Stephen Amell Cast as Casey Jones

[Autbot_Benz]

Stephen Amell has been tapped to play Casey Jones in “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2″ for Paramount and Platinum Dunes.

Megan Fox is set to return as April O’Neil. Will Arnett is also returning. David Green is directing the pic. Plot details and information on other returning cast members are still unknown.

A loner who becomes an ally of the turtles and a love interest for O’Neil, Jones is a fan favorite of the series going back to when Elias Koteas played in him the 1990 New Line pic.

Michael Bay is producing along with his Platinum Dunes partners Brad Fuller and Andrew Form. Josh Appelbaum and André Nemec are penning the script.

Amell tested with a half dozen actors over the weekend, but it was his eventual chemistry with Fox that led to the studio giving the role to the star of CW’s “Arrow.” Paramount had no comment on the casting.

The Turtles franchise is one of Paramount’s top properties following its success last summer, where it earned $191,204,754 domestically — so much so that Paramount dated the sequel for 2016 before even locking down a director or cast.

Source Variety.com

[Chaotix12345]

Huh. Cast a vigilante with a guy who already plays a vigilante. That actually works.

[IndigoErth]

No clue who he is, but looking at pics.... alright, I could dig that.

[Autbot_Benz]

No clue who he is, but looking at pics.... alright, I could dig that.

he plays Arrow on the CW DC Comics show Arrow

[neatoman]

The guy who plays Green Arrow on Arrow? Is this a type casting thing?

[The Fifth Turtle]

Not familiar with his past work but.....based off a quick google image search I can see him playing Casey.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Stephen Amell has been tapped to play Casey Jones in “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2″ for Paramount and Platinum Dunes.

Megan Fox is set to return as April O’Neil. Will Arnett is also returning. David Green is directing the pic. Plot details and information on other returning cast members are still unknown.

A loner who becomes an ally of the turtles and a love interest for O’Neil, Jones is a fan favorite of the series going back to when Elias Koteas played in him the 1990 New Line pic.

Michael Bay is producing along with his Platinum Dunes partners Brad Fuller and Andrew Form. Josh Appelbaum and André Nemec are penning the script.

Amell tested with a half dozen actors over the weekend, but it was his eventual chemistry with Fox that led to the studio giving the role to the star of CW’s “Arrow.” Paramount had no comment on the casting.

The Turtles franchise is one of Paramount’s top properties following its success last summer, where it earned $191,204,754 domestically — so much so that Paramount dated the sequel for 2016 before even locking down a director or cast.

Source Variety.com

Holy ****! GOOD NEWS!!! :tsurpris:

I mean, it's not who I would've cast; not at all. But he's a pretty good actor and I'm an Arrow fan. And it's not Vern!!!! :tparty::thyper:

[Autbot_Benz]

Holy ****! GOOD NEWS!!! :tsurpris:

I mean, it's not who I would've cast; not at all. But he's a pretty good actor and I'm an Arrow fan. And it's not Vern!!!! :tparty::thyper:

agreed whoever cast him did good for a change. Someone who can Act

[TurtleTitan97]

Well, that's.....unexpected. Just to bad he had to be casted for THIS particular movie.

So should I expect him to say "You have failed this city" sometime in the film?

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Well, that's.....unexpected. Just to bad he had to be casted for THIS particular movie.

So should I expect him to say "You have failed this city" sometime in the film?

:tlol:

Now we just need the guy who plays Diggle for Baxter Stockman and Emily Bett Rickards to play Renet! Although honestly, I feel like the guy who plays Roy would make for a better Casey Jones. He's got a better unhinged street-level quality...

And now that I think of it, Katie Cassidy would play a pretty good April...

[IndigoErth]

he plays Arrow on the CW DC Comics show Arrow
Not watched any of that; nor anything else in his filmography on IMDB. But if he can act (and already used to a vigilante role, say you guys?) then this is suitable eye candy enough. (Since, you know, male viewers get both Fox and a Victoria's Secret model now. lol :trazz:) I'll try not to find any complaints (unless the human actors once again take too much away from the Turtles).

[DonnyMac]

hmmmm..... I love Arrow. Not sure I can see him as Casey, but I think I can get behind this

[plastroncafe]

He's got nice abs, which is pretty much all I know about him at the moment.

[TurtleTitan97]

:tlol:

Now we just need the guy who plays Diggle for Baxter Stockman and Emily Bett Rickards to play Renet! Although honestly, I feel like the guy who plays Roy would make for a better Casey Jones. He's got a better unhinged street-level quality...

And now that I think of it, Katie Cassidy would play a pretty good April...

Just for the heck of it, lets cast Grant Gustin as Casey's cousin, Sid. :tlol:

[TigerClaw]

Stephen Amell has been tapped to play Casey Jones in “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2″ for Paramount and Platinum Dunes.

Megan Fox is set to return as April O’Neil. Will Arnett is also returning. David Green is directing the pic. Plot details and information on other returning cast members are still unknown.

A loner who becomes an ally of the turtles and a love interest for O’Neil, Jones is a fan favorite of the series going back to when Elias Koteas played in him the 1990 New Line pic.

Michael Bay is producing along with his Platinum Dunes partners Brad Fuller and Andrew Form. Josh Appelbaum and André Nemec are penning the script.

Amell tested with a half dozen actors over the weekend, but it was his eventual chemistry with Fox that led to the studio giving the role to the star of CW’s “Arrow.” Paramount had no comment on the casting.

The Turtles franchise is one of Paramount’s top properties following its success last summer, where it earned $191,204,754 domestically — so much so that Paramount dated the sequel for 2016 before even locking down a director or cast.

Source Variety.com
Here's the link to the story, Seems legit
http://variety.com/2015/film/news/stephen-amell-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-casey-jones-1201459533/

[ernesth100]

That's some a hardcore **** right there.

[TigerClaw]

I never seen Arrow, But looking at him, He seems like a good fit.

[IndigoErth]

I'm glad this info came out today and not tomorrow, leaving people an entire day (or more) of wondering if it's was true or not.

He's got nice abs, which is pretty much all I know about him at the moment.
*runs to look*

:D
To make up for the Fox ass shot of the first film, with all the scream-grunting (scrunting?) or whatever annoying noise that was she was making while hanging out the window of the truck... I request a scene that goes something like:

Oh no, Vern hurt himself. Casey, could you possibly take off your shirt so we can use it to make a tourniquet? (Although I know they'd change it and use the model...)

[sdp]

He's awesome in Arrow, good choice but he'll have to grow his hair out which would be fine in Arrow as well actually.

[Autbot_Benz]

He's awesome in Arrow, good choice but he'll have to grow his hair out which would be fine in Arrow as well actually.

they can just give him a wig and make it look like his real hair.

[Andrew NDB]

So... the Arrow guy has been cast in the next horrible, ghastly TMNT movie? I hope no one is actually celebrating this... certainly not Arrow fans.

[Autbot_Benz]

So... the Arrow guy has been cast in the next horrible, ghastly TMNT movie? I hope no one is actually celebrating this... certainly not Arrow fans.

this is decent casting I think its one of the better casting decisions for this movie. Seems like all you do is complain about everything like a few others do on here

[TurtleTitan97]

this is decent casting I think its one of the better casting decisions for this movie. Seems like all you do is complain about everything like a few others do on here

I realize this is your opinion, but I'm with Andrew on this one. I like Amell as Oliver Queen/The Arrow as much as the next guy, but not even him being casted in this movie is enough to excite me.

[sdp]

See I enjoyed the movie for what it was, it had plenty of flaws but could've been worse the internet definitely overreacted about it. I think a sequel could make things right. Amell is a good choice for Casey jones so I'm willing to give the sequel a shot.

[massakre]

Oh this is awesome.. He never crossed my mind as a potential choice but he deserves to be on the big screen. Hes terrific on Arrow and I think he'll do awesome! Great news

[TrickOrTreater]

this is decent casting I think its one of the better casting decisions for this movie. Seems like all you do is complain about everything like a few others do on here

It is hilarious how impossible it is for you to ignore people who have nothing dick-suckingly nice about this movie.

I look forward to your response.

[MrTMNT2012]

Fantastic casting! Really looking forward to who they got for Bebop & Rocksteady. :)

[Autbot_Benz]

It is hilarious how impossible it is for you to ignore people who have nothing dick-suckingly nice about this movie.

I look forward to your response.

your opinion is like a fly on crap its just buzzing there and doesn't deserve to be noticed.

[TrickOrTreater]

your opinion is like a fly on crap its just buzzing there and doesn't deserve to be noticed.

:lol:

Called it.

[TigerClaw]

Its gonna be fun to see how Stephen Amell's Casey Jones, acts with Alan Ritchson's Raphael, Those two characters have good chemistry together.

It's gonna be fun to see when Raph discovers someone, Whose crazier then he is.

[Powder]

Not a bad casting move by any means, but the fact they're cramming Jones into this already insanely crowded film is a very bad sign for those of us who like, you know, the TMNT.

