Charles Martinet , to Stop Voicing Mario.
Martinet has voiced the iconic character for more than 25 years.
Some of the main titles he's appeared in include 'Super Mario 64,' 'Super Mario Odyssey' and 'Super Mario Galaxy,' The Verge reports.
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But on Aug.
21, Nintendo announced that Martinet will transition his role within the company.
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Charles is now moving into the brand-new role of Mario Ambassador.
, Nintendo, via X.
With this new 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!, Nintendo, via X.
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, Nintendo, via X.
The announcement follows speculation about why the character's voice sounded different in previews of 'Super Mario Bros.
Wonder,' which will debut in October.
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Nintendo confirmed Martinet's absence in 'Wonder' via a letter to Polygon.
While Charles is not involved in the game, we’re excited to honor his legacy and contributions, including looking ahead to what he’ll be doing as a Mario Ambassador, Nintendo, via letter to Polygon.
Many people were also disappointed about Martinet not appearing in 'The Super Mario Bros.
Movie,' in which Chris Pratt voiced Mario instead.
Many people were also disappointed about Martinet not appearing in 'The Super Mario Bros.
Movie,' in which Chris Pratt voiced Mario instead
