“I get it.

Mostly, people don’t want something like this to get screwed up.

They’re precious about it.

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They’re careful.”

Others took issue with how Pratt is not Italian.

Speaking toi09, Pratt said he “totally” understands why people were upset.

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It stems from the love fans have for the Mario series, he said.

“There’s a passionate fan base and I’m one of the fans.

Mostly, people don’t want something like this to get screwed up.

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They’re precious about it.

And I’m grateful for that,” Pratt said.

“People love to voice opinions, as they should,” he said.

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“I think we’re going to be just fine,” he said.

“It is a place to escape to.

In the same interview, Pratt and Day discussed the possibility of additional Mario movies to come.

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“It’s not like Marvel is like, ‘Oh, you’re going to be Star-Lord.’

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