Oh well, I look forward to the turtles' cameo... :trolleye:

[Andrew NDB]

It is hilarious how impossible it is for you to ignore people who have nothing dick-suckingly nice about this movie.

I look forward to your response.

Well, you know... maybe it's already that time.

http://ed101.bu.edu/StudentDoc/Archives/spring05/fsdavis/plant_diagram.jpg

[Galactus]

I actually don't hate this.

[TrickOrTreater]

And what a surprise, they cast the GQ model-looking guy to play a hockey playing New Yorker.

Works well for Oliver Queen, pretty awful choice for Casey Jones.

Well, you know... maybe it's already that time.

http://ed101.bu.edu/StudentDoc/Archives/spring05/fsdavis/plant_diagram.jpg

Plantin' time once again!

[sdp]

Why is the film crowded? who else is in it besides the people already in the first movie? I haven't been keeping up.

[TrickOrTreater]

Why is the film crowded? who else is in it besides the people already in the first movie? I haven't been keeping up.

Megan Fox
Vern
Sachs
Shredder
Now Casey
Bebop
Rocksteady

And then maybe some left over for Turtles and Splinter.

[Powder]

Why is the film crowded? who else is in it besides the people already in the first movie? I haven't been keeping up.

The first film was crowded, so this one is crowded. It's worse now because you can add Bebop, Rocksteady, some random ass super model, & half of The Clippers to the mix, plus Casey.
& I imagine they'll need lab guys to do the mutating, so maybe Baxter or some other scientist(s) will factor in, not to mention any additional characters they wanna waste time on, be it April's roomie or employers, purple dragons (which were always Casey's motivation in past lore), etc.

[chrisdude]

I'd love to chime in, but I don't know the guy, at all. I guess I can watch an episode of Arrow.

[MrTMNT2012]

pretty awful choice for Casey Jones.

How so? I'm legitimately confused.

[IndigoErth]

Oh well, I look forward to the turtles' cameo... :trolleye:
:ohwell: Prob see them for about 10 min, a hour into the film. I guess they MIGHT show up at the end though for a minute.

and doesn't deserve to be noticed.
But you did...
Admit it, you guys know each other's favorite bait and keep throwing it out there because it's all just a game, isn't it. :trazz: lol

[Autbot_Benz]

How so? I'm legitimately confused.

pay no attention to him he says everything about this movie is awful.

[TrickOrTreater]

How so? I'm legitimately confused.

I literally said it in that same post.

pay no attention to him he says everything about this movie is awful.

Yes pay no attention to me while paying attention to me.

Come on, Ben. You're ridiculous.

[NinjaPug]

No problem with the casting. My problem is that Casey is in this movie after producers said they were trying to figure out how to fit him into the movie less than a month ago. These guys have no plan and are just cramming stuff into this movie on the fly.

[sdp]

The first film was crowded, so this one is crowded. It's worse now because you can add Bebop, Rocksteady, some random ass super model, & half of The Clippers to the mix, plus Casey.

I don't think the original movie was too crowded, they just wanted to tell a very complicated story plus an origin plus have the story intertwine with the origin. With that taken care of it should be alright I was expectingVernon isn't a major character and can be in only a few scenes

We're getting Rocksteady and Beebop? Awesome, and Casey Jones? Cool.

I don't know what you mean by random super model and half the clippers but if they aren't major characters it should be fine. Hell Baxter or other characters could appear just to set them up for future films. But yeah if we get more major characters than R&B and Casey Jones it would start to get crowded.

I think now that Sachs and Shredder are officially different characters instead of a last minute change it will blend better. Glad Sachs back, to set him up for so long in the first movie and have him die like a wimp would've been a mistake.

[Slade]

That's good casting in my opinion. I like Amell. Just wish it woulda been a better movie.

[MrTMNT2012]

I literally said it in that same post.

You seem confused as well.

How the flying f#ck is casting a model-looking, hockey playing actor as a model-looking hockey player an "awful choice"?

[Powder]

Since when has Casey ever been a "model looking" hockey player, champ?

[ranger_scout]

I don't watch The Arrow regularly but I have seen him appear on crossover episodes in The Flash. I enjoy him as Oliver and I think he's a great choice for Casey.

[Cryomancer]

In a vacuum this is fine but yeah, this movie already has at least two pointless human characters getting entire scenes dedicated to them, so even less actual turtles. Hopefully he's good, but the leaked script Casey wasn't really anything good so who knows.

[The Stryker]

SHREDDER! You've failed this city!

I like Amell a lot. I wanna see what he does here.

[Commenter 42]

They managed to find a shittier actor than Megan Fox.

What a ****ing joke.

I don't understand people who think Arrow = quality.

I'd rather watch paint dry.

[Bry]

Hey, mo-cap technology is expensive. So just cram more and more human characters in and have the Turtles smash stuff up in the background while they run around yelling in the foreground, right? That's all you need in a movie! YEAH MICHAEL BAY!

I've only really seen Amell from his Flash guest appearance and the crossover Arrow episode. He seemed... ah, fine? Kind of stiff compared to his co-stars, honestly, but I dunno how much of that's the character or his acting skills. But regardless - even if he was the best actor in the world, if it's a bad movie with a bad script, he's probably gonna be bad in it.

All said - he's guaranteed to be the the second-best live-action Casey Jones in a major theatrical release! :trazz:

No problem with the casting. My problem is that Casey is in this movie after producers said they were trying to figure out how to fit him into the movie less than a month ago. These guys have no plan and are just cramming stuff into this movie on the fly.

All but guaranteed to be the case. It's the Platinum Dunes way.

[MrTMNT2012]

Since when has Casey ever been a "model looking" hockey player, champ?

The hockey mask should be a pretty clear indication.

Hey, mo-cap technology is expensive. So just cram more and more human characters in

That's why Bebop & Rocksteady have already been confirmed, right?!

[Powder]

Are you saying that Casey Jones looks like a model? 'Cause that's super not true. If you meant he has the typical/ideal hockey player look, well, that's not true either. Nobody in hockey wears masks like his, & it's not as if he walks around wearing a lot of hockey apparel, either. Regarding B&R's inclusion, just because there are more mo-cap characters doesn't mean they're gonna get a ton of screentime, bud. Also, there's a multi-quote feature.

[NinjaPug]

Now that Casey is in it, why keep Vern in this? Just cut the fat.

[IndigoErth]

Hey, mo-cap technology is expensive. So just cram more and more human characters in and have the Turtles smash stuff up in the background while they run around yelling in the foreground, right? That's all you need in a movie! YEAH MICHAEL BAY!
Would probably work fine for these film makers I guess. After all, if they're at a distance then the rendering doesn't need to be as finely detailed either so that will save time. :ohwell:

[Raph's Girl]

So now The Arrow is gonna be BFF's with Smallville's Aquaman. :lol:

"Yeah I was stuck on that island for 5 years except for that time in Hong Kong...and these metahumans I met in New York..."

It's just gonna be weird seeing somebody else portray Casey. Elias Koteas will always be him. But hey at least Stephen's got the experience in the vigilante department.

[TheSkeletonMan939]

This is actually a good choice!

Thank GOD it wasn't Vern...

Amell's a good actor - I might even say a great actor - but Arrow is a poorly-made show and I don't think that he can reach his full potential through it.

[Cure]

Nice. I like Arrow a lot and I like him.

I was excited for this movie already but even more so now.

[IndigoErth]

Arnett
Amell

Look, they fused the the "r" and "n" together and removed the bars on the "t's".

Magic proofs he will be Vern's cousin.

[Autbot_Benz]

From Stephen's Facebook

Stephen Amell

What a fantastic day. Honored to play Casey Jones in ‪#‎TMNT2‬

[MrTMNT2012]

Are you saying that Casey Jones looks like a model? 'Cause that's super not true. If you meant he has the typical/ideal hockey player look, well, that's not true either. Nobody in hockey wears masks like his, & it's not as if he walks around wearing a lot of hockey apparel, either. Regarding B&R's inclusion, just because there are more mo-cap characters doesn't mean they're gonna get a ton of screentime, bud. Also, there's a multi-quote feature.

First of all "that's super not true" - when did you turn into a One Piece character? Secondly, he DOES have the typical hockey player look because he plays hockey...you know, part of the character?! Thirdly, the point was that B&R are still included in the movie as that's a known fact, not how much screentime they're gonna get. Finally, have you considered the possibility that it takes longer to type than read which might explain why I didn't use the multi-quote feature?

[oldmanwinters]

Well, at least he's already familiar with green.

[THGhost]

April Fool's anyone? :lol:

If it does turn out to be true though, I can dig it too. Should be interesting to see him in a comedic role.

[Powder]

First of all "that's super not true" - when did you turn into a One Piece character? Secondly, he DOES have the typical hockey player look because he plays hockey...you know, part of the character?! Thirdly, the point was that B&R are still included in the movie as that's a known fact, not how much screentime they're gonna get. Finally, have you considered the possibility that it takes longer to type than read which might explain why I didn't use the multi-quote feature?

