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Why Chris Pratt Changed Mario's Catchphrase
29 Mar
Summary
- Chris Pratt discussed altering Mario's catchphrase from "Mamma Mia."
- He questioned the phrase's relevance for a Brooklyn-born character.
- The actor aimed to adapt the Italian phrase for a non-Italian accent.
Chris Pratt, who voices Mario in the upcoming "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," shared insights into adapting the character's famous catchphrase, "Mamma Mia." Pratt explained that the original Italian exclamation felt incongruous for a character hailing from Brooklyn who doesn't speak with an Italian accent. He found it challenging to make the phrase sound natural and relevant.
Pratt noted his continuous effort to vary the delivery of "Mamma Mia," sometimes slowing it down to mitigate any perceived awkwardness. He expressed uncertainty about ever fully perfecting the line but indicated a desire to find a believable way for the Brooklyn-based Mario to use it. The movie, set to premiere on April 1, boasts a star-studded cast.
