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Twitter User Predicted Donald Glover as Yoshi in Super Mario Galaxy Movie
A Silver the Hedgehog roleplayer foresaw the casting over a year before it was announced.
Published on Mar. 10, 2026
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In a surprising turn of events, a Twitter user who roleplays as the Sonic the Hedgehog character Silver somehow predicted that Donald Glover would be cast as Yoshi in the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie over a year before the official announcement. The user's tweet stating "Donald Glover as Yoshi" went viral after the casting was revealed, with the user simply replying "I JUST THOUGHT IT WAS A GOOD CASTING."
Why it matters
The user's uncanny prediction has left many people stunned, with some now asking the roleplayer for more movie casting forecasts. This unexpected foresight has added an extra layer of intrigue and mystery to the highly anticipated Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which is already generating buzz for its star-studded cast that includes Chris Pratt as Mario and Benny Safdie as Bowser Jr.
The details
In December 2024, the Twitter user with the handle @silversfan06, who is roleplaying as the character Silver the Hedgehog, first mentioned the likelihood of a "celebrity" voicing Yoshi instead of the character's usual voice actor, Kazumi Totaka. The user then followed up with the prediction: "Donald Glover as Yoshi." After the casting was officially announced, the user simply replied, "I JUST THOUGHT IT WAS A GOOD CASTING."
- The initial tweet predicting Donald Glover as Yoshi was posted on December 22, 2024.
- The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is set to hit theaters on April 1, 2026.
The players
@silversfan06
A Twitter user who is roleplaying as the character Silver the Hedgehog from the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise.
Donald Glover
An American actor, writer, producer, director, musician, and comedian, known for his roles in shows like Atlanta, Community, and his music career as Childish Gambino. He has been cast as the voice of Yoshi in the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
Chris Pratt
An American actor who has been cast as the voice of Mario in the Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
Benny Safdie
An American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter who has been cast as the voice of Bowser Jr. in the Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
What they’re saying
“I JUST THOUGHT IT WAS A GOOD CASTING.”
— @silversfan06, Twitter user roleplaying as Silver the Hedgehog (Twitter)
What’s next
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is scheduled to hit theaters on April 1, 2026, and fans are eagerly awaiting to see how Donald Glover's portrayal of Yoshi will turn out.
The takeaway
This unexpected prediction from a Silver the Hedgehog roleplayer has added an extra layer of intrigue and mystery to the highly anticipated Super Mario Galaxy Movie, showcasing the power of social media and the unpredictable nature of the entertainment industry.
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