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In a YouTube podcast uploaded on August 5, 2021, Maniscalco mentioned that he would be providing the voice of "[[Foreman Spike|Spike]], [the Mario brothers'] boss" in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'' co-produced by [[Illumination]].<ref>Bert Kreischer (August 5, 2021). [https://youtu.be/LVmOEe7hOgo Bertcast # 476 - Sebastian Maniscalco & ME]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved October 6, 2021.</ref> This was announced officially in a Nintendo Direct on September 23, 2021.<ref>Nintendo (September 23, 2021). [https://youtu.be/dG9fAtmYdlM Nintendo Direct - 9.23.2021]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved September 24, 2021.</ref> During an interview in ''{{wp|Live with Kelly and Mark}}'', Maniscalco stated that he initially auditioned for the role of [[Mario]], but was ultimately given the role of Spike.<ref>Live with Kelly and Mark (May 26, 2023). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0IKmQtljF0 Sebastian Maniscalco Plays Spike in "The Super Mario Bros. Movie"]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved May 31, 2023.</ref> | In a YouTube podcast uploaded on August 5, 2021, Maniscalco mentioned that he would be providing the voice of "[[Foreman Spike|Spike]], [the Mario brothers'] boss" in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'' co-produced by [[Illumination]].<ref>Bert Kreischer (August 5, 2021). [https://youtu.be/LVmOEe7hOgo Bertcast # 476 - Sebastian Maniscalco & ME]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved October 6, 2021.</ref> This was announced officially in a Nintendo Direct on September 23, 2021.<ref>Nintendo (September 23, 2021). [https://youtu.be/dG9fAtmYdlM Nintendo Direct - 9.23.2021]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved September 24, 2021.</ref> During an interview in ''{{wp|Live with Kelly and Mark}}'', Maniscalco stated that he initially auditioned for the role of [[Mario]], but was ultimately given the role of Spike.<ref>Live with Kelly and Mark (May 26, 2023). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0IKmQtljF0 Sebastian Maniscalco Plays Spike in "The Super Mario Bros. Movie"]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved May 31, 2023.</ref> | ||
In a Youtube video, he was asked if he would be reprising his role as Spike in [[Untitled The Super Mario Bros. Movie follow-up|the sequel to ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'', he shared a story that went to Universal Studios and tried to show his kids a Spike plush, but the store didn't have a Spike plush, while also saying that he hasn't heard anything about returning as Spike for the sequel.<ref>[https://screenrant.com/super-mario-bros-movie-2-foreman-spike-return-sebastian-maniscalco-response/]</ref> | |||
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| Born | July 8, 1973 (age 51)[?] |
| Super Mario–related role(s) | Voice actor for Spike in The Super Mario Bros. Movie |
Sebastian Maniscalco (born July 8, 1973 in Arlington Heights, Illinois) is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He is best known for his comedic stand-up routines, and has released five comedy specials. He is also known for his acting roles in Green Book, and he played Joe Gallo in The Irishman.
In a YouTube podcast uploaded on August 5, 2021, Maniscalco mentioned that he would be providing the voice of "Spike, [the Mario brothers'] boss" in The Super Mario Bros. Movie co-produced by Illumination.[1] This was announced officially in a Nintendo Direct on September 23, 2021.[2] During an interview in Live with Kelly and Mark, Maniscalco stated that he initially auditioned for the role of Mario, but was ultimately given the role of Spike.[3]
In a Youtube video, he was asked if he would be reprising his role as Spike in the sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie, he shared a story that went to Universal Studios and tried to show his kids a Spike plush, but the store didn't have a Spike plush, while also saying that he hasn't heard anything about returning as Spike for the sequel.[4]
References
- ^ Bert Kreischer (August 5, 2021). Bertcast # 476 - Sebastian Maniscalco & ME. YouTube. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
- ^ Nintendo (September 23, 2021). Nintendo Direct - 9.23.2021. YouTube. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
- ^ Live with Kelly and Mark (May 26, 2023). Sebastian Maniscalco Plays Spike in "The Super Mario Bros. Movie". YouTube. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
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