Popular video game characters will be seen in The Super Mario Bros. Movie on television. Rotten Tomatoes may not have given the recently released film a perfect score but Universal and Illumination still managed to win over some fans with what they produced. There are undoubtedly many characters who could appear in the epic animated adventure when it comes to making a Mario movie. So who was chosen?
The Super Mario Bros. movie cast and characters are all listed below for people who are looking for them.
Every Character & Actor in The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Chris Pratt as Mario
Plumber Mario is an Italian-American who lives and works in Brooklyn, New York. When Bowser’s army captures Luigi, he embarks on a mission through the Mushroom Kingdom to rescue his younger brother.
Pratt gained notoriety after appearing on The WB’s Everwood and becoming Andy Dwyer on NBC’s Parks and Recreation, which aired from 2009 to 2015. Pratt played Star-Lord in Guardians of the Galaxy in 2014 and he later appeared in four further Marvel films. He also appeared in the Jurassic World films from 2015 to 22 as Owen Grady.
Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach
Princess Peach, the monarch of the Mushroom Kingdom, serves as Mario’s teacher, mentor, and love interest. She was nurtured by the local Toad population since she was a little child and has lived in the Mushroom Kingdom all her life. Before appearing in Torn and its sequel, Glass, Taylor-Joy had roles in the horror films The Witch and The Witch.
Her other prominent film roles include those in Amsterdam, The Northman, The Menu, Last Night in Soho, and The Northman. In addition, Taylor-Joy played Beth Harmon in the Netflix miniseries The Queen’s Gambit, for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe and a Screen Actors Guild Award. The Gorge and Furiosa are the next movies in which the actress will appear.
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Charlie Day as Luigi
Mario’s shy younger brother and business associate is Luigi. When Mario is taken prisoner by Bowser and his army, he embarks on a rescue attempt for Luigi. The longest-running comedy series on FX, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, which Day also executive produces, is where he is best known for his role as Charlie Kelly.
The day has made other animated films before The Super Mario Bros. Movie. He has previously provided the voices for characters in The Lego Movie series and Monsters University. Day will make his directing debut in a feature-length movie in May 2023 with Fool’s Paradise, which he also authored and stars in.
Jack Black as Bowser
Bowser is the monarch of the Dark Lands and the King of the Koopas. He steals the potent Super Star in the film to take over the Mushroom Kingdom. Bowser intends to wed Princess Peach as well. Black has provided his voice for several animated projects in addition to The Super Mario Bros. Movie, including the Kung Fu Panda series and the computer games Brutal Legend, Broken Age, and Psychonauts 2.
Additionally, the actor has acted in several live-action movies, including High Fidelity, Shallow Hal, Orange School of Rock, County, Envy, The Holiday, Bernie, King Kong, Gulliver’s Travels, The House with a Clock in Its Walls, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, and the Jumanji movie series.
Keegan-Michael Key as Toad
A citizen of the Mushroom Kingdom who belongs to the toad species, Toad longs to embark on a journey. Key has had a fruitful career in both film and television. From 2012 to 2015, he co-created and co-starred in Comedy Central’s Key & Peele.
He also co-created and co-starred in USA Network’s Playing House from 2014 to 2017, Netflix’s Friends from College from 2017 to 2019, and Hulu’s Reboot in 2022. The Lego Movie, the Hotel Transylvania series, Angry Birds Movie, Storks, and Toy Story 4 are just a few of the animated movies in which the actor has appeared. He is now playing Josh Skinner on Schmigadoon on AppleTV+!
Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong
As the heir to the monarch of the Jungle Kingdom, Donkey Kong is a strong anthropomorphic gorilla. While traveling through the Mushroom Kingdom, the brothers come across King Donkey, and Mario and their son even engage in fierce combat.
As a comedian, Rogen is most recognized for his roles in the comedies Knocked Up, Neighbors, and Long Shot. In addition to co-writing and starring in films like This Is the End, Pineapple Express, and Superbad, the actor also created, produced, and performed in the R-rated animated feature Sausage Party.
In addition, he displayed his dramatic acting prowess in The Fabelmans, Steve Jobs, and Take This Waltz. Rogen has previously been on the television series Freaks and Geeks, Undeclared, and Pam & Tommy.
Fred Armisen as King Cranky Kong
As the monarch of the Jungle Kingdom, Cranky Kong is also in charge of the Kong Army, among other duties. He is also the father of Donkey Kong.
Armisen co-created and starred in IFC’s Portlandia from 2011 to 18 after appearing on Saturday Night Live from 2002 to 2013. The actor later co-created the Showtime comedy Moonbase 8 (2020-present) and the IFC mockumentary series Documentary Now! (2015-present). He most recently played Leslie in the Netflix 2023 series Unstable.
Sebastian Maniscalco as Spike
The previous Wrecking Crew leader of Mario and Luigi is named Spike. When the brothers quit the corporation to launch their own business, he feels angry with them. Actor and stand-up comedian Maniscalco has enjoyed success in both fields.
He also has supporting appearances in the films Green Book, The Irishman, and Spinning Gold. In addition to co-writing and starring in the upcoming comedy About My Father, Maniscalco will also appear in the HBO Max comedic series How to Be a Bookie.
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Charles Martinet as Mario and Luigi’s Father/ Giuseppe
In The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Martinet plays two characters. He provides the voices for Giuseppe, a citizen of Brooklyn, and Mario and Luigi’s father. Martinet uses the same accent as the brothers do in the games to speak when he is Giuseppe.
Since 1991, the actor has primarily been recognized for his work as Mario and Luigi’s voices in the Super Mario video game franchise. Additionally, he provided voices for Magenta in the video game Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero from 2021 and Parthurnaax in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim from 2011.
Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek
Koopa sorcerer Kamek advises and informs Bowser as he attempts to take over the Mushroom Kingdom. Richardson has provided the voices for several animated movies, including The Matrix Revolutions, Lilo & Stitch, Mortal Kombat, and Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge.
He has also provided the voices for several Simpsons characters. Richard’s voice work has been praised and from 2004 to 2008, his portrayal of the Joker on Cartoon Network’s The Batman garnered him two Daytime Emmy Award nominations.
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