This is why he’s no longer feeling “assured”
We’re just over a year away from the upcoming Super Mario film, yet one voice actor who appeared in the original movie as Spike is already experiencing doubts regarding a possible return.
In a recent conversation with ScreenRant, comedian and actor Sebastian Maniscalco expressed that he lacks much confidence in Foreman Spike making an appearance in the sequel. To be fair, this character was more of a cameo than anything substantial, paying homage to the arcade and NES game Wrecking Crew.
Here’s his humorous take on why he doesn’t believe Spike will be returning:
“So, we visited Universal Studios, and they had a Super Mario store with all the merchandise. I was there with my kids, and I said, ‘Guys, come on. I’m going to show you daddy’s character in a plush toy.’ There was no Spike, nothing. It stopped at me. It was every other character, and then just me. I don’t have any plush toy, no stuffed animal, no nothing. So, the fact that I didn’t have a plush toy isn’t giving me much confidence that I’ll be back for the sequel. I haven’t heard anything, so your guess is just as good as mine. [Chuckles]
Some comments on social media have also quickly pointed out how at the end of the first movie, Mario and Luigi relocated to the Mushroom Kingdom, leaving Spike back in Brooklyn.
Clearly, Maniscalco’s remarks don’t necessarily confirm anything yet, but we’re certain the film could easily work in just about anyone from the Mario universe into the next installment, should it choose to do so – whether it be a significant role, or simply a brief cameo, like many others in the original film.
The source also mentions that the main cast has yet to be confirmed for the second Mario movie, although it is fairly easy to speculate who might be returning at this point. Toad’s voice actor, Keegan-Michael Key, stated in October that the sequel will be “a little broader in scope” and will feature some “really amazing Easter Eggs”.
The next Mario film is set to release in the US on April 3, 2026 and in other regions during the same month. According to