Besides the known fact that there’s aSuper Mario Bros.movie coming in 2022, little else has been confirmed about the plumber’s big foray into the film industry. However, it appearsMario’sfirst casting choice does involve one of Nintendo’s most obscure characters from the long-forgottenWrecking Crewgame.
While it’s expected any modern Mario movie would definitely make use of Toads, Bowser, Luigi, and Princess Peach, Foreman Spike is not the first name that comes to mind in a list of baddies meant for Mario tio stomp on. In a world full of Goombas, Koopas, Bob-ombs, Shy Guys, and Piranha Plants there really hasn’t been much place for a construction foreman sinceWrecking Crew98’ came out on the SNES.
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And yet, comedian Sebastian Maniscalco accidentally revealed Foreman Spike will be making a comeback in theSuper Mario Bros.animated movie by referring to it as the project he is working on currently, specifically playing a character named Spike who’s supposed to be the Mario brothers’ boss. Judging from Maniscalco’s casual behavior, it’s likely he’s unaware of the roar this type of news is bound to cause among Nintendo fans. Maniscalco casually revealed his role on the Bertcast with fellow comedian Bert Kreischer (he drops the news at the 1 hour and 35 minute mark in the video).
It’s hard to pinpoint what to make of this news, but if Foreman Spike returns for theSuper Mario Bros.movie as Mario’s boss this could see the character working together with Bowser to sabotage a possible construction gig Mario and Luigi are working on, just like inWrecking Crew 98’. All this draws further questions as to howShigeru Miyamoto andDespicable MeproducerChris Meledandri will ease Mario’s transition into cinemas.
Foreman Spike’s only other real appearance came in the Game Boy Color’sMobile Golf, plus aWarioWare Goldcameo, although the character has been referenced in titles such asSuper Mario Maker. The most recent nods show up inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimatesince the game has a dedicatedWrecking Crewstage, besides the fact that Mario’s darker brown and black alternate color have long been believed to be references to both of Foreman Spike’s designs.