I see I'm wasting my time. Nevermind.

[NinjaPug]

First of all "that's super not true" - when did you turn into a One Piece character? Secondly, he DOES have the typical hockey player look because he plays hockey...you know, part of the character?! Thirdly, the point was that B&R are still included in the movie as that's a known fact, not how much screentime they're gonna get. Finally, have you considered the possibility that it takes longer to type than read which might explain why I didn't use the multi-quote feature?

What does any of this have to with Casey being "model looking" as you put it?

[Autbot_Benz]

April Fool's anyone? :lol:

If it does turn out to be true though, I can dig it too. Should be interesting to see him in a comedic role.

It is true he confirmed it on his facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/stephenamell/photos/a.510703882348217.1073741826.146921975393078/832220130196589/?type=1

[ryukenden]

Trading a hood, bow and quiver of arrows for a hockey mask and broken sports equipment, eh?

[IndigoErth]

What does any of this have to with Casey being "model looking" as you put it?
Just my guess but I assume it was intended in terms of a 'model example' of something, not the photographed kind.

(Although this actor could be either... ;))

[THGhost]

It is true he confirmed it on his facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/stephenamell/photos/a.510703882348217.1073741826.146921975393078/832220130196589/?type=1

I know. It is awfully convenient though, right? :P I wouldn't have believed it at first even if it wasn't April 1st.

They managed to find a shittier actor than Megan Fox.

What a ****ing joke.

I don't understand people who think Arrow = quality.

I'd rather watch paint dry.

You're hilarious.

[Jester]

This is actually yhr first GOOD thing I've heard from either of these movies. I like Steven Amell. I just hope this doesn't give his career a hit.

[THGhost]

This is actually yhr first GOOD thing I've heard from either of these movies. I like Steven Amell. I just hope this doesn't give his career a hit.

It probably will. :P

[Jester]

Maybe I should have said: "I hope his career doesn't take a hit."

To Casey's Looks:
Raphael: Just be careful. Your anger could take you down. Make you act just like them. My father once told me a true warrior finds balance in all things.
Casey: Balance, huh?
Raphael: Well, you know, as much balance as a couple of hot-headed whack-bags like us can manage.
Casey: [Smiles] Me? You're the only whack-bag around here, Doc.
Raphael: Hey, I'm not half as crazy as you. [Punches Casey in the arm]
Casey: Sorry, but for a little green dude, you are totally nuts. [Punches Raph back]
Raphael: Yeah, well I'm not the one running around in a hockey mask.
Casey: I gotta protect my good looks. I'm saving this face for Hollywood.

[THGhost]

Maybe I should have said: "I hope his career doesn't take a hit."

I knew what you meant. :tcool:

[Shark_Blade]

Legendary beauty Megan Fox returns.

Turtles also return. Newcomer Casey Jones? Pretty sure he's gonna fight with Mikey over who gets to be with April.

Amazingness in the making. Can't wait! :tgrin::tlove:

[IndigoErth]

Pretty sure he's gonna fight with Mikey over who gets to be with April.
True... if nothing else I at least want to see how that goes. Now I'm annoyed at them adding some model as Vern's girlfriend... my hoped for love square fight won't happen. :tlol:

Of course I suppose Mikey could be assumed to start making eyes at her too and turn it into real mess. Love pentagon.


Any of the rest of you Turtles want in on that? No? You're backing away? Smart boys. lol

[THGhost]

This is actually yhr first GOOD thing I've heard from either of these movies. I like Steven Amell.

It's certainly the most interesting too. I still can't get my head around it. :P

[Bry]

That's why Bebop & Rocksteady have already been confirmed, right?!

Even more money to spend on mo-cap/CGI characters. So is the sequel getting a huge boost in budget, or are they going to have to get "creative" to keep their screentime to a minimum? And what might that mean for the Turtles' screentime, if that's the case?

[ToTheNines]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBdvSKiVIAAfivP.jpg

He posted this image on his Twitter. Possible concept art?

[TigerClaw]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBdvSKiVIAAfivP.jpg

He posted this image on his Twitter. Possible concept art?
Its cool concept art, But i doubt its for the movie, Why would Casey Jones have a bloody ax with him? hah

[Bry]

I believe it's fan art. Here's the source (http://www.deviantart.com/art/Casey-Jones-339451149).

Credit the artist, Amell! :trazz:

[TigerClaw]

Hopefully somebody can do a really good photoshop of Stephen Amell as Casey Jones.

[IndigoErth]

Nah, I think character concept art is most often on a plain background...
I believe it's fan art. Here's the source (http://www.deviantart.com/art/Casey-Jones-339451149).

Credit the artist, Amell! :trazz:
...but good to know he's excited and looking up Casey stuff online. lol Good sign he'll do his research maybe.

[Krutch]

I'm actually quite pleased about the casting. Shame its in this movie universe, but hey, who knows? Maybe they'll churn something entertaining out.

[Bry]

Good sign he'll do his research maybe.

I guess someone has to. :twink:

[Galactus]

...but good to know he's excited and looking up Casey stuff online. lol Good sign he'll do his research maybe.

I don't think it matters whether he does his research or not.

Tohoru Masamune actually did quite a bit of research (the only person involved in the movie who actually did) but I doubt it affected his two or three lines.

As long as the writers don't want to do anything but skim through stuff specifically for easter eggs and not to write the story or the characters then it doesn't matter how much the actors know about the characters.

[TigerClaw]

http://i.imgur.com/pHHn6LU.png

[TrickOrTreater]

I don't think it matters whether he does his research or not.

Tohoru Masamune actually did quite a bit of research (the only person involved in the movie who actually did) but I doubt it affected his two or three lines.

As long as the writers don't want to do anything but skim through stuff specifically for easter eggs and not to write the story or the characters then it doesn't matter how much the actors know about the characters.

Yep.

Shallow cash grab: Part 2.

[Commenter 42]

Maybe a few of you should try actually watching Arrow.

The guy has all the charisma of nails on a chalkboard.

I bet he's repped by WME. Sure, could have been worse, and we could have had Vernon as Casey, but come the **** on.

Bring on the new f'd up designs already! Let's really get this party started.8)

[ranger_scout]

Comingsoon.net and Entertainment Weekly have reported it. So, I believe that it's not an April Fools joke.

http://www.ew.com/article/2015/03/31/casting-net-stephen-amell-cast-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-2

http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/425447-arrows-stephen-amell-to-play-casey-jones-in-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-2

[NinjaPug]

People really think Variety would run an April Fools joke on the casting for this movie? Come on.

[Krutch]

Maybe a few of you should try actually watching Arrow. The guy has all the charisma of nails on a chalkboard.

I actually would have agreed with you in early Season 1. But I've been very impressed by how much better he's gotten and continues to be. For the first few episodes, I assumed he was going to be like Tom Welling, completely wooden with an odd good performance here and there, but he's really come into his own.

[Commenter 42]

I can't believe any of you are happy about this.

I'm so damned upset!

http://www.fanserviceftw.com/gallery/_images/3e603130575dfc7ce64b656f41b37f07/3156%20-%20animated_gif%20tagme%20tears%20waterfall.gif

So supset that I'm crying tears of CGI that is.

[Bry]

Did anyone really think this was an April Fool's joke? It'd be about the lamest one I could imagine. No disrespect to Amell or anything, but the general reaction to this casting is basically, "Oh. Okay."

Announcing Shia LaBeouf as Casey Jones? Now there's an April Fool's joke.

[Commenter 42]

Did anyone really think this was an April Fool's joke? It'd be about the lamest one I could imagine. No disrespect to Amell or anything, but the general reaction to this casting is basically, "Oh. Okay."

Announcing Shia LaBeouf as Casey Jones? Now there's an April Fool's joke.

I'd take Shia over Arnell.

[Leo656]

Now, now, let's not say things we can't ever take back.

[Bry]

I'd take Shia over Arnell.

Y'know, these days he'd probably take the role and turn it into some kind of weird/ridiculous "performance art". There's entertainment in a train wreck. Hell, we've gotta get it somewhere.

[Commenter 42]

Now, now, let's not say things we can't ever take back.

I'd also take a pile of used tampons over Arnell - so...

[Leolead]

Nice casting.

[Leo656]

I'd also take a pile of used tampons over Arnell - so...

Wow, now that's hatred. What would you even DO with that, anyway?

...........I know what I'D do... I'd sell 'em out to little kids for a quarter each and tell them they're jelly donuts. :tgrin::tgrin::tgrin:

[Commenter 42]

Y'know, these days he'd probably take the role and turn it into some kind of weird/ridiculous "performance art". There's entertainment in a train wreck. Hell, we've gotta get it somewhere.

At least Shia's engaged in his material. He's present and interesting. He is a legitimately good actor - unfortunately, people hate that he was the focus of TF, he carries the blame. Arnell does nothing on screen. I'm all for it if they at least look the part, but the dude ain't even doing that.

