How do you know Benny Safdie from Super Mario Galaxy Movie

With the first trailer for Super Mario Galaxy Movie Nintendo and Illumination fans finally got their first look at the new faces joining the cast. After success Super Mario series first foray into the animated film scene with Super Mario Bros. Movie in 2023, it's no wonder its sequel is upping the ante with new voice talent. Two new additions to the cast are Brie Larson as the voice of Rosalina and Benny Safdie as the voice of Bowser Jr.

Cast Super Mario Galaxy Movie is already stacked, with returning actors such as Chris Pratt as Mario, Charlie Day as Luigi, Anya Taylor-Joy as Peach and Jack Black as Bowser. Not only is Brie Larson a Nintendo fan, but she has experience playing the role of a powerful cosmic entity, having played Captain Marvel in the MCU. Benny Safdie, on the other hand, may not be as familiar to Nintendo fans as his filmography is largely split between writing and acting roles.

Super Mario Galaxy features Benny Safdie as Bowser Jr.

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While Safdie may not be a household name like Black or Larson, he has the skills to bring the villainous Bowser Jr. to life on the big screen. The award-winning writer, director and actor is probably best known for his work on 2019 Uncut gemstoneswhich he co-wrote and directed with his brother Josh Safdie. However, Safdie has no shortage of good on-screen appearances.

Benny Safdie's acting roles

Movie/TV series	Role	Year
Happy Gilmore 2	Frank Manatee	2025
Curse	Dougie Schecter	2023–2024
Oppenheimer	Edward Teller	2023
Are you there God? It's me, Margaret	Herb Simon	2023
Obi-Wan Kenobi	Come on	2022
Stars at noon	CIA man	2022
Licorice pizza	Joel Wachs	2021
Pieces of a woman	Chris	2020
Good time	Nick Nikas	2017
Person to person	Eugene	2017
Uniformity	Craddock Brother #2	2016
Solid gold	Goldman	2012
John is gone	John	2010
La Corsa	Federico	2009
He knows lonely John	John	2008
Yeast	River Guy 2	2008
The Charles Riverbank Story	Charles River River	2008
John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island	John	2007
The story of Ralph Handel	Ralph Handel	2006
If you see something, say something	Merchant 2	2006
Alberto lives in the bathroom	Benny the salesman	2004

It can be seen that Benny Safdie has a wealth of experience in both serious and comedic roles throughout his acting career. His roles in comedies like Happy Gilmore 2, Are you there God? It's me, Margaretand Licorice pizza likely to serve as the basis for his portrayal of Bowser Jr., whose demeanor is sketchy but funny. Much like Jack Black portrayed Bowser in the first film, Koopa Kid has the potential to steal the show as Super Mario Galaxy Moviethe main villain with Safdie behind the wheel.

Benny Safdie's writing roles

Movie/TV show	Year
Smash Machine	2025
Curse	2023–2024
Question and answer	2020
Goldman v. Silverman	2020
Uncut gemstones	2019
Trophy hunter	2012
Black balloon	2012
John is gone	2010
Daddy Longlegs	2009
Nothing doing	2008
He knows lonely John	2008
The Charles Riverbank Story	2008
John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island	2007
The back of her head	2007
If you see something, say something	2006
The Adventures of Slater's Friend	2005

While some Mario fans may not recognize Safdie's acting credits, his writing credits also speak volumes for his career in the film industry. Not only does Safdie have the comedic chops to do well as Bowser Jr., but his work on dramas like Uncut gemstones and Smash Machine leaves room for Super Mario Galaxy Movie have an element of sincerity amidst the crazy hijinks of Super Mario Bros. and new characters like Rosalina and Bowser Jr. Galaxy Super Mario is already a beautiful and heartfelt game, so balancing that emotional aspect with the humor that Illumination is known for will be right up Safdie's alley when translating to the big screen.

Super Mario Galaxy Movie is slated for a release date of April 3, 2026.