Our last performer hopes Nick Offerman is at Super Mario Bros.

The sequel to the Super Mario Bros. movie is over a year away, but Wario's name has surfaced: American season 1 star and Ron Swanson himself Nick Offerman.

Performance host Craig Mazin surfaced under Mario's opponent's name as he spoke with Ign on the red carpet before Season 2 of America Season 2.

HBO's last performer, Craig Mazin, thinks Wario is misunderstood – Nick Offerman pic.twitter.com/idui04botb

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“I think Nick Offerman will actually do a really good job,” Mazin said. “Just bring some traction. Because I love Vorio, I think he's misunderstood.”

Mazin has previously said that Wario is his favorite character in Mario Kart. Mazin continued: “I hope people understand why Volio.” “He's Volio! He'll win!”

Offerman is perhaps known for his seven seasons of running at NBC sitcom parks and entertainment venues. He won the Emmy Award in the first season of our final season.

The sequel to the Super Mario Bros. movie will be released next year. In October, Toad voice actor Keegan-Michael Key teases the follow-up movie Will feature “real tailoring”.

The record of the documentary Super Mario Bros. movie has a long list of Nintendo characters, but remains on the table. In an interview Men's DiaryKai said the sequel will include characters who are absent from the first movie, some of whom should please the most stubborn Nintendo fans.

“I think what they're creative is that they really expand the universe in which these characters live, and we're going to meet some new people,” Key said.

“We’re going to meet some new people who are old favorites, some who I think are really profound people, but because of the way the story is introduced now, these characters will be very interesting.”

But who? Nintendo fans speculate about various characters suitable for “deep cut” Bill, from well-known draft picks like Bowser JR and Rosalina to Tatanga and Toadette. For now, we don't know who to expect, but Key does say the second movie is “a bit broad in scope, and where it happens is very interesting knowledge and Mario world”.

Nintendo and Lighting announce next Super Mario Bros. movie The release date for last year was April 3, 2026. While not much has been revealed, it has been confirmed that Super Mario Bros. film directors Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic will return.

Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto said at the time: “Once we are ready to share more information, we will let you know the details. This time, Illumination and Nintendo employees are working together. We are considering expanding Mario's world further and it will have a bright and interesting story. Hope you look forward to it!”

Before the sequel is confirmed, Bowser voice actor Jack Black will star in the Minecraft movie Steve, who said he wants to show off more voices in any follow-up, When he came up with the idea of ​​a musical called Bowser Revenge. “I think it should be a complete musical, like what Todd Phillips did to Joker 2,” he said.

Bowser in Super Mario Bros. Landing 100 on the billboardbut Black was initially hesitant about singing in the movie. He told IGN He tried to “don't do too much crossover” but his character sang, but he couldn't pass on a love song.

Meanwhile, the final season of the US Season 2 will debut on April 13, 2025.

Michael Peyton is the director of events and partnerships for IGN, covering Tentpole events including San Diego Comic Con, Gamescom and Ign Fan Fest. He has worked in the entertainment industry for over 15 years and his red carpet adventures have taken him anywhere from Oscars to Japan to Buenos Aires, Argentina. Follow him @michaelpeyton for socializing