Mario Movie Stars React to the Disturbing Truth About the Mushroom Kingdom's Blocks

Chris Pratt, Donald Glover, and Charlie Day were left stunned after learning a dark piece of Super Mario lore: the iconic blocks in the game are actually made from the transformed bodies of the Mushroom Kingdom's inhabitants. During a recent interview promoting the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie, the actors reacted to the trivia, which originated from a 1993 Nintendo guide. The revelation adds a somber layer to the otherwise cheerful world of Mario, casting the franchise's cheerful hero in a new light. Pratt, who voices Mario, called it "deeply unsettling," while Glover and Day expressed shock and surprise. The movie, set to release later this year, promises to balance the darker elements of the lore with the series' trademark whimsy.