NIntendo Direct: Super Mario Galaxy movie trailer and cast revealed
Nintendo recently held a brief but exciting Nintendo Direct livestream, focusing exclusively on the upcoming film, *The Super Mario Galaxy Movie*. Unlike traditional Directs that often showcase trailers for new games, this event was a teaser for the highly anticipated sequel to 2023’s blockbuster hit, *The Super Mario Bros. Movie*. Fans can look forward to a space-themed adventure that mirrors the beloved 2007 game, *Super Mario Galaxy*. The short trailer provided a glimpse into the vibrant world of the movie, capturing the essence of the game while promising to deliver a visually stunning experience.
In addition to the trailer, Nintendo made headlines by announcing two significant cast members. Academy Award winner Brie Larson has been cast as Princess Rosalina, the galactic protector who plays a pivotal role in the film’s storyline. Larson, a well-known fan of Nintendo games, brings her experience as a superhero in *Captain Marvel* to this new role, making her a fitting choice for the character. On the comedic side, Benny Safdie, co-director of *Uncut Gems*, will voice Bowser Jr., the film’s primary antagonist. This casting decision adds an intriguing layer of humor, as Safdie’s recent projects include *Oppenheimer* and *Happy Gilmore 2*. The juxtaposition of a serious filmmaker stepping into the whimsical world of Mario brings a unique charm to the film, which is set to hit theaters on April 3, 2024.
With its star-studded cast and a storyline that promises to engage both fans of the game and newcomers alike, *The Super Mario Galaxy Movie* is poised to be another hit for Nintendo and Illumination Pictures. As fans eagerly await its release, the combination of nostalgia and fresh storytelling is sure to attract a wide audience, ensuring that Mario’s adventures continue to thrive on both the big screen and in the hearts of gamers.
Nintendo
held a Nintendo Direct livestream…of sorts on Wednesday.
No, there weren’t any trailers for new
Switch 2
games or anything like that. It was only a few minutes long and was dedicated solely to the upcoming film
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
. The sequel to 2023’s blockbuster hit
The Super Mario Bros.
Movie
is taking Mario and friends to space, just as the game
Super Mario Galaxy
did in 2007. The trailer is just a quick peek at the movie, but it looks a lot like the game it’s inspired by.
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That’s not all, though. Nintendo also revealed two key new cast members for the movie. Playing the role of galactic protector, Princess Rosalina is Academy Award winner Brie Larson, who, perhaps not coincidentally, is also a noted fan of Nintendo games. (She also has quite a bit of experience playing a galactic protector in the form of Captain Marvel.) That one makes sense.
On the funnier end is
Uncut Gems
co-director Benny Safdie as Bowser Jr., the movie’s primary villain. Safdie has also worked as an actor, sure, but the idea of anyone at Nintendo watching and enjoying
Uncut Gems
is bringing me a lot of joy this morning. Safdie most recently appeared in
Oppenheimer
,
Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.
, and
Happy Gilmore 2
.
Behold, the itty bitty baby Bowser in all his glory.
Credit: Universal and Illumination Pictures
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
comes out in theaters on April 3.
