Glen Powell Joins The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Cast: Fox McCloud Has Found His Voice!
Glen Powell, one of the most popular names in Hollywood recently, has officially joined the cast of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, the latest fruit of the partnership between Nintendo and Illumination. Powell will bring to life the character of Fox McCloud, the iconic leader and talented pilot of the Star Fox series. According to the official announcement, the film will be released simultaneously in the United States and the United Kingdom on April 1st.
Following The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which was released in 2023 and shattered records by grossing over $1.3 billion worldwide, fans have been eagerly waiting to see if a "Nintendo Cinematic Universe" (NCU) would be established. The inclusion of Fox McCloud in a Mario film proves Nintendo's seriousness about bringing its various brands together on the big screen. The cosmic atmosphere of the Super Mario Galaxy games is preparing to offer audiences an epic visual feast by combining with the intergalactic adventures of the Star Fox team.
Glen Powell had proven his worth in the action genre in recent years with his performances in major productions such as Top Gun: Maverick and Twisters. It is believed that the actor's charismatic and leader-spirited voice tone will be a perfect match for the captain of the Arwing ship. The Fox McCloud character first appeared on the Super Nintendo (SNES) platform in 1993 and has since become one of the most beloved figures in the gaming world. How the character will be integrated into the Mario universe is already a subject of great curiosity.
This move is seen as part of Nintendo's strategy to build a vast entertainment empire, not limited to just the plumber brothers, with projects such as the The Legend of Zelda live-action film known to be in development. While the April 1st release date has raised suspicions of a traditional "April Fools'" joke among some fans, the scale of the production and the inclusion of a name like Glen Powell are driving expectations to the peak. In the coming weeks, the first trailer for the film and the voice cast for other rival characters such as Star Wolf are expected to be announced.
