially because (Pratt) put in a very solid performance.”

The film is produced by Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of the license, and will be produced by Illumination Entertainment.

‘Super Mario Bros’ is coming next March 31, 2023.

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