Charles Martinet, the iconic voice behind Nintendo’s beloved character Mario, has announced that he will no longer be voicing Mario or any related characters, Your Content has learned.
Instead, he will be transitioning into the role of Mario Ambassador. Charles Martinet has been synonymous with the voice of Mario for decades, starting from the era of Super Mario 64. His distinctive voice has been a staple in numerous Nintendo games, bringing joy and nostalgia to millions of fans worldwide.
“Charles Martinet has been the original voice of Mario in Nintendo games for a long time, as far back as Super Mario 64. Charles is now moving into the brand-new role of Mario Ambassador.” Nintendo said in a statement. “With this transition, he will be stepping back from recording character voices for our games, but he’ll continue to travel the world sharing the joy of Mario and interacting with you all!”
“It has been an honor working with Charles to help bring Mario to life for so many years and we want to thank and celebrate him. Please keep an eye out for a special video message from Shigeru Miyamoto and Charles himself, which we will post at a future date.”
In his new role as Mario Ambassador, Martinet will not be involved in voice recording for games. However, he will continue to engage with fans globally, sharing the magic of Mario and its legacy. This new role signifies a shift in his involvement with the brand, focusing more on outreach and interactions with the Mario community.
While it’s the end of an era with Martinet stepping back from voicing Mario, his legacy will continue in his new role. Fans around the world will undoubtedly be eager to see what the future holds for both Martinet and the Mario franchise.
The special video message from Shigeru Miyamoto and Charles Martinet is highly anticipated and will provide more insights into this significant transition.