Longtime Voice of Mario Charles Martinet Steps Down from Role, Becomes "Mario Ambassador"

Charles Martinet is retiring from voicing Mario after portraying the character since the 1990s.
Martinet will now serve as a "Mario Ambassador," representing Nintendo at public events around the world.
It is unclear who will voice Mario going forward, with speculation that Chris Pratt may take over the role.
Martinet has voiced Mario, Luigi, Wario, Waluigi and other characters in over 150 Nintendo games.
Nintendo plans to release a video message from Martinet and Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto addressing the change.