Chris Pratt talks Mario’s voice, acting in iconic franchises

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Published 2023-03-31
Chris Pratt stops by the TODAY plaza to talk about lending his voice for the title character in the “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” his latest role in an iconic blockbuster franchise. Thanks to Fandango, fans in the crowd are getting tickets to see it in theaters!

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All Comments (21)
  • @danwashereman
    I’ll never understand why people hate Chris Pratt so much. He genuinely seems like a cool guy.
  • @OscarMPG1
    I never doubted Pratt the minute he was cast.
  • @markperez9613
    In the words of Shigeru Miyamoto: “He’s so cool”
  • @chrisd653
    Love his Mario voice. Makes sense to change it up for 90 minute movie. Mario actually needs to be a character.
  • @alex24017
    I grew up with Mario, and I think Chris Pratt is the perfect choice for Mario
  • @nj9766
    So down to earth and kind hearted! Love his voice as Mario and can’t wait for the movie! 🙌🖤
  • I love the fact that this man gets to be a LEGO character, Star-Lord, a Jurassic character, and now Mario. :)
  • @ludonymous526
    Fun fact: Chris is a big fan of the "Super Mario Bros." franchise, so him landing on the role of the happy-go-lucky plumber was kind of a given.
  • @SushiPalace1
    2:16 i like how he did the Mario voice a front of the crowd behind him and amaze by him
  • @M64bros
    As a Mario fan of my own, I am absolutely fine with Chris Pratt voicing Mario. I know at some points there might be some serious moments and I Actually love Mario having a little more of a serious tone or moment Just like Sonic in his games or movies, I'm totally fine with him. Voicing Mario.
  • @Link-Link
    "wahoo! It's a me!" Haha Chris sounded pretty good there
  • I just met Chris Pratt at the Santa Barbara film festival and he was so awesome and very nice to me . We talked about Jurassic world , and Crichton and the new Mario movie . I admire him as the new man for movies and series . He’s the best
  • People keep saying he doesn't sound like Mario By that logic Chalres is the only Mario that sounded like Mario When other characters like Peter cullen and Lou Albano sounded nothing like Charles What im trying to say here is that people need to realize thata they're are other takes of Mario
  • Once again, Chris Pratt confirms something a lot of us knew...the voice from the games wouldn't fit a 90 min. Storyline. It is still Very important to find the Right take for Mario to suit the narrative, not just the Obvious take to suit a trademark icon. Plus, it's not like we can't get used to this voice change...once we realize the Mario Bros. had different voices in the past before Martinet(and he's playing the Father in this movie). This change is nothing...compared to the Whole experience! ❤
  • I’m super exited for Mario I love illumination I’m planing on seeing it this coming Wednesday
  • @Plustooner
    I’m so hype now we got 5 days left! I will know this movie is going to lit this world!
  • @AndySaenz
    All of the movies he makes are very successful at the box office! Chris Pratt is a LEGEND.
  • Wasn't impressed with the casting at first but But his voice as Mario is growing on me. Excited and hope to get Yoshi.