Well, at least the Dead Pool costume is awesome - I ain't exactly a fan, but at least somewhere, out there, someone gives a **** about something enough to try and do it right.

One day, that could be TMNT...

One day...

[TMNT is cooler than MOTU]

A small beacon of hope inside this **** show of a movie.

[Commenter 42]

Wow, now that's hatred. What would you even DO with that, anyway?

...........I know what I'D do... I'd sell 'em out to little kids for a quarter each and tell them they're jelly donuts. :tgrin::tgrin::tgrin:

I'd force feed them to the creature designers of PDMT.

My way of saying thanks.

[TrickOrTreater]

A small beacon of hope inside this **** show of a movie.

Why? Both Arnett and Fichtner are great at what they do, but were completely wasted in their roles.

Arnett wasn't given anything legitimately funny to do or say and Fichtner had lines like "stupid rich" and "we'll drain every last drop of blood even if it kills them."

I'm expecting as bad or worse the second go around for any new actor cast in this movie.

[Commenter 42]

I'm expecting as bad or worse the second go around for any new actor cast in this movie.

Does Arnell even qualify as an actor?

[TrickOrTreater]

Does Arnell even qualify as an actor?

Eh. He's alright.

EDIT: And I don't have anything against him, but he's absolutely wrong for Casey Jones.

I stopped watching Arrow because it was too CW-y for my tastes, and they kinda played Oliver too Bruce Wayne-lite for me, but I'm happy there are apparently more comic book elements coming into the shows.

Kinda weird Ra's Al Ghul showed up in a Green Arrow show buuuuut whatevs.

[Commenter 42]

Eh. He's alright.

I stopped watching Arrow because it was too CW-y for my tastes, and they kinda played Oliver too Bruce Wayne-lite for me, but I'm happy there are apparently more comic book elements coming into the shows.

Kinda weird Ra's Al Ghul showed up in a Green Arrow show buuuuut whatevs.

Ya, but forget that they are trying to add elements from the comics into the show...as an actor, he's pretty 1 dimensional.

[Leo656]

Kinda weird Ra's Al Ghul showed up in a Green Arrow show buuuuut whatevs.

Iiiiiiiii KNOW! Between Ra's and Deathstroke, it was like, "Yeah, we really wanted this show to be about Batman, but it's not, so... yeah, next best thing." :lol:

[TrickOrTreater]

Ya, but forget that they are trying to add elements from the comics into the show...as an actor, he's pretty 1 dimensional.

I mean I've only seen him in the few Arrow shows I watched, and to me he felt serviceable.

Gonna look like Daniel Day Lewis opposite Megan O'Fox though.

Iiiiiiiii KNOW! Between Ra's and Deathstroke, it was like, "Yeah, we really wanted this show to be about Batman, but it's not, so... yeah, next best thing." :lol:

Deathstroke actually didn't bother me because I always felt like he was a free-range villain. Not tied down to one hero like Joker or Lex Luthor is. You know?

But when Ra's was announced(as cool as it was that he was included), kinda made me scratch my head and go "huh? okay. cool."

[Leo656]

Yeah, but I still more think of Batman/Nightwing when I think of Deathstroke, than I do Green Arrow. But yeah, he could show up anywhere.

[TrickOrTreater]

Yeah, but I still more think of Batman/Nightwing when I think of Deathstroke, than I do Green Arrow. But yeah, he could show up anywhere.

As an aside, I did gain a whole new appreciation for how much of a son of a bitch he is trying to beat him in Arkham Origins.

Goddammit it was so satisfying when it happened.

[LeotheLateBloomer]

I have yet to watch Arrow (it's a show I've been meaning to get around to watching for a while) but I hear great things about the show and I heard the guy is a pretty good actor.

[MsMarvelDuckie]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBdvSKiVIAAfivP.jpg

He posted this image on his Twitter. Possible concept art?


Um.... That actually looks more like Ash Williams (Evil Dead) concept art than Casey Jones.


Its cool concept art, But i doubt its for the movie, Why would Casey Jones have a bloody ax with him? hah


Hence why I thought it seems more apropos for Ashley J. Williams than Casey.

[NYShell]

Idk if this had already been posted, so don't bite my head off. Stephen Amell from Arrow is casted as Casey. Apparently he had the best chemistry with Fox. "Any thoughts?"

http://https://variety.com/2015/film/news/stephen-amell-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-casey-jones-1201459533/ (https://variety.com/2015/film/news/stephen-amell-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-casey-jones-1201459533/)

[Vicky82]

I don't watch Arrow but I know who he is and I expect he be a good Casey Jones.

[Autbot_Benz]

Idk if this had already been posted, so don't bite my head off. Stephen Amell from Arrow is casted as Casey. Apparently he had the best chemistry with Fox. "Any thoughts?"

http://https://variety.com/2015/film/news/stephen-amell-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-casey-jones-1201459533/ (https://variety.com/2015/film/news/stephen-amell-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-casey-jones-1201459533/)

I posted that article like 6 hours ago. For Future refrence in regards to TMNT 2 Movie news check the Platinum Dunes TMNT Movie Discussion before posting stuff to see if its been posted

[Xav]

It's worse now because you can add Bebop, Rocksteady, some random ass super model, & half of The Clippers to the mix, plus Casey.
& I imagine they'll need lab guys to do the mutating, so maybe Baxter or some other scientist(s) will factor in, not to mention any additional characters they wanna waste time on, be it April's roomie or employers, purple dragons (which were always Casey's motivation in past lore), etc.The Purple Dragons weren't always his motivation. That's mainly a 4Kids thing.

[NYShell]

I posted that article like 6 hours ago. For Future refrence in regards to TMNT 2 Movie news check the Platinum Dunes TMNT Movie Discussion before posting stuff to see if its been posted

Oh no its the end of the world! Sigh* -- Just kidding. Yeah, I had the thread written out hours ago but never pressed submit on my phone, that's why.

As far as Amell, don't know much about him other than him being Arrow.

[Powder]

The Purple Dragons weren't always his motivation. That's mainly a 4Kids thing.

The largest outfit of organized crime in Mirage = Purple Dragons. Casey's driven by a desire to take down street thugs, which are mostly PD. & the 4kids storyline was adapted into Mirage's Tales Vol. 2, which showed Casey having a bone to pick with them since childhood. So it counts in Mirage, 4kids, & Nick, 3 out of 5 iterations featuring CJ. It was just a thought, anyway.

[Huzzah]

Iiiiiiiii KNOW! Between Ra's and Deathstroke, it was like, "Yeah, we really wanted this show to be about Batman, but it's not, so... yeah, next best thing." :lol:

Yeah, it's Batman in everything but name. I watch it, but it's not a high priority. The Flash however, a far superior show that has really embraced it's comic book origins.

[Cryomancer]

Thinking about this some more, I actually hope they go hard OT with this and just make him be a complete psychopath, because at least that version of Casey was funny as hell.

[TigerClaw]

I would guest that the Purple Dragons, Might be in the sequel, It all make sense if you think about it.

If Bebop and Rocksteady are to appear in the sequel, What if they were originally members of the Purple Dragon, Who volunteered, and turned into Mutants, And in Mutated form, They lead the People Dragon for the Shredder in the Foot Clan?

Having Casey Jones in this, Will mean, He'll face off against some Purple Dragons in the streets, and I would assume, Raph shows up and saves him after he was about to get pummeled by Bebop and Rocksteady.

[Autbot_Benz]

Thinking about this some more, I actually hope they go hard OT with this and just make him be a complete psychopath, because at least that version of Casey was funny as hell.

Face stern justice appliances :lol:

[Andrew NDB]

Thinking about this some more, I actually hope they go hard OT with this and just make him be a complete psychopath, because at least that version of Casey was funny as hell.

That'd be as perfect as it'd be productive. Bury this incarnation under as much crap as possible, so that the only direction the next iteration on the big screen can go is as far away from that as possible.

[Cryomancer]

That'd be as perfect as it'd be productive. Bury this incarnation under as much crap as possible, so that the only direction the next iteration on the big screen can go is as far away from that as possible.

I'm still just really surprised they didn't make Vernon a giant walking gay stereotype.

[Andrew NDB]

I'm still just really surprised they didn't make Vernon a giant walking gay stereotype.

You haven't seen TMNT Part 6: Electric Fred Wolf Bugaloo yet, so hold the phone.

[IndigoErth]

I'm still just really surprised they didn't make Vernon a giant walking gay stereotype.
Well, they had to have someone to hit on Megan Fox, right? Other than Mikey. I mean without Casey in the first, dear god it can't be left untapped until the sequel.

[Commenter 42]

Well, they had to have someone to hit on Megan Fox, right? Other than Mikey. I mean without Casey in the first, dear god it can't be left untapped until the sequel.

Fox and the supermodel are just beards. He's secretly into Raph.

[Candy Kappa]

This... Is actually great news.

Maybe a few of you should try actually watching Arrow.

