How Jack Black Changed Super Mario Bros. Movie's 'Peaches' Song For The Better

The Creation of 'Peaches'

The creative team behind The Super Mario Bros. Movie recently revealed how Jack Black changed the 'Peaches' song for the better.

Bowser (Jack Black) singing

Black, who starred in the animated adaptation as Bowser, initially turned down the request to perform the song, wanting to keep 'my rock and my movies' separate. However, after hearing the directors' initial version, he created a new version that was considered to be for the better.

Bowser singing in the Super Mario Bros. movie

Black's resistance to singing a song was evident when he stated, 'Nah I like to keep it separated, my rock and my movies. Unless that’s part of the plan for the beginning, you never said anything about songs when we started.' Despite this, he ultimately embraced the idea and put his own spin on it, expecting that his version might be too over the top or emotional for the movie.

Bowser (Jack Black) looking sharp for his wedding with Peaches (Anya Taylor-Joy), whose back is turned against Bowser in The Super Mario Bros. Movie

The directors' version of the song was described as funnier than Black's, but he was protective of his music and was determined to make it the best it could be. The 'Peaches' song turned out to be a hit and a runaway viral sensation, surprising even Black himself.

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Can Super Mario Bros. Movie 2 Top 'Peaches'?

Black's 'Peaches' song wasn't the only notable use of music within The Super Mario Bros. Movie. The inclusion of the infamous 'DK Rap' from 1999's Donkey Kong 64 during the introduction of Seth Rogen's Donkey Kong also received divisive responses from audiences, despite being largely considered a cult classic.

Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach in The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

Now, attention turns towards whether the potential Super Mario Bros. Movie 2 can top 'Peaches'. The song has not only become a viral success but is also in the running for a Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Song. Black's uncertainty about the sequel's chances is evident, but he has been eager about the directions a Super Mario Bros. Movie 2 could go, particularly pitching the subtitle Bowser's Revenge and wanting a Joker 2-like musical approach.

The Future of the Super Mario Bros. Movie Franchise

Despite uncertainty about the sequel's chances, Black's dedication to upping the scale of music in the sequel and his desire to get the viral song right from the start could see him develop a track to rival that of the first movie early in the development cycle. This could give the whole creative team enough time to try and top it.

The potential for a sequel to the Margot Robbie-led movie remains unclear, but a Mario follow-up has seen more promising updates from its creative team. Black's eagerness to return to business suggests that there may be developments on the horizon.