The Super Mario Bros. Movie: Why is Chris Pratt facing backlash over his casting?
People were excited when they heard that Universal Studios was adapting the Super Mario Bros. video games into movies. The game has managed to become a part of the childhood of many people that they hold it close to their hearts. An entire generation grew up playing Super Mario Bros. games. So even before the trailer was released, they were holding it to exceptionally high standards. People were immediately disappointed and disappointed when they found out that the voice actor for Mario is Chris Pratt, who is non-Italian. After that, the actors and producers of the film faced a lot of backlash for the fact that the character would have been voiced by an actor of Italian heritage, but the role went to Chris Pratt.
Chris addresses this issue
Chris said that he fully understands how passionately people feel about this issue, and he understands because he is a part of the Mario fanbase himself. He stated that the Super Mario Bros. games are "the soundtrack to your youth" and continued by saying that he, too, "destroys it in a way that someone can come along and grab some kind of cash with the movie."
Chris urges the audience to "come see it once, and then we can talk." He also added, "I really think once you see the movie, and you know, in all honesty, I think you need to see it twice."
Producer Chris Meledandri is with Chris Pratt
He assured people that when they hear about Chris Pratt's performance, criticism will fly away. "As someone of Italian-American heritage, I think I can make that decision without worrying about offending Italians."
Chris Pratt’s 'Super Mario Bros. Movie' co-director defends him amid fan backlash https://t.co/NMbPAbTnDU
— Fox News (@FoxNews) March 3, 2023
Chris Pratt reacts to criticism of voice accents in #SuperMarioMovie: "Go watch the movie and then we can talk." Full interview: https://t.co/p2LDxJcOmf pic.twitter.com/BhMZSsSHZC
— ExtraTV (@extratv) March 27, 2023
Twitter defends Chris Pratt
Users took to Twitter to defend Pratt. It looks like Chris Pratt's explanation has convinced Super Mario fans. Chris's interview seemed to have a positive influence on the fandom. Fans are eagerly waiting for the release of the film.
Release date for Super Mario Bros. movie
Fans seem to be eagerly awaiting the release of The Super Mario Bros. Movie. The movie is slated to release in the United States on April 5, 2023.