Im not sue if we've seen the same Arrow. I personally quite like it, could have been a bit more lighthearted and less darkbad, but it's getting better with Green Arrow stopped killing people.

Iiiiiiiii KNOW! Between Ra's and Deathstroke, it was like, "Yeah, we really wanted this show to be about Batman, but it's not, so... yeah, next best thing." :lol:

I don't think its a big secret that they really wanted to do a Batman show, but can't due to the Dawn of Justice movie being in production. If you can't get the real deal, just use the Ripp-off version :P

[Cryomancer]

Well, they had to have someone to hit on Megan Fox, right? Other than Mikey. I mean without Casey in the first, dear god it can't be left untapped until the sequel.

Yeah the movie definitely needed TWO men constantly trying to bang the only woman in the film via terrible dialog.

Oh wait, Karai was there too, but it's really easy to forget that, since she barely existed.

[Xav]

Don't forgot Whoopi and Abby.

[neatoman]

Was Casey's pointless grease paint in the Nicktoon made in response to the pointless Arrow grease paint?

[Cryomancer]

Don't forgot Whoopi and Abby.

Literally did forget Abby even existed, yes. Had to google it just now.

[Freeman]

I'm personally OK with Stephen Amell beeing Casey Jones: he's fit, acceptably grundge-good looking, can handle the vigilante role and seems to be motivated for the role. Arrow turned to be more a soap opera than a vigilante action series, but I can't see it to be his fault. He was acceptable on the role and can be a remarkable Casey IMO.

Unfortunately, this is not enough to make this movie work: they'll keep Vern (wasted screen time), foist an unnecessary flowerpot super-model (more wasted screen time), foist B&R without a solid plot arc backing up their meaning on the movie (poor screen time) and will mantain the Sachs x Shredder beeing two different characters nonsense (my opinion is that he should have been an asaian actor from the begining or keep him as 1 single character no matter how much the fans complained about it because it had no sense in any other way)

Therefore, having a good cast for Casey is not bad news, but the rest of the bad news related to how this movie is beeing planed and executed can't be forgotten: they're bringing all the mistakes from the first to the sequel and still confessing they are simply throwing more stuff on the sequel just for the sake of having it on the movie, wich makes no narrative sense at all.

One day maybe...

[ObiWanFan4life]

If this is official, I'm fine with the casting. While Amell isn't the greatest actor in the world, he's a very convincing action hero.

[CowabungaMikey]

Here is a video of Amell talking about his role in the movie:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BROWqjuTM0g

Really interesting to hear about what he has to say about the franchise.

[neatoman]

So if Green Arrow is Casey Jones, does that make Ray Palmer Nobody?
Get it? Because Arrow depicts him as something closer to IDW's Nobody than what he is in the comics.

[Turo602]

I'm okay with this casting, I think he has lots of potential to be a great Casey Jones but it's too bad his potential is being wasted on this particular series of the Ninja Turtles. I know people like to bitch about reboots/reboots that happen too soon, but please reboot this franchise and give it to someone who actually respects the franchise and does it justice. Plus, why do these hulking monsters even need a human crime fighting ally anyway? Seems kind of redundant. It'll be like Superman joining forces with Robin to take down some threat he's perfectly capable of defeating by himself.

[Leolead]

I just hope they tone down the Turtles.. I mean how is Casey suppose to keep up with Raph?

[TigerClaw]

Check out this video of Stephen Amell doing some kind of Superhero workout, Imagine Casey Jones doing this type of stuff.

J8d2JAoRGnc

[THGhost]

Its cool concept art, But i doubt its for the movie, Why would Casey Jones have a bloody ax with him? hah

Yeah, I hate those bloody axes. ;)

Maybe a few of you should try actually watching Arrow.

The guy has all the charisma of nails on a chalkboard.

I bet he's repped by WME. Sure, could have been worse, and we could have had Vernon as Casey, but come the **** on.

Bring on the new f'd up designs already! Let's really get this party started.8)

Again, you're hilarious.

[Kanon]

I just hope they tone down the Turtles.. I mean how is Casey suppose to keep up with Raph?

What would Bay do? mmmmmhhh
Something like this?
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1lcigERzx5I/TYJgdqx_78I/AAAAAAAAnGU/ODH2AxubRDM/s1600/Funny_Weapon.jpg

[chrisdude]

I just hope they tone down the Turtles.. I mean how is Casey suppose to keep up with Raph?What I'd love to see is them adopt the Nickelodeon kind of wannabe Batman aspect of Casey Jones, and let him have dangerous weapons and gadgets, like his explosive pucks and pop-out taser. I think, with that, he would fit nicely alongside these turtles, and in this universe.

But I would not be even remotely surprised if this Casey Jones had guns.

[Candy Kappa]

A shotgun shaped as a hockey stick!

[turtlefanforever]

Its cool concept art, But i doubt its for the movie, Why would Casey Jones have a bloody ax with him? hah

well haven't people been screaming for a "dark" and "Edgy" film forever?

[plastroncafe]

Me personally? I'm hoping Casey is portrayed in exactly the same way April is.
I demand he be oggled by April the same way April was by Vernon.

And maybe by Vernon too.

[IndigoErth]

Me personally? I'm hoping Casey is portrayed in exactly the same way April is.
I demand he be oggled by April the same way April was by Vernon.

And maybe by Vernon too.
I support this.


Also, he'll prob have a jetpack or something, you know, for the keeping up with Raph part.

[TigerClaw]

I hope we get to see some fun interaction between Casey Jones and Raph. Apparently Stephen Amell worked with Alan Ritchson before, on the Blue Mountain State TV show.
https://twitter.com/alanritchson/status/583063120270086144

Though Mikey has some competition now that Casey Jones is coming. I can picture Mikey seeing Casey Jones hanging out with April, and be like like. "What is that dude, Doing with my girl!"

[Amaranthus]

I hope we get to see some fun interaction between Casey Jones and Raph. Apparently Stephen Amell worked with Alan Ritchson before, on the Blue Mountain State TV show.
https://twitter.com/alanritchson/status/583063120270086144

Though Mikey has some competition now that Casey Jones is coming. I can picture Mikey seeing Casey Jones hanging out with April, and be like like. "What is that dude, Doing with my girl!"

Because women are nothing but objects.

[Candy Kappa]

Because women are nothing but objects.

At least in PD Mikey's mind.

[ScrewtheMirageTMNT]

I'm just in time for certain people taking a fictional movie way too seriously.

[IndigoErth]

At least in PD Mikey's mind.
Like parent producer like child character.

I'm just in time for certain people taking a fictional movie way too seriously.
No you're not, you're post #151, you're late.

[Amaranthus]

I'm just in time for certain people taking a fictional movie way too seriously.

Wouldn't a fictional movie imply the movie itself doesn't actually exist?

[Andrew NDB]

I'm just in time for certain people taking a fictional movie way too seriously.

As opposed to a non-fictional movie?

[IndigoErth]

Wouldn't a fictional movie imply the movie itself doesn't actually exist?
Everything makes so much more sense now, it's all just a bad dream.

[plastroncafe]

Ooh am I late to be told by someone on a forum how I'm waiting my time talking about something on that same forum?

Or should I go out and come back in five minutes with some Starbucks?

[Amaranthus]

As opposed to a non-fictional movie?

Pretty sure it's called fiction and non-fiction.
You can thank me for turning this thread into a discussion about the English language later.
It's much better than people (I know the movie sucks. But it's beyond hopeless, why keep complaining?) who can't stop whining.

[Bry]

Wouldn't a fictional movie imply the movie itself doesn't actually exist?

Don't tease us like that. The thought is just... too beautiful. :tsad:

[Commenter 42]

Again, you're hilarious.

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/ac/48/aa/ac48aa5d579b68ce0dde37f3b032874d.jpg

Wouldn't a fictional movie imply the movie itself doesn't actually exist?

Well said.


It must be Spring. can you identify all the plants?

http://www.botanicalls.com/graphics/Allplants-webSMALL.jpg

[ScrewtheMirageTMNT]

Ooh am I late to be told by someone on a forum how I'm waiting my time talking about something on that same forum?

Or should I go out and come back in five minutes with some Starbucks?

Starbucks. Just kidding. :D

[Amaranthus]

I don't get the plant meme.

[THGhost]

Loving the jetpack and shotgun ideas. Perhaps maybe a giant metal suit as well? That way he'd be the same height as the Turtles.

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/ac/48/aa/ac48aa5d579b68ce0dde37f3b032874d.jpg

http://www.quickmeme.com/img/ca/cab3611c49acb9e4a70736751911dbeb8aaf953ed4162ed86f a8e1865b69d378.jpg

[Andrew NDB]

I don't get the plant meme.

Then they've succeeded...

http://www.utsa.edu/sombrilla/fall2009/img/story-Investigate-plant.jpg

[Commenter 42]

Then they've succeeded...

http://www.utsa.edu/sombrilla/fall2009/img/story-Investigate-plant.jpg

Let's try not to feed them.

