The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has added even more star power to the popular video game adaptation franchise by bringing in a Marvel star and an esteemed director in two major roles.
As announced by Nintendo during The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct livestream on YouTube, Avengers: Endgame star Brie Larson has joined the cast as the “cosmic protector” Princess Rosalina. Additionally, director-turned-actor Benny Safdie has been cast as the “mischievous” Bowser Jr. Both actors made their debut in the new Super Mario Galaxy Movie trailer, which has fans excited for the sequel.
It’s fitting that Princess Rosalina appears in the new movie, as the character was first introduced in the original Super Mario Galaxy game. Known as the Watcher of the Stars, Rosalina is responsible for protecting the cosmos and the Lumas. She is often found in the Comet Observatory—a location we got a sneak peek of in the trailer.
Bowser Jr., on the other hand, is known as a troublemaker. With his father, Bowser, now shrunken after eating a mini mushroom at the end of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, it is expected that Junior will take on a more prominent antagonist role in this sequel. In the trailer, Bowser Jr. approaches Mario and declares, “I’m Bowser Junior, and I’m going to be taking my father now.” In the games, Bowser Jr. is the heir of the Fire Kingdom and a formidable opponent, though not as powerful as his dad.
Brie Larson is best known for portraying hero Captain Marvel in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). She has also lent her voice to animated characters, most recently in the Netflix series *Scott Pilgrim Takes Off*. Benny Safdie is one-half of the acclaimed Safdie brothers directing duo, known for films like *Uncut Gems* and *Good Time*. Besides directing, Safdie has appeared as an actor in numerous films, including *Happy Gilmore 2*, and is set to star in Christopher Nolan’s *The Odyssey*.
Larson and Safdie join returning cast members Chris Pratt as Mario, Charlie Day as Luigi, Jack Black as Bowser, and Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach. Directors Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic return for the sequel, working from a script written by Matthew Fogel. Composer Brian Tyler is also back to create the film’s score.
With this talented new cast and creative team, the Super Mario Galaxy Movie promises to be an exciting continuation of the beloved franchise. Stay tuned for more updates as the release date approaches!
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