The Shocking Truth Behind Charles Martinet's Replacement in Super Mario Bros Wonder

Concerns have arisen among fans regarding the potential replacement of longtime Mario voice actor Charles Martinet in the upcoming Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Martinet's distinctive high-pitched tone and Italian accent have become inseparable from the iconic plumber ever since their introduction in Super Mario 64. Over the years, Martinet has lent his voice to Mario and various other characters in nearly every Mario game, garnering immense adoration from fans. Consequently, there was a significant backlash when it was revealed that Chris Pratt would assume the role of the hero in The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

As a result, some fans speculate that Nintendo may be seeking to replace Martinet in future Mario games. However, Martinet has reassured everyone that he intends to continue voicing Mario for as long as he is able. He has consistently expressed his affection for the character and his commitment to his role as the Mushroom Kingdom's esteemed plumber. Despite these assurances, recent Mario announcements have reignited rumors about Martinet retiring from his beloved position.

After the trailer for Super Mario Bros. Wonder was unveiled during this week's Nintendo Direct livestream, fans immediately began discussing the possibility of Charles Martinet being replaced as the voice of Mario. Twitter users like GemOnTW have pointed out that Mario sounds somewhat different in Wonder, comparing it to Martinet's usual voice in previous Mario games. On the other hand, users such as BlueBowser and Chris Schilling believe that the voice remains the same, suggesting that Nintendo simply had Martinet record new voice samples.

This speculation about Martinet being replaced is not exclusive to Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Some players have also noticed a difference in the voice of Mario's arch-rival, Wario, in the trailer for WarioWare: Move It. The explanations given by fans for Mario's alleged voice change in Super Mario Bros. Wonder can also be applied to WarioWare: Move It. However, neither Nintendo nor Charles Martinet have made any official comments regarding this matter at the time of writing.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder, which will be exclusively released for the Nintendo Switch on October 20, features Mario's iconic voice portrayed by Charles Martinet. While some fans have speculated a potential difference in the recent trailer, Martinet's cheerful performance as the beloved gaming mascot remains widely adored by players who have come to appreciate him as the dedicated plumber and occasional hero of the Mushroom Kingdom.

Source: NintendoLife