[IndigoErth]

Perhaps maybe a giant metal suit as well? That way he'd be the same height as the Turtles.
Just give him these old things, but stack a few, it would be cheaper.

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/de/b2/e7/deb2e753b6f4cb034ccb4ec8b6775d90.jpg

[Andrew NDB]

Just give him the things Vin Diesel wore to do the Groot mocap.

http://latestnewslink.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/d2982db3a9_vin-20diesel-20stilt.png

[THGhost]

Just give him the things Vin Diesel wore to do the Groot mocap.

http://latestnewslink.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/d2982db3a9_vin-20diesel-20stilt.png

And have him only ever say "Goongala!" Perfect. :D

From Amell's Facebook:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/21310_832608316824437_2364838773837797556_n.jpg?oh =3091babc0eadc5432c8cce000080e44f&oe=559D405A&__gda__=1437878269_1d7784dca0213bbb9b6a3f3d97abd51 0

[Mugic]

So Andre just gave his thoughts on Amell as Casey Jones and he brings up an interesting point that makes me worried.

jan055OHNrE

Casey Jones might have more fight scenes than the turtles, which is bad considering most of the turtles' screen time in the first film were fight scenes.

[shuriken]

Just give him the things Vin Diesel wore to do the Groot mocap.

http://latestnewslink.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/d2982db3a9_vin-20diesel-20stilt.png

You meant stilts?
Anyway dude sounds like a decent choice. I approve.

[chrisdude]

The last movie intended more turtle action but had to cut it, because of the budget cut. Actor accounts are that they filmed lots of mocap stuff that never got animated. They shouldn't have that problem, this time, because It's easier to know how much to put into a sequel. And its almost certainly going to be more.

[TigerClaw]

The last movie intended more turtle action but had to cut it, because of the budget cut. Actor accounts are that they filmed lots of mocap stuff that never got animated. They shouldn't have that problem, this time, because It's easier to know how much to put into a sequel. And its almost certainly going to be more.
With Casey Jones now involved, The movie will need a longer runtime, It needs to be at least 2 hours.

[THGhost]

As Andre from BNC pointed out, I hope we get to see Casey fighting alongside the Turtles and not off gallivanting with April & Vern for the entire movie. :P

With Casey Jones now involved, The movie will need a longer runtime, It needs to be at least 2 hours.

Agreed. 90 mins for first movie felt way too short.

[IndigoErth]

As Andre from BNC pointed out, I hope we get to see Casey fighting alongside the Turtles and not off gallivanting with April & Vern for the entire movie. :P
I hope not, goodness knows the gallivanting is the part we'd probably end up seeing rather than the Turtles.

[Leo656]

While we're making outlandish wishes, I'd like my own pet unicorn.

[TrickOrTreater]

Ooh am I late to be told by someone on a forum how I'm waiting my time talking about something on that same forum?

Or should I go out and come back in five minutes with some Starbucks?

2 more and I've got Bingo!

It must be Spring. can you identify all the plants?

http://www.botanicalls.com/graphics/Allplants-webSMALL.jpg

Time to get out the little hoe.

So Andre just gave his thoughts on Amell as Casey Jones and he brings up an interesting point that makes me worried.

jan055OHNrE

Yeah, I can tell him right now that we're going to get way more of the same in the new one.

Even if the budget/run time IS more than the first one, CG is still expensive, and filming live action actors is cheaper.

And considering they just added another MAIN live action character to the 4 or so that are already in the movie?

ON TOP of mocap Bebop/Rocksteady?

The first movie will DEFINITELY look like the Turtles starred in it in comparison to this one.

While we're making outlandish wishes, I'd like my own pet unicorn.

Are we still making wishes that have zero chance of coming true?

I want godzilla to be real.

[Krutch]

I don't know if anyone here follows this dude on Facebook, but this dude's legit. He's always posting positivity, working for and with charities, interacting with fans, sharing behind the scenes things... He seems like a solid dude.

What I'm getting at is, hopefully when he starts shooting he'll share a constant flow of behind the scenes stuff. Plus more recognition for him the better it helps his charity work.

[TigerClaw]

I don't know if anyone here follows this dude on Facebook, but this dude's legit. He's always posting positivity, working for and with charities, interacting with fans, sharing behind the scenes things... He seems like a solid dude.

What I'm getting at is, hopefully when he starts shooting he'll share a constant flow of behind the scenes stuff. Plus more recognition for him the better it helps his charity work.
Yeah, But i don't think he would be able to share anything involving TMNT2, I'm sure they have him sign an NDA, Any of the actors who worked on the 1st movie, Never shared any info or Photos while filming the movie.

Paramount is very secretive about there movies.

[TrickOrTreater]

Paramount is very secretive about there movies.

:lol:

Hearing the exact same thing about Fox and their crappy-looking Fantastic Four movie.

Even though it's not true. At all.

[plastroncafe]

While we're making outlandish wishes, I'd like my own pet unicorn.

I hate to break it to you man, but you've already got one...you just can't see it because of reasons.

[Leo656]

Good point, good point.

[IndigoErth]

Really I wouldn't be surprised of they try to be more secretive this time so they can try to do what they want without as much of the internet flipping out. Though that would not bode well for the stupidest of decisions; hope if there's anything truly almost world endingly horrible someone will leak it. Prob too risky for the actors to say much though other than what they're allowed to. Plenty of other faceless people there behind the camera listening in though.

[plastroncafe]

He's so sad, Leo. So sad.
Or...so I'm told, not like I can see the damn thing either.

[TigerClaw]

Really I wouldn't be surprised of they try to be more secretive this time so they can try to do what they want without as much of the internet flipping out. Though that would not bode well for the stupidest of decisions; hope if there's anything truly almost world endingly horrible someone will leak it. Prob too risky for the actors to say much though other than what they're allowed to. Plenty of other faceless people there behind the camera listening in though.
Stephen Amell is very active in the social media, Be it on Twitter or Facebook, But Paramount is not going to allow him to post anything about TMNT 2, while hes filming. All actors from the 1st movie, never talked about there experience or posted any images while they were filming.

If Bebop and Rocksteady are in the movie, They will try really hard to make sure that, The Maquettes of those characters aren't leaked online.

[TigerClaw]

Check out some awesome Fan Art of Stephen Amell as Casey Jones.
http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/markcassidycbm/news/?a=118065

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBjhqMpWIAAkUC_.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBjhpvPWEAM3M0K.jpg

[IndigoErth]

Awesome art. :tcool:

But Paramount is not going to allow him to post anything about TMNT 2, while hes filming.
Yeah, I know, that's kinda what I was saying with the actors being limited to what they could share. If anything.

Nondisclosure and all... I've signed some of those before.

[Commenter 42]

Awesome art. :tcool:


Yeah, I know, that's kinda what I was saying with the actors being limited to what they could share. If anything.

Nondisclosure and all... I've signed some of those before.

You've signed NDA's? What for? ;p

[TheCanadiandrome]

cool art! i can totally see him as Casey Jones, i like that casting choice

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Check out some awesome Fan Art of Stephen Amell as Casey Jones.
http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/markcassidycbm/news/?a=118065

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBjhqMpWIAAkUC_.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBjhpvPWEAM3M0K.jpg

That is actually really REALLY good. Excited!

[Sumac]

Eh. Still haven't watched first Bayturtles, but all reviews has been failry accurate to what I expected to hear about it.

I don't know who the guy in question is, but since the team behind this project is the same as with the first movie, I guess, result will be quite predictable.

[TheSkeletonMan939]

WOW!! That art is wonderful!

Take note, Bay! That's how you do Casey Jones!

[Candy Kappa]

Need more kibble, and guns, and five pairs of sunglasses... And a ammo belt with crush soda attached to.

[neatoman]

So will he scream "GOONGALA!"? That is the important question.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

So will he scream "GOONGALA!"? That is the important question.

I hope not. I always thought Casey having a weird-ass battle cry was a little too over-the-top.

[THGhost]

Check out some awesome Fan Art of Stephen Amell as Casey Jones.
http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/markcassidycbm/news/?a=118065

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBjhqMpWIAAkUC_.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBjhpvPWEAM3M0K.jpg

Cool art. But now that it's out there, Bay and everyone else involved will no doubt try their darndest to make him look nothing like that. :P

[TurtleTitan97]

Check out some awesome Fan Art of Stephen Amell as Casey Jones.
http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/markcassidycbm/news/?a=118065

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBjhqMpWIAAkUC_.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBjhpvPWEAM3M0K.jpg

The sad thing is he'll probably look nothing like this.

[plastroncafe]

I don't know that "sad" is really the word I'd use there, but mileage varies for a reason.

[massakre]

that art is pretty damn cool, i must say

[TigerClaw]

Apparently Stephen Amell was at Fan Expo 2015 in Vancouver, for a Q&A Session, and he did talked a little about TMNT2, Saw some posts on Twitter with a quote on what he said about TMNT 2. "I’m glad I’ll be playing a vigilante on the big screen."

