‘TMNT’: In ‘Mutant Mayhem 2’, Turtles “Mistake Ignorance for Knowledge”

THE LARGER SCOPE
The director of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem elaborates on the probable evolution of the characters and potential subsequent films. The plot will put the Turtles through a phase of uncertainty followed by a confidence build-up that will eventually be challenged. The movie will also showcase an impressive supporting cast, including John Cena, Seth Rogen, and a team of accomplished voice actors for the turtles.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem may have recently premiered, but the contemplation of the franchise’s future has already begun. While the sequel is still in its nascent stage of development — in addition to an animated series — ideas for possible future installments are being conceptualized. These early ideations help the creators determine the characters’ journey from the start. Jeff Rowe, the director of this latest version of the charismatic team, discussed the potential character arc in future films in a recent interview with FilmSweep’s Perri Nemiroff:

“My high school teacher once said that freshmen know nothing and acknowledge it, sophomores are ignorant but believe they’re knowledgeable, juniors have knowledge but feel they lack it, and seniors are aware of both their knowledge and ignorance.

And I think they have just completed the phase of being aware of their ignorance. They’re probably going to step into the new movie with heightened confidence, which will then be put to the test by societal dynamics and high school life.”

In Mutant Mayhem, the turtles appear to be living their best lives with an array of undiscovered pizzas to consume, villains to defeat, and viral videos to create. But their world is about to be upended as the mutant denizens of New York City plan a revolution to usurp human control over the city. Antagonists like Superfly (Ice Cube) and Mondo Gecko (Paul Rudd) will wreak havoc, challenging anyone who opposes them. The onus will be on our young heroes to save the city and eventually, the world from destruction.

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An Exceptional Supporting Cast

Besides Rudd and Ice Cube, a plethora of celebrities will voice the story’s secondary characters. With John Cena as Rocksteady and Seth Rogen as Bebop, audiences can anticipate a riot of laughter as the actors’ unique comedic style becomes a part of the action-packed adventure. The roles of the turtles will be brought to life by Micah Abbey, Shamon Brown Jr., Nicolas Cantu, and Brady Noon. Following the live-action rendition of the turtles taking the silver screen by storm over the past decade, it’s now the ninja turtles’ turn to kick-start another successful cinema franchise.

Rowe’s statements can be found below:

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More about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem 2

• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Official Site
• Paramount Pictures
• Interview with Jeff Rowe on FilmSweep
• John Cena’s Filmography
• Seth Rogen’s Filmography