Luigi actor in Super Mario Galaxy Movie says Luigi Mangione is his second favorite Luigi

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Charlie Day is back as the voice of Luigi in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and he surprised everyone when asked about his favorite American named Luigi – he said Luigi Mangione!

The highly anticipated sequel to Nintendo and Illumination’s Super Mario Bros. Movie hit theaters this week. Chris Pratt and Charlie Day return as the voices of Mario and Luigi, while Anya Taylor-Joy reprises her role as Princess Peach and Brie Larson joins the cast as Princess Rosalina.

Okay, so we’re sent flying all over the galaxy to deal with Bowser’s son, Bowser Jr., who’s a real handful! It’s a blast, honestly, and it definitely takes inspiration from Super Mario Galaxy, but the coolest part is it’s loaded with little nods and references to pretty much every Nintendo game ever. Seriously, it’s an Easter egg hunt for fans!

It’s not just the game itself that’s capturing attention. This week, Day sparked conversation with a comment completely unrelated to playing games like Super Mario or Star Fox.

Charlie Day says Luigi Mangione is his second favorite Luigi

I was so excited to see the cast of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie doing press in Tokyo! They were on the Tintoria Podcast, and the interviewer asked Charlie Day a really fun question: who his favorite American Luigi has been lately.

this is sending me so bad😭😭😭

— ً (@bloodanya) April 1, 2026

Day keeps repeating the phrase “In recent American history,” appearing to grasp the interviewer’s intent. Meanwhile, Keegan-Michael Key, known for his distinctive voice work, bursts into laughter, and Anya Taylor-Joy responds with a facepalm.

Day immediately responded with his own name, followed by “Luigi Mangione.” The short video of this exchange has become very popular online, and the reason might be obvious if you follow current events.

Anthony Mangione is an American man involved in a highly publicized and controversial criminal case. He’s accused of murdering Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, in December 2024.

This case has caused a lot of discussion, with some people seeing the defendant as a hero because he supposedly targeted Thompson as a way to protest problems with the American healthcare system. He is currently awaiting a federal trial.

Nintendo is careful to keep a family-friendly reputation, so this connection feels a bit off. His reaction has definitely sparked a lot of conversation, with many online praising his honesty.

I really expected him to stop at just saying ‘me’ and make a joke, but then he actually named Luigi Mangione,” one person commented. Another added that Nintendo probably wouldn’t be happy with that response.

Someone else joked, “There’s a Luigi to fix your leaky pipes, and another to fix the problems with our economic system – they’re both just doing a public service!” Another person commented, “That’s a clever way to advertise a kids’ movie!”

Many people have noted that the interview is surprisingly humorous, a stark contrast to what you’d anticipate for a discussion about the game Super Mario Galaxy. As an example, Anya Taylor-Joy is unexpectedly asked, “What are three benefits of having a monarchy instead of a democracy?”

Key was then asked if Toad should start a revolution to replace the kingdom with a republic. One fan found the entire interview incredibly funny, describing it as “genuinely hilarious.”

Someone commented that the sudden shift from a lighthearted moment to a surprisingly complex question – asking Anya, who plays Princess Peach, to argue the merits of monarchy over democracy – was jarring but hilarious. They said it made them burst out laughing.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie is playing in theaters now. Plus, you can explore our list of the best video game adaptations and see what other films are scheduled for release through 2026.

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2026-04-02 14:19