Glen Powell, Donald Glover Self-Pitch Roles in Super Mario Galaxy

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Glenn Powell was hyped to join the Super Mario Galaxy movie, so he straight-up pitched himself for the role of Fox McLeod, that slick red fox from the Gaines.

The 37-year-old actor, Fresh Off Running Man, dropped the reveal on Instagram just days before the film's April 1st release.

Producer Chris Melodandry spilled that Powell nailed the vibe perfectly, calling it a total gift.

Meanwhile, Donald Glover at 42 did the same move, cold calling the studio to snag Yoshi.

Melodandry loved how both stars chased their spots. It made the casting pop.

Fans are buzzing over these self-made roles, adding fresh energy to the franchise that already smash records with the first Mario flick.

The star powers pulling crowds, blending Hollywood heat with Nintendo nostalgia.

Returning voices like Chris Pratt as Mario, Anya Taylor, Joy as Peach, Charlie Day as Luigi, Jack Black as Bowser, and Keegan, Michael Key as Toadkeep, if familiar.

Newcomers Benny Safdai as Bowser Jr., East Array as the Honey Queen, and Brie Larson as Princess Rosalina, round out the stellar lineup.

Directors Aaron Horbath and Michael Jalenic, plus Shigeru Miyamoto, are backsteering Mario through space rescues against Bowser.

The Galaxy Adventures orbiting theaters now, ready to launch your weekend.