![]() ![]() "Everybody was like, ‘Oh, how come they didn’t cast an Italian American for the role?' So I read for Mario," said the comedian born to Italian immigrant parents. When asked by co-host Mark Consuelos how he didn't get the titular part, Maniscalco revealed that he actually did audition for Mario by emulating the iconic work done by Charles Martinet in the games. ![]() RELATED: No chocolate here: Chris Pratt learns the hard way you can't really eat the 'Mario' gold coinsĪctor/comedian Sebastian Maniscalco briefly touched on the subject while appearing as a guest on LIVE with Kelly and Mark to promote his new comedy film: About My Father (now playing in theaters). ![]() Yes, he already proved himself more than capable of tackling animation work in The LEGO Movie, but could he handle the pressure of playing one of the most well-known characters ever created? (Yes, thankfully, it turned out). While Pratt enjoyed household name status thanks to leading roles in the Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic World franchises, some viewers were curious as to how his live-action charisma would translate into Nintendo's mustachioed mascot known for blue overalls, a red cap, and, most importantly, a thick Italian accent. Movie made for an interesting all-star casting move after Illumination Entertainment, Universal Pictures, and Nintendo first announced that blockbuster celebrity Chris Pratt had been cast as the beloved video game plumber.
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