After Nearly 30 Years, Charles Martinet Steps Down As Mario's Voice Actor

Nintendo announced that Charles Martinet, who has voiced Mario for decades, will no longer voice the character in upcoming games.
Martinet will take on a new role as a "Mario ambassador," meeting fans at events worldwide.
The reason for the change remains unclear, but a video suggests no ill will between Martinet and Nintendo.
It's unknown who will voice Mario going forward, including in the Super Mario Bros. film releasing in October.
Martinet called Nintendo exec Shigeru Miyamoto "Papa," highlighting their close creative relationship over the years.