Shigeru Miyamoto explains Wart's appearance by pointing to the Mario Land series and Super Mario Bros. 2 continuity, signaling Illumination and Nintendo are pulling from deeper franchise corners for film character selection.
Miyamoto and Meledandri explain how Wart made it into The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
Miyamoto: "In the world of Super Mario Bros., there's the “Land” series. And then there's also Super Mario Bros. 2, where Wart is from."
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