Following early previews last Saturday, critics took to social media to let us know of their approval of The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Now, Charlie Day, who portrayed the titular character’s brother Luigi, has expressed his desire to reprise his role in the animated film adaptation of the Mario spin-off video game series, Luigi’s Mansion, if it ever happens.
The 47-year-old actor made this known during an interview with ComicBook.com’s Brandon Davis.
When the latter enquired about his interest in returning as Luigi in the potential spinoff, Day shared his enthusiasm for the topic and outright stated his desire for the film and role. He said, “Yes I do. Big time. You’re not the first [to ask] but let’s get that out in the zeitgeist. Let’s make this happen, okay? I am in.”
Prior to this, Day had initially revealed his interest in a Luigi’s Mansion adaptation during an interview with ComicBook in February 2022, when he was yet to be cast for the new Super Mario film. He also confirmed he is familiar with the spinoff when he played the Super Mario Brothers as a kid, as well as through his son who plays the game on his Nintendo Switch.
During a recent interview with CBR, Day and Chris Pratt, who voiced the titular character in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, stated their preferred storyline for The Super Mario Bros. Movie sequel, with both actors echoing Mario Golf.
Pratt, however, revealed that the film’s creative team discussed Luigi’s Mansion. In his words, “Listen, there’s like, at the end of the film, there’s a post-credit sequence that gives you a taste of what the sequel could be about. And that gets me very, very excited. But there’s been talk of Luigi’s Mansion. That was a Gamecube game. I think that would be great.”
Apart from Pratt and Day, The Super Mario Bros. Movie features multiple A-list actors including Anya Taylor-Joy, Jack Black, Keegan Michael-Key, Seth Rogen, Fred Armisen, and Sebastian Maniscalco, among others. They play Princess Peach, Bowser, Toad, Donkey Kong, Cranky Kong, and Foreman Spike respectively.
Chris Meledandri, Illumination Studios CEO, produced the film alongside Shigeru Miyamoto, the creator of the Super Mario universe. Matthew Fogel developed the screenplay, while Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic directed it.
Given that Nintendo and Illumination Studios are yet to provide any information regarding other Super Mario-related projects, it is uncertain if The Super Mario Bros. Movie will get a sequel and if they will adapt Luigi’s Mansion. However, many sources suggest that the film’s performance at the box office will inform the production companies’ decision.
By the way, Day isn’t the only supporting cast member that wants a spinoff of his character. During a recent interview with Collider, Rogen expressed interest in reprising his role as Donkey Kong in a spinoff that stars the character.
Although it was originally slated for an April 7 release, The Super Mario Bros. Movie will now arrive in cinemas across the United States on April 5.
