The identity of Mario’s next voice actor will remain a mystery until the credits roll in an upcoming game, according to Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser. Speaking at Nintendo Live 2023, Bowser confirmed that fans will have to wait until the release of Super Mario Bros. Wonder on October 20th to discover who will be taking over the iconic role. He also stated that there are no plans to make any announcements prior to the game’s release.
Charles Martinet, who has been the voice of Mario and other Nintendo characters for many years, recently announced his departure from the role. This has left fans eagerly anticipating who will fill his shoes. However, with Nintendo keeping tight-lipped about the casting decision, leaks may be the only way for fans to find out beforehand.
Speculation about who will replace Martinet is rife, but no rumors have surfaced yet. It is expected that the role will be given to a voice actor with experience in Nintendo games, or possibly even Chris Pratt, who voiced Mario in the 2022 film adaptation. However, since Nintendo has not made any announcements, it is possible that they are still searching for the perfect fit.
| Date | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 5 | Nintendo Live 2023 | – |
| Aug. 21 | Charles Martinet steps down | – |
| Oct. 20 | Super Mario Bros. Wonder release | – |
Source: DOTESPORTS