I hope someone recorded him at this Con.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CByIwywVEAE2fiu.jpg

[Chinese Turtle]

http://image16-c.poco.cn/mypoco/myphoto/20150405/14/17409364620150405141652092.jpg?207x1024_120

[neatoman]

http://image16-c.poco.cn/mypoco/myphoto/20150405/14/17409364620150405141652092.jpg?207x1024_120

Hehehehehehehe, funny, a little predictable but funny.

[Autbot_Benz]

http://image16-c.poco.cn/mypoco/myphoto/20150405/14/17409364620150405141652092.jpg?207x1024_120

what does this have to do with Stephen Amell as Casey Jones ?.

[TigerClaw]

Here's an article about Stephen Amell at Fan Expo 2015 in Vancouver, It has some details about what his version of Casey Jones will be like.
http://theworldgoespop.com/2015/04/04/fan-expo-vancouver-2015-stephen-amell-teases-arrow-season-3-and-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles/

“I get to play a vigilante on the big screen,” Stephen jokes the audience. He added with what he has seen and heard about this iteration of Casey Jones is that he will be similar to the Oliver Queen in older iterations of the comic books.

Since Stephen is doing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 is more movies in his future. Doing a movie was important to me, as much as I love playing Oliver Queen, it was important for me to stretch out. I know I am playing another vigilante, you will have to trust me that Casey Jones is different than Oliver Queen but filming a feature film is different from filming a television show.

Stephen is excited to be working with Paramount, the studio releasing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 and director David Green, who is a big Turtles fan that sold him on the concept.

Stephen will begin shooting Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 in Manhattan after attending Calgary Expo and will be filming it during the summer and might be shooting both Arrow and Turtles for a bit.

Basically this version of Casey Jones will be similar to Oliver Queen from the earlier comics.

[Vicky82]

Here's an article about Stephen Amell at Fan Expo 2015 in Vancouver, It has some details about what his version of Casey Jones will be like.
http://theworldgoespop.com/2015/04/04/fan-expo-vancouver-2015-stephen-amell-teases-arrow-season-3-and-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles/

Basically this version of Casey Jones will be similar to Oliver Queen from the earlier comics.

Is that good or bad, what was he like in the earlier comics. I'm not familar with Arrow from DC comics. I haven't even watched the show but seen the previews though.

[TigerClaw]

Is that good or bad, what was he like in the earlier comics. I'm not familar with Arrow from DC comics. I haven't even watched the show but seen the previews though.
I don't know what Green Arrow was like in the earlier comics, But I would assume, he would be less darker maybe?

Either way, I think its good, He did say that Oliver Queen and Casey Jones are very different, So don't expect something exactly similar to Oliver Queen.

[TigerClaw]

Here's video from Stephen Amell's Panel at Fan Expo 2015. He talks about Casey Jones on the beginning of the video.

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[IndigoErth]

Cool. :tsmile: Might be "another vigilante," but heck, if it's a kind of role he already knows then all the better maybe. As long as the prior isn't a hang up on portraying a different one.


Also... :D at yet another 'green' connection, even if this time only the actor's other character. lol :twink:

[Filespit]

I really like Arrow, I think it's one of the best shows on TV at the moment. Amell does fine on that show but everything else I've seen him in he's been complete and utter crap, so I wouldn't call him a convincing actor. I don't think this is a terrible casting, it could've been much worse, but they also could've done better with this casting to be honest.

It doesn't matter who they cast as Casey though, I still have no faith in the sequel.

[TigerClaw]

He's perfect for Casey Jones, Because of his physicality. Check out this video of him doing some workout and trainer, He does some parkour stuff.

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[THGhost]

If there's anyone who knows how to play a vigilante it's him. :)

http://image16-c.poco.cn/mypoco/myphoto/20150405/14/17409364620150405141652092.jpg?207x1024_120

Hehehehehehehe, funny, a little predictable but funny.

I can't see it. What was it? All I get is this - "¾Ü¾ø·ÃÎÊ" :P

[IndigoErth]

Hope they make use of that then for the rooftops and give him a good workout for that film.

Not much younger than I am, I envy all that energy he still has in the 30s. lol

[TigerClaw]

If there's anyone who knows how to play a vigilante it's him. :)





I can't see it. What was it? All I get is this - "¾Ü¾ø·ÃÎÊ" :P
I think he linked it wrong, I fixed the link and this is what your supposed to see.

http://image16-c.poco.cn/mypoco/myphoto/20150405/14/17409364620150405141652092.jpg

[IndigoErth]

I can't see it. What was it? All I get is this - "¾Ü¾ø·ÃÎÊ" :P
I don't see anything either. In my case at the link all I get is: 拒绝访问
I think he linked it wrong, I fixed the link and this is what your supposed to see.

http://image16-c.poco.cn/mypoco/myphoto/20150405/14/17409364620150405141652092.jpg
Nope, can't see anything if it's an image, only the link when quoted. It doesn't like some of us I guess.


Edit: Looked up Google translate... "拒绝访问" "Access denied" Alright then. lol

[THGhost]

I think he linked it wrong, I fixed the link and this is what your supposed to see.

http://image16-c.poco.cn/mypoco/myphoto/20150405/14/17409364620150405141652092.jpg

Still can't see it. Just comes back as "¾Ü¾ø·ÃÎÊ" but in a larger font.

Watched the most recent episode of Arrow the other night. The first thing I thought of when Amell's character started fighting someone was "Goongala!" :P

Looked up Google translate... "拒绝访问" "Access denied" Alright then. lol

Interestingly, if you Google "¾Ü¾ø·ÃÎÊ" and look at the 6th result, it's this very thread. :lol:

[TigerClaw]

Still can't see it. Just comes back as "¾Ü¾ø·ÃÎÊ" but in a larger font.

Watched the most recent episode of Arrow the other night. The first thing I thought of when Amell's character started fighting someone was "Goongala!" :P



Interestingly, if you Google "¾Ü¾ø·ÃÎÊ" and look at the 6th result, it's this very thread. :lol:
Its one of those links that can't be hotlinked.
http://image16-c.poco.cn/mypoco/myphoto/20150405/14/17409364620150405141652092.jpg

I uploaded it on Tinypic.

http://i58.tinypic.com/2h3671x.jpg

[Bry]

He's perfect for Casey Jones, Because of his physicality.

I mean... that's a part of it. But considering he's a character who wears a full-face mask, a decent stuntman is all you'd need to cover most of the physicality. I think the attitude is far more important, and that's a pretty distinct thing that you'd need to get right.

Not saying Amell can't get that down, but based on what I've seen of Arrow he seems a bit... bland in that role. Not bad per se, but not terribly distinct or interesting, IMO. Casey should be a violent, borderline-psychotic jackass, at least at first. And I think hitting that note in the right way takes some acting chops.

Could be Amell's chance to show some range, if he can bring that energy. And if the writers and the director get the character right.

[Commenter 42]

I mean... that's a part of it. But considering he's a character who wears a full-face mask, a decent stuntman is all you'd need to cover most of the physicality. I think the attitude is far more important, and that's a pretty distinct thing that you'd need to get right.

Not saying Amell can't get that down, but based on what I've seen of Arrow he seems a bit... bland in that role. Not bad per se, but not terribly distinct or interesting, IMO. Casey should be a violent, borderline-psychotic jackass, at least at first. And I think hitting that note in the right way takes some acting chops.

Could be Amell's chance to show some range, if he can bring that energy. And if the writers and the director get the character right.

I'll say it. The guy is a really bad actor. Again though, what the **** did we expect.

[TrickOrTreater]

I mean... that's a part of it. But considering he's a character who wears a full-face mask, a decent stuntman is all you'd need to cover most of the physicality. I think the attitude is far more important, and that's a pretty distinct thing that you'd need to get right.

Not saying Amell can't get that down, but based on what I've seen of Arrow he seems a bit... bland in that role. Not bad per se, but not terribly distinct or interesting, IMO. Casey should be a violent, borderline-psychotic jackass, at least at first. And I think hitting that note in the right way takes some acting chops.

Could be Amell's chance to show some range, if he can bring that energy. And if the writers and the director get the character right.

http://i.imgur.com/VOTItlA.jpg?1

[IndigoErth]

Too bad we can't bound and gag Bay and have the chance to see what this director would be able to do (for better or for worse) without Bay's hand in the middle of it.

