Comment on Charles Martinet Will No Longer Voice Mario
exoplanetary@lemmy.world 10 months ago
Honestly that’s fair. Dude’s getting old, I don’t think it’s reasonable to expect him to voice Mario forever. I’m glad they’ve got him as an ambassador though, for now at least. I’d imagine he’ll help whoever next voices Mario get it right so his voice isn’t too radically different.
EsheLynn@lemmy.blahaj.zone 10 months ago
It’s just a shame he’s been downgraded to what appears to be a sideshow piece. I mean, if he’s happy doing it, more power to him. He’s been Mario for, like, 20 years? Good luck to the next Mario. Those are some big overalls to fill.
MrZee@lemm.ee 10 months ago
If I recall correctly, he says it is hard on his vocal chords to do the voice. Have you read something where he says he wants to keep doing the voice acting? Or might he be happy to move to an easier role?
EsheLynn@lemmy.blahaj.zone 10 months ago
No, not at all. Just sad cuz nostalgia is all. Cool he wants to travel and meet fans of him and the franchise, it’s just… Again, kinda feels like a bit of a travelling sideshow attraction is all. Maybe it would be better if he retired is my point of view. It would bother me to be reduced to what feels like a circus act or county fair attraction. “Come see the Bearded Lady, after that, get Charles Martinet’s autograph!” Ya know?
crashoverride@lemmy.world 10 months ago
30, almost 30 years. You lost a decade somewhere bro
magic_lobster_party@kbin.social 10 months ago
He started at Nintendo 1991, so more than 30 years.