The unprecedented star-studded ensemble of talent has been assembled for Seth Rogen’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, featuring Paul Rudd, Rose Byrne, John Cena, Jackie Chan, Ice Cube, Maya Rudolph, Hannibal Buress, Giancarlo Esposito, Post Malone, and more. It’s a veritable who’s-who of A-list celebrities, sure to have fans of the franchise clamoring for more.
The identity of the voice cast for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem was unveiled at the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, and Rogen additionally disclosed that the teaser trailer for the film, which is planned to launch in cinemas on August 4th, 2023, will be released on Monday, March 6th.
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Behold! Here is the full compilation of vocal talent, and the characters they bring to life:
Micah Abbey stars as the intrepid and creative Donatello, while Shamon Brown Jr. portrays the gutsy and adventurous Michelangelo. Hannibal Buress takes the role of the mischievous and witty Genghis Frog, with Rose Byrne featuring as the sly and cunning Leatherhead. Nicolas Cantu stars as the courageous and loyal Leonardo, and John Cena as the strong and boisterous Rocksteady. Jackie Chan plays the wise and authoritative Splinter, Ice Cube as the strong and confident Superfly, and Natasia Demetriou as the adventurous and brave Wingnut. Ayo Edebiri stars as the courageous and determined April O’Neil, Giancarlo Esposito as the calculating and ambitious Baxter Stockman, Post Malone as the daring and fearless Ray Fillet, Brady Noon as the headstrong and witty Raphael, Seth Rogen as the
“For years they had been sheltered from the hustle and bustle of human life, but now the Turtle brothers were ready to take their chances. With the help of their newfound companion April O’Neil, they were determined to win the hearts of the people of New York and be accepted as normal citizens. But their grand plan soon went awry when they found themselves in the midst of a mysterious crime syndicate and their army of mutants.“
The Mitchells versus the Machines, Gravity Falls, and Disenchantment‘s Jeff Rowe is helming the upcoming feature Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, with Point Grey Productions’ Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, and James Weaver all attached as producers.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem was first unveiled in 2020, promising an all-new CG-animated take on the classic franchise. As part of Nickelodeon’s larger TMNT universe, there are also plans for a series of movies following the villains of the iconic series – though it has been made clear that this project isn’t connected to them.
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