The cast of THE Super Mario Galaxy movie currently flying around the world and conducting interviews to promote the animated film, which is now being released in theaters. And when Luigi’s voice actor, Charlie Day, was asked who his favorite Luigi in “recent American history” was, the Always sunny in Philadelphia The actor laughed before naming the alleged murderer Luigi Mangione.
In a recent interview event in Tokyo, Japancertain actors of THE Super Mario Galaxy movie discussions with an interviewer about the next film. Pretty standard stuff. These interviews are usually boring where guests answer pre-selected questions with media-friendly answers and company-approved jokes. I imagine that for a Nintendo film, these events are even more controlled and planned than usual. This is Charlie Day’s response when asked to name his Favorite Luigi all the more surprising and hilarious.
❗During the Super Mario Galaxy movie cast interview, actor Charlie Day (who plays Luigi) said that Luigi Mangione was one of his favorite Luigis in recent American history. pic.twitter.com/6MwVQ1gdnU
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“You play Luigi, a great Italian,” the interviewer asks. “Who is your favorite Luigi in recent American history?” » Immediately after being questioned, Day repeats: “In recent American history?! » while Keegan-Michael Key shouts. Then Day laughs extremely hard and Princess Peach actress Anna Taylor-Joy hides her face with her hand.
“Well, me, first of all,” Day said, holding back his laughter. “Number one. Um, Luigi Mangione…Luigi Mangione number two.” The interviewer, as everyone laughs more, says that’s what he wanted. Thanks to this guy for giving Day the perfect opportunity to give this answer.
For those who are not aware, Mangione is currently facing charges for allegedly killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York on December 4, 2024. This sparked a short manhunt for Mangione, who was ultimately arrested days later.
Since then, Mangione has become very popular on the internet due to her good looks and many people’s hatred towards insurance companies. Following the murder, Luigi fans associated the alleged killer with the Nintendo character, with some fans even coming out to cheer the young man on. wearing Nintendo-inspired outfits. I have to imagine Nintendo hated all of this, and I bet they won’t be happy about one of the main stars of the movie directly connecting Mangione to Luigi like that. What I would give to be a fly on the wall at Nintendo headquarters right now.
