Press release -
Original voice of Mario to appear at MCM Birmingham Comic Con
Birmingham, 5 Aug 2025: ReedPop are today proud to announce that Charles Martinet, the original voice actor behind one of the world’s most iconic video game characters is set to attend MCM Birmingham Comic Con from November 28 to 30.
Best known for voicing the titular character, Mario, in the Super Mario video game series from 1991 to 2023, Charles secured the career-defining role for himself when he crashed the voice auditions as the casting team was packing up to end the day.
His first major role in a mainline Super Mario game was 1996’s Super Mario 64, in which he established many of the mannerisms and catchphrases Mario is famous for today. In addition to Mario, Charles also voiced Luigi, Wario, Waluigi and other characters in the Super Mario franchise - as well as the dragon Paarthunax in 2011’s Skyrim.
Charles Martinet will be available for photo opportunities and autographs, and will be taking to the Main Stage at 12:30pm Saturday 29 November for a panel diving into his vocal inspirations and techniques, as well as stories from the development of some of the world’s most beloved games. This panel will be free for all Saturday and Weekend ticket holders.
MCM Birmingham Comic Con will return to the NEC from November 28 - 30, and will be the ultimate destination for pop and geek culture fans, as well as families looking for festive fun. The convention will feature panels, performances, workshops, activities and independent vendors across comics, literature, fantasy, sci-fi, gaming and more.
Keep an eye on the official MCM Comic Con pages for the latest announcements as ReedPop reveals more exciting guests, panels and activities in the lead up to MCM Birmingham Comic Con.
Applications for press passes are now open - for more information about applying visit: https://www.mcmcomiccon.com/birmingham/en-us/exhibitors-and-industry/press.html
Topics
Categories
About MCM Comic Con
MCM Comic Con Birmingham is held at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, annually. The show is produced by ReedPop and welcomes tens of thousands of fans every year. At MCM Comic Con, attendees can expect to find everything from celebrity panels and exclusive premiers, to cosplay, comic book writing workshops, independent artists, live action role play. All these features, and more, make MCM Comic Con the ultimate celebration of pop and geek culture.
For more information visit: mcmcomiccon.com
Follow MCM Comic Con on: X / Instagram / TikTok
About ReedPop
ReedPop is a boutique group within RX – one of the world’s leading event organisers. Launched in 2006, the group has become the number one producer of pop culture events globally and a full-service digital content provider and media company. Delivering once-in-a-lifetime fan experiences curated specifically for localised audiences, ReedPop currently features events in North America, Europe and Asia, including MCM Comic Con, Eurogamer Expo (EGX), New York Comic Con (NYCC), Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2), PAX West, East, and Unplugged, Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC), Star Wars Celebration, MagicCon, and more. In addition to organising and managing events, ReedPop owns and operates the pop culture news site, Popverse, which is the exclusive home for livestreams from all of ReedPop's major comic cons. The staff at ReedPop are a fan-based group of professionals uniquely qualified to build and serve the communities with whom they share a common passion. (www.reedpop.com)