[Chinese Turtle]

I think he linked it wrong, I fixed the link and this is what your supposed to see.

http://image16-c.poco.cn/mypoco/myphoto/20150405/14/17409364620150405141652092.jpg

I upload the picture on poco.cn.and use the 'forum link',but someone cannot see it,I don‘t know why...
Also the words in picture is unclear。so I reupload them,those are more clear？the words is form arrow's dialogue

http://image16-c.poco.cn/mypoco/myphoto/20150406/15/174093646201504061516235073667370461_007.jpg?600x4 31_130
http://image16-c.poco.cn/mypoco/myphoto/20150406/15/174093646201504061516235073667370461_006.jpg?1280x 988_130
http://image16-c.poco.cn/mypoco/myphoto/20150406/15/174093646201504061516235073667370461_005.jpg?1280x 1255_130
http://image16-c.poco.cn/mypoco/myphoto/20150406/15/174093646201504061516235073667370461_004.jpg?1314x 1213_130
http://image16-c.poco.cn/mypoco/myphoto/20150406/15/174093646201504061516235073667370461_003.jpg?1196x 697_120
http://image16-c.poco.cn/mypoco/myphoto/20150406/15/174093646201504061516235073667370461_002.jpg?1173x 1255_130
http://image16-c.poco.cn/mypoco/myphoto/20150406/15/174093646201504061516235073667370461_001.jpg?1280x 960_120
http://image16-c.poco.cn/mypoco/myphoto/20150406/15/174093646201504061516235073667370461_000.jpg?1200x 1317_120

[THGhost]

Its one of those links that can't be hotlinked.
http://image16-c.poco.cn/mypoco/myphoto/20150405/14/17409364620150405141652092.jpg

I uploaded it on Tinypic.

http://i58.tinypic.com/2h3671x.jpg

http://i3.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/605/902/ee0.jpg

I can see most of it and I get the idea. Thanks. :tcool:

I upload the picture on poco.cn.and use the 'forum link',but someone cannot see it,I don‘t know why...
Also the words in picture is unclear。so I reupload them,those are more clear？the words is form arrow's dialogue

http://image16-c.poco.cn/mypoco/myphoto/20150406/15/174093646201504061516235073667370461_007.jpg?600x4 31_130
http://image16-c.poco.cn/mypoco/myphoto/20150406/15/174093646201504061516235073667370461_006.jpg?1280x 988_130
http://image16-c.poco.cn/mypoco/myphoto/20150406/15/174093646201504061516235073667370461_005.jpg?1280x 1255_130
http://image16-c.poco.cn/mypoco/myphoto/20150406/15/174093646201504061516235073667370461_004.jpg?1314x 1213_130
http://image16-c.poco.cn/mypoco/myphoto/20150406/15/174093646201504061516235073667370461_003.jpg?1196x 697_120
http://image16-c.poco.cn/mypoco/myphoto/20150406/15/174093646201504061516235073667370461_002.jpg?1173x 1255_130
http://image16-c.poco.cn/mypoco/myphoto/20150406/15/174093646201504061516235073667370461_001.jpg?1280x 960_120
http://image16-c.poco.cn/mypoco/myphoto/20150406/15/174093646201504061516235073667370461_000.jpg?1200x 1317_120

None of those are working for me. :lol:

[NYShell]

I mean... that's a part of it. But considering he's a character who wears a full-face mask, a decent stuntman is all you'd need to cover most of the physicality. I think the attitude is far more important, and that's a pretty distinct thing that you'd need to get right.

Not saying Amell can't get that down, but based on what I've seen of Arrow he seems a bit... bland in that role. Not bad per se, but not terribly distinct or interesting, IMO. Casey should be a violent, borderline-psychotic jackass, at least at first. And I think hitting that note in the right way takes some acting chops.

Could be Amell's chance to show some range, if he can bring that energy. And if the writers and the director get the character right.

Agreed. Hopefully he isn't a generic, tough pretty boy role.

[TrickOrTreater]

Agreed. Hopefully he isn't a generic, tough pretty boy role.

He will. I bet he will.

[THGhost]

Hopefully he isn't a generic, tough pretty boy role.

He will. I bet he will.

I second that.

[IndigoErth]

Well, it has to mesh with what Megan Fox brings to it, right?

[Powder]

Well, it has to mesh with what Megan Fox brings to it, right?

So they'll instead cast a cardboard cutout of him, yeah? :P

[IndigoErth]

So they'll instead cast a cardboard cutout of him, yeah? :P
:lol:

All the acting credit and paycheck without even being there? Not a bad deal actually.

[Cryomancer]

Standing around being a tough guy with a nice bod for the ladies would probably be an improvement for the Casey in the leaked script.

[Commenter 42]

Surprised Sharkblade and Samxsteal aren't all up in here telling us what a great idea this is.

[THGhost]

Surprised Sharkblade and Samxsteal aren't all up in here telling us what a great idea this is.

http://cdn.meme.am/images/11392978.jpg

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Standing around being a tough guy with a nice bod for the ladies would probably be an improvement for the Casey in the leaked script.

Absolutely. Stephen Amell is a HUGE improvement over Shia Labouf... :tlol:

[Kanon]

Absolutely. Stephen Amell is a HUGE improvement over Shia Labouf... :tlol:

:lol: My father thought they would cast him cause of Megan.

Hope there will be pictures of him in his costume soon. :D

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

:lol: My father thought they would cast him cause of Megan.

Hope there will be pictures of him in his costume soon. :D

We ALL thought that. And had "Blue Door" happened, they would have cast him.

Even though we were shot to pieces by the end product, we did at least dodge a couple of those bullets...

[TigerClaw]

Looks like Stephen Amell will start filming in 17 days.
https://twitter.com/amellywood/status/586396936288120832
7 days left with Oliver Queen.
17 days until I'm Casey Jones.

[TheSkeletonMan939]

He seems excited.

I wonder if that means he'll do really well in the role. Maybe pump some much-needed liveliness into this franchise.

[TrickOrTreater]

He seems excited.

I wonder if that means he'll do really well in the role. Maybe pump some much-needed liveliness into this franchise.

He must not have seen the first one.

[Leo656]

He must not have seen the first one.

http://new4.fjcdn.com/thumbnails/comments/Why+_70d793db9771a78929fcf98467744b36.gif

[TrickOrTreater]

http://new4.fjcdn.com/thumbnails/comments/Why+_70d793db9771a78929fcf98467744b36.gif

http://i.imgur.com/ow3QQw0.gif?1

[Autbot_Benz]

Stephen just posted this not sure if its a Casey or Hockey Tweet

Stephen Amell ‏@amellywood 35s35 seconds ago

If you see me walking around Vancouver this week with a sawed off hockey stick, pay it no mind.

[TigerClaw]

Stephen just posted this not sure if its a Casey or Hockey Tweet

Stephen Amell ‏@amellywood 35s35 seconds ago

If you see me walking around Vancouver this week with a sawed off hockey stick, pay it no mind.
Its gotta be a tweet about Casey, Remember that they are filming this month.

[IndigoErth]

lol Prob Casey, but I assume it's not really film related. Good that he seems excited about this and hopefully can take that enthusiasm into his acting.

[TigerClaw]

lol Prob Casey, but I assume it's not really film related. Good that he seems excited about this and hopefully can take that enthusiasm into his acting.
I wonder if he will do a New York accent, Elias Koteas did for his Casey Jones.

[TrickOrTreater]

I wonder if he will do a New York accent, Elias Koteas did for his Casey Jones.

Like how Megan Fox dyed her hair for April?

[Foombamaroom]

You know what the weird thing is? I can't see Stephen Amell as Casey, but I know he's going to make a great Casey. He's a fantastic actor and we all know he's very grateful to have been cast, as he is with every other role he gets. At least the movie is starting off with some GOOD news, unlike last year. I remember I nearly punched a wall when Megan Fox was announced as April.

[IndigoErth]

I remember I nearly punched a wall when Megan Fox was announced as April.
With your avatar I totally just heard and saw Raph saying/doing that. :tlol:
Maybe he wanted to when Splinter said she was the hogosha. lol (I know Leo looked disappointed, poor guy.)

I think Amell will do well, I hope. Wouldn't be surprised if he's been nosing around here. :P

[TigerClaw]

Saw this posted on the Megan Fox Fansite.
http://meganfox86.tumblr.com/post/116496803718/stephen-amell-said-he-will-start-playing-casey

Stephen Amell said he will start playing Casey Jones on the 26th will Megan be on set before/after/same time?

time will tell

So on the 26th of April, He's expected to be filming.

[Autbot_Benz]

Stephen Amell
12 hrs ·

Heading to Manhattan for TMNT2

From Stephen's facebook

[bushido]

Stephen Amell
12 hrs ·

Heading to Manhattan for TMNT2

From Stephen's facebook

I hope we will see pictures from the set soon !

[graphic_content]

I love ARROW, but Stephen Amell, IMO, is a not a very good actor. And while I'm not expecting Oscar-worthy calibur in a film about crime-fighting anthropomorphic Turtles, I was hoping for...

..."someone else". (see what I did there?) :lol:

[Autbot_Benz]

Stephen Amell
6 hrs ·

Facebook! Thank you for all the love coming out of last nights episode. I'm deep into preproduction on Turtles. Blisters on my hands from wielding new weapons, etc. Getting really, really excited to start production. And I gotta say, it's a real trip to actually live in New York City for an extended period of time. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go cruise the streets of Alphabet City.

latest Facebook Post

[Shark_Blade]

Sounds like he had a blast. :D