Charles Martinet and Shigeru Miyamoto have explained Martinet’s new role as ‘Mario Ambassador’.
21.08.2023 - 16:07 / gameranx.com / Charles Martinet / Mario / Will
It’s hard to believe, but it looks like the voice of Mario in video games will soon be a bit different. Taking to Twitter today, Nintendo has revealed that the actor who was responsible for Mario’s voice for decades now is stepping back. From now on, it looks like Charles Martinet will not be the voice of Mario. However, it’s noted that Charles will be stepping into the role of Mario Ambassador. We’re not sure who will take the mantle in the future, but plenty of previous lines can likely be used in the meantime.
Mario doesn’t necessarily have too many lines spoken, but the phrases he utters are quite iconic. Over the years, Charles Martinet is the man who was responsible for giving Mario a voice to begin with. His credits for the iconic video game character go back to 1994 for Mario in the CD-ROM version of Mario Teaches Typing. But ever since then, you’ve heard Charles utter phrases for Mario in countless video games. Everything from mainline Mario titles to spin-offs was Charles.
My new Adventure begins! You are all Numba One in my heart! #woohoo !!!!!!! https://t.co/3YWYewlnXt
The actor, now age 67, has continued to portray countless characters for video games, films, to television series. We’re not sure if the actor will be stepping back from additional projects or if this is just related to the character Mario. At any rate, we at least know that he is stepping back from recording character voices for Nintendo games right now. Being that he is now the Mario Ambassador, it will likely be that you’ll still see Charles associated with Mario for years to come.
Furthermore, in the tweet that was sent out today from Nintendo, it’s noted that a special video message will come out featuring both Shigeru Miyamoto and Charles Martinet. This is set to release at a future date, and that could also shed some light on what’s coming for the iconic character for future video game releases.
With that said, another Mario game is coming out into the marketplace in October. You can mark your calendars down for October 20, 2023, with the release of Super Mario Bros. Wonder. This brand-new platform title will be released exclusively for the Nintendo Switch. Included in the game, players will get to play as either Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Princess Daisy, Toad, or Yoshi as they go through several courses. Meanwhile, we know that there is a brand new power-up that will transform players into an elephant. How this bizarre new transformation will aid players in the game has yet to be unveiled.
Charles Martinet and Shigeru Miyamoto have explained Martinet’s new role as ‘Mario Ambassador’.
Years ago I met Charles Martinet at E3. We shot a quick video where I said “It’s a-you?” and he shrieked “It’s a-me!” in the voice. I was so taken aback that I said “Holy Sh*t!” – He immediately took me aside and asked me not to post the video, as it would be inappropriate for children. We ended up posting it anyway, with my swear bleeped out, and it was a cute, hopefully inoffensive bit of fun. But what I really took away from that moment is how much Charles Martinet cares about his fans. He wants to fill their hearts with hope and joy, and not whatever the opposite of those two things is. That may be why we still haven’t heard exactly why he’s no longer the voice of Mario in the games.
It was a surprise to fans worldwide when we discovered that the iconic character, Mario, would receive a new voice actor. Nintendo’s flagship character had been voiced for decades by Charles Martinet. This actor has been offering his talents to Nintendo to give Mario those iconic phrases fans have become familiar with. But after his lengthy run, it looks like Charles was ready to hang up his cap and pass the torch. Unfortunately, we’re not sure just who that torch has been passed on to.
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Charles Martinet has been the voice of Nintendo's mascot Mario since 1996, but no more. Nintendo has announced that the actor is to step down from the role, and will instead act as a «Mario ambassador» in the future, which is all rather ceremonial and full of pomp for a gig that mainly involves shouting «wa-hoo!»
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The Mario franchise has been around for a long time, and Charles Martinet, who voices the plumber, is just as iconic. That’s coming to an end with Nintendo announcing that Martinet is stepping back from recording character voices for its titles.