Who plays Jumpman in ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ and what’s his relation to Mario?

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Audiences and critics don’t seem to be in agreement regarding The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

Critical scores, which populated review aggregators before audiences had a chance to see the flick, labeled Mario as a “soulless ploy to sell us merchandise,” and fan expectations plummeted. Once they actually laid eyes on the film, however, viewers found themselves surprised, showering it with praise. It’s nothing groundbreaking, by any means, but it’s a colorful, fun homage to a staple of video games, and it hits the nail right on the head for its target audience: kids.

In the wake of Mario‘s official release, its audience score began to quickly outpace the measly 53% reviewers initially gave it. Its audience score on Rotten Tomatoes is currently sitting at 96%, showcasing just how big the gap is between critical and audience reception.

The film’s popularity is on a sharp climb as a result, and interest in the various characters and references scattered throughout the movie are likewise getting a boost. Chris Pratt’s less-than-nuanced role as Mario has been re-litigated to absolute death already, but some of the alternate voice talent is just starting to get attention. One character, in particular, is turning heads, but all is not as it seems. In the wake of the film’s release, questions about the character of Jumpman started to overwhelm the web, but the character’s status in The Super Mario Bros. Movie is a bit confusing.

First, let’s dig a bit into the character of Jumpman. It’s important to note that no one goes by this name in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, but there is a precedent for the character. See, before he was known as Mario, the man himself went by an alternate title: Jumpman. It’s a pretty on-the-nose moniker, given