dailyloe.com – Charlie Day, star of the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie, sparked laughter during a promotional interview in Tokyo. He was asked to name his favorite Luigi in recent American history on the Tintoria podcast. Day first named himself before delivering a deadpan second choice.
He humorously added Luigi Mangione as his number two pick. This prompted co-star Anya Taylor-Joy to hide her face in amusement. Fellow actor Keegan-Michael Key burst into joyful laughter at the quip.
The podcast hosts, Stefano Rapone and Daniele Tinti, thanked Day for the dream answer. The joke references the incarcerated Luigi Mangione, charged in a high-profile murder case. Internet jokes have long connected the name to Mario’s brother character.
This marks a rare official Nintendo-adjacent mention of the viral comparison. The moment occurred during press for a major family-friendly blockbuster. It showcases Day’s comedic instincts from his It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia background.
Cast members from that show are known for maintaining Hollywood decorum off-set. Day’s playful response broke from that typical star-level demeanor. The bit can be found at the 10-minute mark in the podcast video.[]
Source: Yahoo
