But Chris isn't fazed by the backlash. In fact, he says he "totally" understands the concern people have when it comes to someone new playing the beloved character.
"There’s a passionate fan base and I’m one of the fans. I get it," Chris told Gizmodo.
"Mostly, people don’t want something like this to get screwed up. They’re precious about it. They’re careful. And I’m grateful for that."
Chris also said previously that even though there are changes to the character, he really does think he did Mario justice with his performance.
“I worked really closely with the directors and trying out a few things and landed on something that I’m really proud of and can’t wait for people to see and hear,” he told Variety.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie hits theaters April 5.
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