Casting A-list actors in animated movies is becoming an increasing problem, adding to budgets without adding quality. Pixar proves this isn't needed.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie has received a lot of criticism for casting Chris Pratt as the titular plumber, but Pixar has proved time and again that animated movies do not need A-list actors in order to be successful. The Guardians of the Galaxy actor is playing the Italian video game icon, and the casting has come under scrutiny for prioritizing star power over suitability for the role. Pratt's voice will be especially jarring in The Super Mario Bros.
Some Of Pixar’s Biggest Blockbusters Had No-Star Casts Pixar is the gold standard of animation, and Toy Story was revolutionary in terms of feature-length animated movies made on a computer. Pixar also has a reputation for delivering emotionally resonant narratives that go much deeper than most other animated movies. As a result, audiences will more often than not show up to see Pixar movies simply because the Pixar name is attached to it.
Pixar’s Most Star-Studded Movies Bombed At The Box Office Just as Pixar movies with no-star casts and huge box office numbers prove that movie stars are unnecessary for animated movies, the studio's lowest-grossing releases cement the fact. Lightyear was a box office bomb and only made $226 million worldwide , despite Chris Evans playing the titular space cadet. That performance is even more shocking given that the movie is part of a multi-billion-dollar-grossing franchise.
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