HBO's fake Mario Kart trailer is a parody, not a real series
A trailer aired during the final episode of HBO's Saturday Live Show presents a live-action parody of Super Mario, starring Pedro Pascal as Mario. The dark, satirical tone and detailed sets echo HBO's adaptation of The Last of Us, with Pascal's character echoing his role as Joel. The parody includes exaggerated caricatures, such as Yoshi coming out as bisexual. No real series is planned due to Nintendo's copyright. The trailer is seen as a homage to The Last of Us's success rather than a credible new show. Pedro Pascal is busy with the next season of The Last of Us, and a Super Mario film is due in April.
Key facts
- HBO aired a fake trailer for a Super Mario live-action series during Saturday Live Show.
- Pedro Pascal plays Mario in the parody.
- The parody is a satire, not a real series.
- Nintendo has not authorized a Super Mario series.
- The trailer's dark tone and sets reference The Last of Us.
- Yoshi comes out as bisexual in the parody.
- A Super Mario film releases in April.
- Pedro Pascal will star in the next season of The Last of Us.
Entities
Artists
- Pedro Pascal
Institutions
- HBO
- Nintendo
- Naughty Dog