{"id":154941,"date":"2023-04-01T17:24:03","date_gmt":"2023-04-01T17:24:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/culture.org\/?p=154941"},"modified":"2023-06-12T13:53:44","modified_gmt":"2023-06-12T13:53:44","slug":"chris-pratt-envisions-a-future-with-multiple-super-mario-bros-films","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/culture.org\/gaming\/chris-pratt-envisions-a-future-with-multiple-super-mario-bros-films\/","title":{"rendered":"Chris Pratt Envisions a Future with Multiple Super Mario Bros. Films"},"content":{"rendered":"           <!--  <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n                jQuery(document).ready(function() {\r\n                    jQuery(\".key-accordion-item .key-menu\").on(\"click\", function() {\r\n                        if (jQuery(this).parent().hasClass(\"active\")) {\r\n                            jQuery(this).next().slideUp();\r\n                            jQuery(this).parent().removeClass(\"active\");\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            jQuery(\".key-content\").slideUp();\r\n                            jQuery(\".key-accordion-item\").removeClass(\"active\");\r\n                            jQuery(this).parent().addClass(\"active\");\r\n                            jQuery(this).next().slideDown();\r\n                        }\r\n                    });\r\n                })\r\n            <\/script> -->\r\n\r\n\r\n            <!-- start html -->\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"news-key-takeaway-wapper\">\r\n                                <span style=\"background-color:#4db2ee;\">Key Takeaways<\/span>\r\n                <ul class=\"news-key-nbox\" style=\"border-color:#4db2ee;background-color:rgba(77, 178, 238, 0.1);\">\r\n                                                        <li>Chris Pratt and Charlie Day, who play Mario and Luigi, have personal connections to the Super Mario Bros. franchise, which has driven their approach to their roles with care and passion.<\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\"The Super Mario Bros. Movie\" features a star-studded voice acting lineup and high expectations, with talks of a sequel and a film centered on \"Luigi's Mansion.\"<\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>Despite controversy surrounding his casting, Pratt remains empathetic towards fans' concerns and recognizes their protectiveness over the franchise.<\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>Both Pratt and Day believe the upcoming film taps into the sentimentality and nostalgia that fans have for the Super Mario Bros. franchise.<\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>Fans are eagerly anticipating the release of \"The Super Mario Bros. Movie\" and its potential to usher in a new era of movies based on the beloved franchise.<\/li>\r\n                                                <\/ul>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            \n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chris Pratt, the voice of Mario in the upcoming animated film &#8220;The Super Mario Bros. Movie,&#8221; sees immense potential in the popular video game franchise, hoping it will lead to several more movies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pratt and Charlie Day, who voices Mario&#8217;s brother Luigi, both have personal connections to the franchise, having played the games since their childhoods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This personal attachment to the series has driven the actors to approach their roles with care and passion.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>A Star-Studded Cast and High Expectations<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The movie, set to hit theaters on April 5, features a world-class voice acting lineup, including Keegan Michael-Key as Toad, Jack Black as Bowser, Anya-Taylor Joy as Princess Peach, Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong, and Fred Armisen as Cranky Kong.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The story revolves around Mario and Luigi, New York City plumbers, who find themselves in the magical Mushroom Kingdom and become involved in a war against Bowser.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While nothing is official yet, Pratt has already hinted at a sequel to the upcoming film.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In an interview with CBR, he mentioned that the movie&#8217;s post-credit scene gives fans a taste of what might be in store for the franchise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, there has been talk of a film centered on &#8220;Luigi&#8217;s Mansion,&#8221; the 2001 GameCube game.<\/span><\/p>\n                        <!-- <div class=\"container-c\"> -->\r\n                        <!-- <div class=\"row justify-content-between\"> -->\r\n                        <!-- <div class=\"col-post-800\"> -->\r\n                        <!-- start html -->\r\n                        <div class=\"blockquote-wapper\">\r\n                            <div>\r\n                                <span class=\"text_quot\">\r\n                                    <p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In an interview with io9, Pratt attributed the negativity surrounding his casting to the passionate fanbase that does not want the creators to mishandle the movie.<\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/span>\r\n\r\n                                <div class=\"quot_icon\">\r\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/culture\/icons\/i_quot.svg\" type=\"image\/svg+xml\">\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"quot_tick\" src=\"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/culture\/icons\/i_quot_tri.svg\" type=\"image\/svg+xml\">\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <!-- end html -->\r\n                        <!-- <\/div> -->\r\n                        <!-- <\/div> -->\r\n                        <!-- <\/div> -->\r\n                                    \n<h2><strong>Pratt Addresses Casting Controversy<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the announcement of Pratt&#8217;s casting as Mario, the internet has been buzzing with mixed reactions, including shock, confusion, and anger.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite the backlash, Pratt remains unfazed and even empathizes with fans&#8217; concerns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In an interview with io9, Pratt attributed the negativity surrounding his casting to the passionate fanbase that does not want the creators to mishandle the movie.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the discontent stems from Pratt&#8217;s connections to a controversial church, Zoe Church, which has been associated with anti-LGBTQ stances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pratt has previously defended his church, stating that its doors are open to &#8220;absolutely everyone.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nevertheless, he acknowledges the fans&#8217; protectiveness over the franchise and is grateful for their careful attention.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Exploring the Sentimentality of the Super Mario Bros. Franchise<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both Pratt and Day believe the upcoming film taps into the sentimentality and nostalgia that fans have for the Super Mario Bros. franchise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They hope that their dedication to their roles and the care they put into their performances will result in a movie that resonates with audiences and honors the cherished memories associated with the games.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the release of &#8220;The Super Mario Bros. 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