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\nCriticism of Chris Pratt’s casting as Mario in Nintendo’s upcoming Super Mario Bros. movie will likely “evaporate” once people hear his performance for themselves, it’s been claimed. <\/p>\n

\nThe choice of Hollywood hunk Pratt – star of Marvel, Jurassic World – as Mario raised eyebrows among many fans when it was first announced. <\/p>\n

\nNow, Chris Meledandri, boss of Mario and Minions animation studio Illumination, has responded.\n<\/p>\n

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Criticism of Chris Pratt’s casting as Mario in Nintendo’s upcoming Super Mario Bros. movie will likely “evaporate” once people hear his performance for themselves, it’s been claimed. The choice of Hollywood hunk Pratt – star of Marvel, Jurassic World – as Mario raised eyebrows among many fans when it was first announced. Now, Chris Meledandri, boss of Mario and Minions animation studio Illumination, has responded. 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