A Nintendo took Mario fans by surprise with some not very pleasant news. According to the company, Charles Martinet, the original voice actor for the most famous plumber in the world, will no longer voice the character. The company used Twitter to explain the reason for his dismissal.
According to Nintendo, Martinet will continue to be Mario’s ambassador. Therefore, his role will be to travel and disseminate the plumber’s content throughout the world.
The voice actor has been playing Mario’s voice since 1995 and has thus won over countless fans of the mustachioed character. Nintendo promised that it will release a special message about this change soon.
Check out the company’s message below.
“Charles Martinet has been the original voice of Mario in Nintendo games for a long time, since ‘Super Mario 64’. Charles is now moving to Mario Abassador’s new band. With this transition, he will no longer record character voices for our games, but will continue to travel the world sharing the joy of Mario and interacting with you all.”
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A life dedicated to Mario Bros.
It’s not news to anyone that Mario Bros. is one of the most famous characters in pop culture. Despite the plumber’s popularity, one fact stands out: when Charles Martinet auditioned to voice the character, he simply didn’t know who he was. Can you believe?
Despite this, he got the role and is now known worldwide for bringing a unique personality to Mario, adapting the character to a warm and enthusiastic voice. The famous greeting “It’s me, Mario!”, created by him, has become his trademark and is instantly recognizable to fans of all ages.
Over the decades, Martinet has lent his voice to Mario in a variety of games, cartoons and public appearances, dedicating a life to this character. For Mario fans, his ability to capture the plumber’s joy and energy has contributed significantly to the franchise’s continued success.
Career goes beyond Mario
However, Martinet did not limit himself to just voicing Mario, on the contrary. He has also lent his voice to other popular Nintendo characters such as Luigi, Wario and Waluigi, demonstrating his versatility as a voice actor. Additionally, he is known for regularly attending events and conventions to meet fans and share joy.
For many, Mario’s voice actor managed to achieve complete success, becoming an influential figure in pop culture and gaining the appreciation and affection of fans around the world. His voice is intertwined with the character’s identity and makes people recognize Mario with a simple greeting.
Therefore, for many, the news that he will leave voicing Mario was almost a punch in the stomach. Now, the question remains whether a new voice actor will be able to generate all the identification and win the affection of fans as faithfully as Martinet managed.
