Pedro Pascal starred in a spoof Mario Kart trailer impressed by HBO’s The Last Of Us whereas showing on Saturday Night Live final evening (February 4) – test it out beneath.
“HBO’s The Last Of Us is a hit, proving that a video game can become a prestige dystopian drama. This Spring, HBO is doing it again with another iconic game,” began the voiceover to the parody Mario Kart trailer.
“It’s been ten years since our kingdom fell. The only thing we have left? Hope,” continues the video earlier than Pedro Pascal introduces himself. “It’sa me, Mario.”
Tasked with transporting Princess Peach to Rainbow Road, the trailer additionally introduces reimagined variations of Luigi, Yoshi and Toad as they race in opposition to “main bad guy” Bowser. “All your favourite wacky racers, reimagined as dramatic, complex HBO characters,” promised the voiceover.
“Karting out here isn’t a game,” explains Pascal’s Mario whereas later, Princess Peach asks, “What if we crash?”
“A little guy in a cloud comes and uses a fishing rod to put you back on the road,” replies Mario, referencing Lakitu. Check out the video beneath:
Pedro Pascal stars as Joel within the HBO adaptation of the long-lasting online game The Last Of Us, which was initially launched in 2013. The TV sequence proved to be vastly profitable upon launch, and has already been renewed for a second season.
However, following the success of the present, Naughty Dog has delayed the PC launch of remaster The Last Of Us Part 1.
“We at the studio have been completely blown away by the outpouring of love and support for The Last Of Us these last few weeks,” stated the online game firm. “So, we want to make sure that The Last Of Us Part 1‘s PC debut is in the best shape possible. These additional few weeks will allow us to ensure this version of The Last Of Us lives up to your, and our, standards.” It will now be launched March 28.
Elsewhere, each Pascal and co-star Bella Ramsey have revealed they’ve performed the online game, after being “encouraged” to keep away from it.
Later this 12 months, the official The Super Mario Bros. Movie will probably be launched, starring Chris Pratt because the titular plumber.
The movie was first introduced in 2018 (some 4 years after rumours beginning circulating), and the primary trailer was launched again in October.