The internet has been consumed by the question of who will replace long-time Mario voice actor Charles Martinet, and rumors circulated that Mick Wingert might be the new voice of the iconic Nintendo plumber. However, Wingert denied his involvement in Super Mario Bros. Wonder, leaving fans and internet sleuths puzzled. People have analyzed an unconfirmed list of voice actors from the game’s credits, but it lacks specific roles, making it difficult to determine who will voice Mario. While Wingert and Kevin Afghani emerged as potential candidates, Wingert’s denial only added to the mystery. The search for Mario’s new voice continues as fans eagerly await a response from Nintendo.
As speculation grew about Wingert’s potential role as Mario, he clarified that he was not voicing the character. Despite Wingert’s extensive experience and similarities between Afghani’s voice and the Wonder Flower character in trailers, the situation remains unresolved. The list of voice actors includes other possibilities, such as Portuguese actor Luis Barros, Italian actor Paolo de Santis, and even existing Mario voice actors filling additional roles. The uncertainty surrounding the cast list and Nintendo’s silence on the matter only deepens the mystery of who will voice Mario in the upcoming game.
Nintendo announced Martinet’s retirement earlier this year, and fans are eager to know who will take over the role he has portrayed since 1994. Martinet will transition into the role of Mario Ambassador, spreading the joy of Mario worldwide. However, the exact nature of this new role remains unclear. The search for the next Mario voice actor continues, with speculation and analysis of the cast list leading to more questions than answers. Until Nintendo provides official confirmation, the internet will be left wondering who Mario truly is.
