HOLLYWOOD, CA - In a shocking twist, it has been revealed that Pedro Pascal's portrayal of Wario in the upcoming Super Mario Bros. sequel will be so menacing that Bowser himself, played by Jack Black, will be forced into an alliance with his longtime nemesis Mario. Leaked early script drafts have suggested a sinister Mario villain nobody saw coming. An insider described Pascal's Wario as "the snarky mob boss of the Mushroom Kingdom" and his wisecracking intensity reportedly has Bowser seeking compromise with the plumber fraternity. During a recent appearance on The Tonight Show, Black joked, "Pedro Pascal as Wario is going to completely change the game. About halfway through the movie, Bowser's just like, 'Dude, this guy's nuts. I'm done. I better join forces with Mario before things get even weirder.'" The news further sent shockwaves through the Mario fandom as some speculate that the beloved Luigi, played by Charlie Day, would fall victim to the twisted whims of Wario. Longtime Mario devotees would know that Wario and Luigi share a contentious past, adding fuel to the possibility that Pascal's Wario may go as far as turning the younger brother evil. Despite the sudden seriousness of Wario's portrayal in the Mario universe, sources say that the film's script still maintains its comedic charm, especially when Bowser attempts to bond with Mario and Luigi. "Bowser trying to navigate his way around brotherly love is pure comedy gold," said an anonymous source familiar with the project. "You'll want to see this new villain-thwarted villain friendship on screen." With the recent expansion of Nintendo properties into the movie world, many are excited for Pascal's new villainous dimension to the Mario universe. Pascal, known for his breakout roles in Narcos and The Mandalorian, is expected to bring his renowned mustachioed intensity to the role of Wario. As for Nintendo, representatives have refused to comment on details of the leaks but experts predict several spin-off TV shows, including a Pascal-led Wario heist series and a sitcom about Bowser's work-life balance. Time will tell how this development alters the face of the Mushroom Kingdom saga. But it's safe to say that the Mario franchise will be anything but predictable under the diabolical forces of Pedro Pascal's mustachioed Wario.