Donald Glover reveals how he landed the role of Yoshi in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie: 'I was honored to play anybody as iconic'

Donald Glover reveals how he landed the role of Yoshi in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie: 'I was honored to play anybody as iconic'

When Nintendo and Illumination revealed that actor-musician Donald Glover was stepping into the role of Yoshi for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, the consensus was that it was a surprisingly good and unexpected casting choice. While Chris Pratt voicing Mario was initially controversial and Jack Black voicing Bowser felt spot-on, Glover as a cartoon dinosaur felt like a less obvious but inspired fit.

Here's How Donald Glover Landed The Yoshi Role In 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie'

Source: MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images / Getty When it comes to landing a role in a major franchise, sometimes all it takes is a little persistence and a lot of love for the culture. That is exactly how Donald Glover secured one of the most unexpected yet buzzworthy roles in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. According to Polygon, Glover actively wanted the role of Yoshi and made passionate moves to secure it. After watching the …

Donald Glover ‘Campaigned’ His Way Into Super Mario Galaxy Movie

Source: Ibra Ake / Courtesy RCA Records Donald Glover ‘Campaigned’ His Way Into Super Mario Galaxy Movie Donald Glover campaigned his way into The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, where he voices Yoshi alongside a star-studded cast including Jack Black, Chris Pratt, and Brie Larson. Glover, a huge fan of the Super Mario franchise, expressed his excitement about joining the iconic movie and shared his approach to the role. Fans have praised Glover’s voi…