The full cast of the long-awaited "Super Mario Bros." movie has been revealed! "Guardians of the Galaxy" star Chris Pratt will be voicing the iconic Nintendo hero, Mario.
Pratt reacted to the casting news and shared his memories of the popular video game series by confessing he used to steal quarters out of a wishing well to play it at the arcade.
"It's wild," he said. "But I clearly stole someone else’s wish, so just waiting for that row of karma dominoes to come crashing down on me."
MORE: Ahead of Father's Day, Chris Pratt reveals what new baby Lyla has taught himHe also teased he's been "working hard" to perfect his Mario voice.
Illumination, the studio behind "Despicable Me," unveiled the upcoming film's star-studded full lineup.
Playing Mario's beloved Princess Peach is "The Queen's Gambit" star Anya Taylor-Joy while his lovable sidekick and brother, Luigi, will be played by "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" star Charlie Day.
Rounding out the list of heroes are Keegan-Michael Key and Seth Rogen, who will playing Toad and Donkey Kong, respectively.
As for who will be playing Mario's longtime enemy, Bowser, Jack Black will breathe life into the fire-breathing creature.
Chris Pratt as Mario
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Anya Taylor-Joy as Peach
Charlie Day as Luigi
Jack Black as Bowser
Keegan-Michael Key as Toad
Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong
Fred Armisen as Cranky Kong
Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek
Sebastian Maniscalco as Spike
Surprise cameos from Charles Martinet
Other announced cast members include "SNL" alum Fred Armisen as Cranky Kong, Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek the Magikoopa and Sebastian Maniscalco as Spike.
Charles Martinet, who has voiced Mario since the 1990s, will have "surprise cameos" for the animated flick.
The "Super Mario Bros." movie is slated to smash into theaters next year on Dec. 21, 2022.
