So here's my fancast for a new TMNT movie. And I'm not making this because I dislike the cast of the new movie (I actually love it) but just to have fun and give my opinions on who should play these iconic characters. Now, all of my picks will do the mokap and voice for the character.
Leonardo-Keanu Reeves
Leonardo is the leader of the four turtles and wields dual katanas. Possibly the most talented fighter on the team and definitely the most disciplined. He wears the blue bandana in most incarnations and seems to have a strong sense of leadership and will. Now, I picked Keanu Reeves for the role, due to his real life martial arts ability which would go terrifically with the mokap. I mean, the guy actually nows how to use swords. I also believe his voice would fit Leo. Now, he truly is a mediocre actor (if that) BUT I believe separating the movements and talking would do wonders for him. Seeing him use a sword so well in 47 Ronin, which is an underrated movie, sold me. I think he'd be the perfect choice.
Donatello-Jim Parsons
Donatello is the teams inventor and resident nerd. He speaks in techno babble quite often and confuses his brothers. But just because he's a nerd, doesn't mean he isn't an excellent fighter with his bo staff and wearing the purple mask. I like his newest incarnation, seeming taller, slimmer, and even nerdier in the new cartoon. So that is why I went with Jim Parsons. I don't believe he has had any true training in real life, but he could do the majority of the mokap, with the help of a stunt double like any other actor, and do the voice spot on. It might be kind of a type cast due to playing a science wiz in The Big Bang theory. I do believe however he'd do the role spot on.
Raphael-Michael Jai White
Raphael is the biggest, strongest and most fearsome of the four, wielding twin sai and a red mask. Raph has a very short temper and often fights with his brothers, especially with Leo. But he is incredibly loyal to his brothers. Honesty, Alan Ritchson is the perfect pick, but I hate when people use the already casted character in fancasts. So I went with Michael Jai White. He is a world class fighter who can actually act pretty well too. He was the only decent part of Spawn and is awesome as Jax in the online MK show. He also has the brawn to fill out the role, and a deeper and darker sounding voice to go along with the always angry Raph. His small role in TDK and the movie Blood and Bone prove to me he could nail the role.
Michelangelo-Aaron Paul
Michelangelo is the party dude. He is always looking for a good time and is pretty irresponsible. He uses the Nunchaku and wears the orange bandana. He is sometimes looked down on by his brothers, due to his lack of discipline and respect for the mission. He truly is a great fighter though, usually being shown as the most fluid and fastest. He is usually shown as the smallest turtle too, and being somewhat "thuggish and surfer dude" mixed. That's why I think Paul would knock it out of the park. Of coarse, he is another actor who would need help from a stunt double. But his small stature and lingo would be dead on for Mikey. Can't you just imagine Mikey saying "Yeah bitch!" or "Science bitch!" to Donny? I know I can.
Splinter-Liam Neeson
Splinter is the teacher, sensei, and father to the turtles. He is a true master martial artist and role model for the turtles. He can be overbearing and strict with his sons, resulting in some rebel attitudes. But, he always has their best interests in mind. This is why I chose Liam Neeson. I know he isn't some form of Asian decent, but I'm changing it up for this because I can't see anyone else playing him. Neeson nows the fighting, the acting, and has one of the coolest voices around. I would love to see him play Master Splinter.
April O'Neil-Evangeline Lilly
April is a very determined reporter, who is always willing to put herself in danger to tell the story. That's how she met the turtle brothers and became a part of their lives. She is always depicted as being a strong and confident women who can even help herself many times. That's why I picked Lilly. Lilly played a very tough and skilled warrior in The Hobbit. He acting was phenomenal, and lets be honest, she's freaking hot. Couldn't you see her rocking a yellow jumpsuit?
Shredder-Ian Anthony Dale
Shredder is the ruthless arch nemesis of the turtles. Completely evil and determined to get his revenge on Splinter. Shredder is a near unstoppable force to fight, being a complete master in most traditional master arts, and the use of using a thousand freaking blades. I chose Ian Anthony Dale because I think he is a very underrated actor. Go watch Mortal Kombat Legacy and tell me he isn't the best part. Can't you tell I like that show yet? He kills it as Scorpion. I also wanted to keep at least Shredder to someone who is of Asian decent. Dale would definitely be my top pick as the evil Shredder.
Baxter Stockman-Jamie Foxx
Baxter Stockman was a child who had it rough. He was picked on quite often for being small and nerdy. That's how he became the evil genius he is though, using a rough childhood as inspiration. He is always trying to prove himself, but is usually stopped by the turtles. Stockman is also somewhat of a lackey for Shredder, who doesn't seem to respect him. I chose Foxx for the role because of how awesome he did as a nerdy version of Max Dillon is TASM2. He was great in that role and could basically just redo that role and switch the name to Baxter Stockman.
Bebop & Rocksteady-Marlon Wayans & Mark Wahlberg
Bebop & Rocksteady were two lowly henchmen working for the Foot. They are goofy and not to bright really. One day The Shredder decided to test the mutagen, and who else would he pick besides the two most dispensable guys. The results proved to have worked, with Bebop becoming a hip razorback and Rocksteady becoming a gun toting rhino. Unfortunately, it didn't fix the intelligence and they are still easily beaten. For the roles of Bebop and Rocksteady I chose Marlon Wayans and Mark Wahlberg, respectively. I wanted actors that can be funny, which obviously both can be. Especially Wayans. Rocksteady is meant to also be kind of a tough guy and is usually seen as kind of buff, so Marky Mark would kill the role. I would love to see Wayans with a giant purple mohawk too.
Well, there's my cast! Sound off in the comments and give me your opinions on this. Thanks for reading!