“When people hear Chris Pratt’s performance, the criticism will evaporate, maybe not entirely.”
Meledandri, who is Italian-American, doesn’t believe Pratt’s portrayal of Mario will offend Italians or Italian-Americans.
I think we’re going to be just fine," he said.
However, Meledrandri didn’t comment on that in the Deadline interview.
Meledandri did, however, briefly touch upon the significance of working with Nintendo.
ADonkey Kong spinoff featuring Seth Rogen is reportedly on tap next.
Charles Martinet, who voices Mario in the video game series, will have “surprise cameos.”
Very little is known about the story, or any specifics at all.
“I’d love to tell you all about it, but they are top secret with this stuff.
Absolutely, this is serious stuff,” Day said.
“I know nothing.
I show up, and they’re like, ‘You say this and you say that.’
And it’s all very funny and good.
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