There’s big news in the world of Mario. The famous voice behind Mario and Luigi Charles Martinet is stepping down from his job. But don’t worry because we have a new voice actor named Kevin Afghani. He will be the one making Mario and Luigi talk in the new Super Mario game called “Super Mario Bros Wonder” on the Nintendo Switch coming on October 20.
Kevin Afghani’s Story
Kevin Afghani is a voice actor from Los Angeles. He’s not new to this job and he has voiced other characters in shows and games like Raditz in “Dragon Ball R&R” and Arnold in “Genshin Impact.” Kevin loves animation and video games which is why he chose this cool job of voice acting.
Nintendo’s Secret Plans
Nintendo the company that makes Mario games hasn’t told us if Kevin will keep being Mario and Luigi in future games. We’ll have to wait and see. They like to keep things a surprise.
Charles Martinet’s New Role
Charles Martinet the guy who was Mario for a long time is not saying goodbye. He’s becoming a Mario Ambassador which means he’ll still be part of the Mario world in a different way.
Kevin Afghani’s Exciting News
Kevin Afghani shared his big news on Twitter. He said he’s super proud to be Mario and Luigi in “Super Mario Bros Wonder.” He thanked Nintendo for giving him this chance to be in the Flower Kingdom, where the game takes place.
The New Mario Adventure
In this game, Mario and his pals leave the Mushroom Kingdom to save another place from trouble. It’s a bit different from the old Mario games with colorful and crazy levels. Mario has to collect special items and face new bad guys. He’s not alone and he’s joined by his friends like Luigi, Princess Peach and even Princess Daisy who can be played for the first time.
What’s Next for Mario
After “Super Mario Bros Wonder” Nintendo has more Mario games coming to the Nintendo Switch in 2023 and 2024. There are new games like “Princess Peach Showtime” and some old favorites getting a makeover like “Super Mario RPG.” So the fun with Mario continues.
It’s an exciting time for Mario fans as Kevin Afghani steps into the shoes of Mario and Luigi. He followed his passion for voice acting just like many of us follow our dreams. While we say goodbye to Charles Martinet as the voice of Mario, we look forward to new adventures and stories in the Mario universe.
FAQs
Who is Kevin Afghani?
Kevin Afghani is the new voice actor for Mario and Luigi in the “Super Mario Bros Wonder” game.
What other characters has Kevin Afghani voiced?
Kevin has voiced characters like Raditz in “Dragon Ball R&R” and Arnold in “Genshin Impact.”
Why did Charles Martinet stop voicing Mario and Luigi?
Charles Martinet retired from those roles but is still connected to Mario as a Mario Ambassador.
What is “Super Mario Bros. Wonder” about?
It’s a new game where Mario and his friends go on an adventure to save a place called the Floral Kingdom.
Are there more Mario games coming soon?
Yes Nintendo has more Mario games planned for 2023 and 2024 including new games and updated versions of old ones.