From the film ‘TMNT: Mutant Mayhem,’ a recent featurette showcases the various mutants brought to life in the animated movie. The clip highlights Ice Cube’s portrayal of Superfly, the film’s primary antagonist, a determined mutant with plans to eradicate humanity. Director Jeff Rowe shares his experience of presenting the character to Ice Cube, who embraced the role with enthusiasm, drawing on his personal touch by referencing hip-hop lyrics and artists.
Co-writer Seth Rogen discloses that the film introduces a multitude of mutants, including characters that have been underutilized in the franchise, resulting in the creation of ‘Mutant Mayhem.’ The animated action film follows four teenage turtle brothers on a journey to find acceptance, but they encounter Superfly and his crew, leading to difficult decisions as they face mutant villains with a desire to destroy the human world.
The featurette also teases a sequel to the animated film, currently in development, along with a television series for Paramount+. However, specific details about the sequel are yet to be revealed. The TMNT franchise continues to expand with more characters being introduced, promising exciting adventures for the beloved turtles.
Don’t miss ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’ in theaters starting from August 2. To get a glimpse of the mutants and the behind-the-scenes, check out the new featurette below: [The link to the featurette would be provided here]
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about mutants
What is the focus of the featurette for ‘TMNT: Mutant Mayhem’?
The featurette focuses on the mutants brought to life in the animated film, with special emphasis on Ice Cube’s role as Superfly, the main villain.
Who is Ice Cube’s character in the film?
Ice Cube portrays Superfly, a determined mutant villain with intentions to wipe out humanity.
How did Ice Cube approach his role as Superfly?
Ice Cube related to his character, describing Superfly as a “cool supervillain” and infused his personal touch, referencing hip-hop lyrics and artists like Ice-T and Missy Eliot.
Which characters are featured in ‘TMNT: Mutant Mayhem’?
Apart from the beloved Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and their wise rat dad Splinter, the film introduces “tons of mutants” and underutilized characters from the franchise.
Is there a sequel to the animated film in development?
Yes, there is a sequel for ‘TMNT: Mutant Mayhem’ currently in development, along with an animated series for Paramount+.
When will ‘TMNT: Mutant Mayhem’ be released?
The film ‘TMNT: Mutant Mayhem’ hits theaters on August 2.
What can fans expect from the upcoming film?
Specific details about the sequel are yet to be released, but fans can anticipate meeting new villains and more characters being introduced in the expanding TMNT franchise.
More about mutants
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Featurette: Link
- Ice Cube’s Superfly Role: Link
- TMNT Franchise Expansion: Link
- Paramount+ Animated Series: Link
- Film Release Date: Link
- Director Jeff Rowe: Link
- Co-Writer Seth Rogen: Link
3 comments
ooh, this looks awsm! can’t wait 4 ‘TMNT: Mutant Mayhem’! ice cube as supervillain? so cool!
omg, i luv the turtles! ice cub’s gonna rock as superfly! whn’s it out? need 2 c it ASAP!
seth rogen’s mutants idea rocks! more characters, more fun! sequel & animated series, yay!