Breaking News: Meet the Dynamic New Voice Actors Behind Super Mario Bros Wonder!
Super Mario Bros Wonder set to delight fans as the eagerly awaited release draws near Get ready for a fresh twist as the new voice actor for Mario finally reveals his exciting role in the game
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Kevin Afghani announced on social media that he is the new voice actor for Mario and Luigi in Super Mario Bros. Wonder, replacing Charles Martinet.
According to a leaked datamine, the cast list was revealed, but actor Mick Wingert dismissed the rumor that he would be voicing Mario.
Fans and fellow voice actors were quick to offer congratulations to Afghani for landing the role and expressed their excitement to hear his performance in the game, with some also speculating on his future projects. Despite this, Martinet will continue to serve as a Mario ambassador.
Just a week prior to the release of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Kevin Afghani, the newly appointed voice actor for both Mario and Luigi, took to social media to announce his role. The long-standing voice for the Mario brothers, Charles Martinet, who had been voicing Mario since 1994 and Luigi since 1996, had created speculation among fans when the responsibility was handed over to a new actor. This shift in voice actor had already been noticed in the preview trailer for Wonder, released back in June.
Leading up to the game's launch, retailers like Walmart gained access to demo kiosks where players could try out the game. Moreover, an alleged datamine revealed the complete cast list and credits for Super Mario Bros. Wonder. According to the leaked information, Mick Wingert, another experienced actor, was believed to have been chosen to portray the beloved Nintendo character. However, Wingert quickly denied these rumors and clarified that he was not the voice of Mario. This misconception has now been put to rest, thanks to the confirmation from the actual voice actor for Mario.
Kevin Afghani joyfully announced on Twitter that he has been chosen as the voice of Mario and Luigi in Super Mario Bros. Wonder, expressing his gratitude to Nintendo for this amazing opportunity. Based in California, Afghani is a talented voice actor known for his work in various web original projects, including providing character voices for the Mashed YouTube channel and portraying Raditz in the Dragon Ball R&R fan series by MasakoX. Fans of Genshin Impact may also recognize him as the English voice of Arnold.
Upon hearing the news, many fellow voice actors and fans flooded Afghani with congratulations for securing such an iconic role as Mario. They praised his talent based on what they've already heard in the recent trailers for Super Mario Bros. Wonder. The gaming community eagerly shared the announcement on social media, eagerly anticipating the opportunity to hear Afghani's portrayal of the beloved character in the upcoming game. Some fans even expressed their hopes to hear more of Afghani's performances in future game projects. Additionally, some individuals humorously expressed relief that Chris Pratt was not cast as Mario, although this improbable scenario was never likely to occur.
Charles Martinet will no longer voice Mario or Luigi in the games. Instead, he will become a Mario ambassador, signing autographs and performing the iconic voices at Nintendo events. Although his absence in the role will be felt, particularly by long-time fans, there is great anticipation for Afghani to take over as the new voice of Mario and Luigi. Be on the lookout for Super Mario Bros. Wonder, releasing exclusively for the Nintendo Switch on October 20th.
