Chris Pratt Altered Mario’s “Mamma Mia” Catchphrase For Movies: “I’ve Always Tried To Vary”
Why it matters: Chris Pratt's vocal choices for Mario will be heard by audiences when the Universal Pictures sequel premieres April 1.
- Chris Pratt altered Mario’s signature “Mamma Mia” catchphrase for the upcoming Universal Pictures sequel, finding the original high-pitched, Italian-accented delivery inconsistent with his Brooklynite portrayal.
- Pratt admitted it was "always hard to find how 'Mamma Mia' works" for his version of the character, leading him to "always tried to vary" the line delivery.
- The Super Mario Galaxy Movie features a star-studded cast including Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Charlie Day as Luigi, and Donald Glover as Yoshi, among others.
Chris Pratt, reprising his role as Mario, explained his deliberate alteration of the iconic "Mamma Mia" catchphrase for the upcoming Universal Pictures sequel, premiering April 1. Pratt found the original Italian-accented delivery incongruous with his Brooklynite Mario and sought to vary its expression, acknowledging the challenge of making it sound natural.
