The trailer for “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” has sparked excitement with its intriguing details. It pays homage to “Super Mario Odyssey” and incorporates familiar themes, ensuring plenty of nods to long-time fans. This time around, Mario and Luigi face an even more formidable Bowser, voiced by Jack Black, compelling them to rally allies across the galaxy to thwart the sinister Koopas.

Similar to how “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” introduced Donkey Kong, played by Seth Rogen, paving the way for a potential spin-off, “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” brings in some notable newcomers. One character, in particular, has captured everyone’s attention with their undeniable “star” appeal.

Despite receiving mixed reviews, “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” took the box office by storm, raking in over $1.36 billion against a $100 million budget. Its success resonated with audiences, inspiring other actors to express interest in joining the upcoming sequel, “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.”

New talents like Glover and Larson are among the fresh faces joining the ensemble. Explore the video above to discover all the new characters making their debut in “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.”

One of these was Donald Glover, who voices Yoshi. According to Jack Black, Glover pushed hard for the role. “It’s kind of a cool thing,” Black told Extra TV. “We got lucky that we got Brie [Larson] … And also Donald, who campaigned for the role. He told his agent, ‘Call Chris Meledandri [CEO of Illumination]. Tell him I really want to be Yoshi, I’d love to be in the new “Super Mario Bros.,”‘ because he loves it, and he loves that universe.”

Of course, Glover and Larson aren’t the only new additions to the cast. Check out the video above to learn about every new character in “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.”