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There are two popular Luigis in American culture: the cartoon plumber from the franchise, and Luigi Mangione, the alleged killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Charlie Day, who voices the former Luigi, also considers himself a fan of the latter.
During a press event in Tokyo for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which is now playing in theaters, longtime It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia scene-stealer Charlie Day — who voices Luigi in the franchise — was asked by an interviewer on the Tintoria Podcast who his “favorite Luigi in recent American history?”
Charlie Day named Luigi Mangione has his “second favorite Luigi in recent American history” during chaotic interview
Day, who was clearly and expertly teed up to give a specific answer, repeated the question back while he processed the joke — “In recent American history?!” — before answering: “Well, me, first of all, number one. Uh, Luigi Mangione… number two.”
Co-star Keegan-Michael Key immediately burst into laughter at the question, while Anya Taylor-Joy buried her face in her palm.
❗During Super Mario Galaxy movie cast interview, actor Charlie Day (who plays Luigi) said that Luigi Mangione is one of his favorite Luigis in the recent American history. pic.twitter.com/6MwVQ1gdnU
— Luigi Archive (@LuigiArchive_) April 1, 2026
In addition to the above trio of Day, Taylor-Joy and Key, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie also stars Chris Pratt in the lead voice role of Mario. Additional cast members include Jack Black as Bowser, Benny Safdie as Bowser Jr., Donald Glover as Yoshi, Glen Powell as Fox McCloud, and Brie Larson as Princess Rosalina.
Similar to its predecessor, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is absolutely crushing it at the box office as it opened to $34 million on its first day in theaters and is projected to make around $350 million globally this weekend. You can check out the official trailer below.