Iconic Mario Voice Actor Charles Martinet Retires, Leaving Nintendo in Search of a New Voice

Charles Martinet, the voice actor behind Mario, Luigi, and Wario in Nintendo's Super Mario Bros. games for the past three decades, will no longer voice those characters. Nintendo announced that Martinet will transition into the role of "Mario Ambassador," continuing to promote the joy of Mario worldwide. The change was first noticed by fans in recent game trailers, and Nintendo confirmed the switch after weeks of speculation. Chris Pratt and Charlie Day have been cast as the voices of Mario and Luigi, respectively, in the upcoming Super Mario Bros. Movie.