Canadian actor Seth Rogen to star in new Super Mario movie

Canadian actor Seth Rogen will be taking his talents to the Mushroom Kingdom.

On Thursday, Nintendo revealed a star-studded cast of voice actors for its upcoming animated Super Mario movie. The announcement was made during a Nintendo Direct, with game designer, producer, and director Shigeru Miyamoto sharing the latest details.

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Miyamoto explains that Nintendo has been working with film company Illumination and its CEO, Chris Meledandri. Illumination is best known for its work on the Despicable Me series, The Secret Life of Pets, and Sing.

Nintendo Direct/YouTube

Rogen will take on the role of Donkey Kong for the movie.

The Super Mario Bros. Animated Film movie is heading to theaters in North America on 12/21/22!

Check out the voice cast for the upcoming movie below 👇 pic.twitter.com/Xj31P6hk6y

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) September 23, 2021

Joining him will be Chris Pratt (Mario), Anya Taylor-Joy (Peach), Charlie Day (Luigi), Jack Black (Bowser), and Keegan-Michael Key (Toad), among other talents.

Chris Pratt as Mario
Anya Taylor-Joy as Peach
Charlie Day as Luigi
Jack Black as Bowser
Keegan-Michael Key as Toad
Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong
Fred Armisen as Cranky Kong
Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek
Sebastian Maniscalco as Spike
Surprise cameos from Charles Martinet

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) September 23, 2021

A visual sneak peek of the film has yet to be shared, but the animated Super Mario Bros. film is expected to be released in North America on December 21, 2022.