Chris Pratt’s voice similarity to Tony Soprano’s loses him the Super Mario Bros Role
Chris Pratt was initially cast as Mario in the upcoming Super Mario Bros. movie however, his voice from the original version of Mario wasn’t considered due to its similarity to Tony’s voice.
Pratt reveals his failed audition for Tony Soprano on The Sopranos due to voice
On The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Pratt revealed his audition for Tony Soprano on the HBO series The Sopranos. Unfortunately, producers weren’t fond of his voice sounding like that of someone different than what to feature in the movie;. However, his character was base on Tony Soprano from that show.
Pratt acknowledged directors had different ideas for Mario, so he felt the need to create something fresh. Although he didn’t reveal who would be providing the voice, he expressed his delight that fans would get to hear it.
Super Mario Bros. movie, produced by Illumination (the same studio behind Despicable Me and Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch adaptation), will hit theaters on December 21, 2022! Enjoy an animated adventure brought to you by Illumination!
Ensembled cast includes Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, and Keegan Michael Key
Pratt join by an ensemble cast, including Ally Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Charlie Day as Luigi, Jack Black as Bowser, and Keegan Michael Key as Toad. Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, the film stars John Goodman (Kill Bill).
Super Mario Bros. has been a beloved video game icon since its launch around 1985, and its first live-action film featuring Bob Hoskins and John Leguizamo in 1993 earned critical acclaim at the time. It will soon make their big screen debut in an upcoming movie, ‘ Super Mario World, which promises to take these beloved characters to new heights.
Super Mario Bros. movie promises to take beloved characters to new heights
The crowd eagerly anticipates what new features the movie will offer. With such an experienced crew and creative team behind it, there’s every reason to believe this film will be a massive success with both critics and viewers alike.
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