A new The Super Mario Bros. Movie trailer features Luigi finally saying his iconic catchphrase, and it's perfect. Charlie Day stars as the green overall-clad Mario brother in the upcoming video game adaptation. When he finds himself captured by Bowser (Jack Black), the tyrannical leader of the Koopa race, Mario (Chris Pratt) must ally himself with iconic characters from the popular video game franchise, including Donkey Kong (Seth Rogen), Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy), and Toad (Keegan-Michael Key), to defeat Bowser's invading army to protect the Mushroom Kingdom.
Luigi finally utters his iconic catchphrase in the latest The Super Mario Bros. Movie TV spot by Illumination Entertainment. Check out the trailer below (via SuperSonicWoody):
The phrase, "You just got Luigi'd," was popularized by an early The Super Mario Bros. Movie poster featuring Luigi. In the new trailer, Luigi says it after he defeats his frightening pursuer by accident.
What Is Luigi's Role In The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Significant details regarding The Super Mario Bros. Movie have been kept under wraps as the film's April 5 release date nears. However, early trailers have shown both Luigi and Mario will be inadvertently sucked through a portal, transporting them to a new world. Unfortunately, the two are somehow separated during the journey, with Luigi finding himself in a far darker place than Mario.
Although it appears that Luigi will likely be separated from Mario for the bulk of the film, he will not be insignificant to the story. Much of Bowser's scenes will undoubtedly be with Luigi, using him as a way to show the king's character motivations, delivering vital exposition for his part of the story. While Mario is introduced to the Mushroom Kingdom and trains with his new allies to take on the impending threat, Luigi has an opportunity to learn about Bowser and his army, deciphering their weaknesses to assist his brother during their potential reunion.
With The Super Mario Bros. Movie's premiere a little more than two weeks away, audiences do not have to wait much longer to see how Luigi influences Bowser from his compromised position. Although Luigi was conceived as a mere sidekick to Mario early in the original video game franchise, the film offers him an opportunity to stand out on his own. As Luigi is held against his will and shown trapped with other creatures, he may prove his worth and could prove influential enough to lead a revolution from within.
Source: Illumination Entertainment (via SuperSonicWoody)
