Favorite Voice Actor for the TMNT
 

Based on all the clips we've seen, who is your favorite actor for the new turtles? While I like all the new voices, Sean Astin's Raphael is what stood out to me the most. I like that he makes Raph sound younger here than 2k3 Raph.:tsmile:

Fave VA for the new turtles?? You mean besides Rob Paulsen?? :P

I've honestly enjoyed everyone's voicework so far.

But if I had to choose, I'd go with Jason Biggs. Rob Paulson's a little too predictable of a choice (though I do see his appeal).

They are all amazing, but Greg Cipes- he steals the show. Never have I heard a more perfect Mikey!:tgrin:

It's hard to choose which voice actor is my favorite... Because they are all spot on!
What's amazing is that I was quite suspicious of the voice actors, especially Sean Astin and that guy from American Pie (sorry, too lazy to look him up), but I was willing to give the show a chance. I kept up to date with Rob Paulsen's posts on Facebook, eventually seeing Sean Astin in a recording booth and doing some lines... And I have to say I was very impressed. Acting and voice acting are way different despite some similarities, and you have to approach both in different ways. So props to actors doing voice acting!
... Sorry, I still can't choose. I truly love them all. XD
Aside from that, was I the only one who got really suspicious regarding actors becoming voice actors, especially after the arrogant dumbass Chris Rock and his famous "I got $1 million for three lines, voice acting's the easiest job, blah-blah-blah"? I know this seems a little off topic, but since we are talking about some voice actors who started out as actors, might as well discuss a little 'bout that.

Wow, too f*cking lazy to scroll a few screens up or even read other posts. You must be a Goddamned slob.

Like you don't know. :D

I like how people have all complained about Rob probably not being the best casting choice for Donny, yet he's somewhat leading the poll. This is a vote for who you think is best suited for these current turtles, who really fits their character most. Idiots.

That aside, Cipes. His Mikey is so new, fresh, energetic. Love it.

I agree with these comments.:D It was such a great idea to have Cipes as Mikey on the show.

Cipes is a great Mikey. I can get with that. but my bias is showing. :D

I want to see lots of Donatello-Michelangelo teamup episodes. Rob Paulsen is a blast from the 80s past, but Cipes finally integrates my love of the DC Animated Universe with my obsessive Turtles fandom. The best of both worlds!

Me, a Goddamned slob? :tgrin:How did you know?!?!:tgrin:

Dude, I'm lazy when I wanna be. :twink:

Anyway, Jason Biggs was an unexpected, but good choice for Leo's role. I like how he sounds so far, and can't wait to hear more.

I want to say Rob Paulsen because Donnie is my favorite and Rob is awesome, but I'm voting Sean Astin, because he was in The Lord of the Rings. Period. Plus, his voice seems refreshing for Raphael.

I'm gonna say Rob Paulsen by default because, other than Greg Cipes, I haven't seen the Sean or Jason in voice over roles that I imediately recognise.

Sorry I didn't see the list of actors on the top I chose Cory Feldman then when I scrolled up I saw he wasn't an option I tried to delete this post but no can do. I still think the voice actors from the first movie were the best out of every incarnation of the TMNT.

I'm torn between Paulson and Cipes. I never cared for Paulson's Raph, but I think he fits Don perfectly. Cipes is great as Mikey, though.

Astin's more sedate Raph is a nice change of pace too, as opposed to the sort of grumbling "Wolverine" take that's been done on him in the past.

Sure, Rob Paulsen is older, but I really enjoy his Talkin' Toons podcast so I had to vote for him, even if shades of OT Raph appear. Greg Cipes is second, followed by Astin, though there are definitely better Leos than Biggs.

My first inclination was Sean Astin, but I need to hear more of him as Raph before I can say that with 100% certainty. I went with Jason Biggs. He has a kind of self-assured, big brotherish way about him that comes through in his voice that I think is perfect for Leo.

I agree. The reason why I like Biggs' voice is because he has that deeper tone like a big brother who is self-assured.:tsmile: Plus, his reminds me of the James Arnold Taylor voice but better.:tcool:

Jason Biggs was very much out of left field, and while it seemed peculiar to say the least, I wasn't particularly worried about it. Even so, I thought he'd be bland and not too standout-ish. When I think about it in relation to this poll, I realise that he is kind of the one to stand out. I like his portrayal of Leonardo so far, so I voted for him, even if my absolute favourite may change once I watch the show in its full form.

Other than Rob Paulsen, I have to say Mikey sounds fun.

I never thought of Beast Boy's voice being good for Michaelangelo, and its a little different in this show, but it fits perfectly.

I'm extremely biased towards Rob Paulsen, so i have to pick him. I actually did not like it the first time i heard Donnie. but its really grown on me the more i've heard.

I swear i'm the only one, but to me Mikey just sounds a little off. But I know it'll just take time until i'm used to it. - that's how i felt about the 2k3 turtles at first.

You're not.

I voted for Rob Paulsen because I loved him as Raph in the 80s series. he always cracked me up. But I had no idea he was chosen to voice Donatello. Talk about a blast from the past. I never thought I'd hear any of the original actors voicing TMNT ever again.

I'll have to listen to him playing Donatello to really give a good opinion about it, but I'm sure he'll do a great job with Donnie, because Rob Paulsen is universally awesome. At least in my opinion.

Whoever is voicing Michaelangelo has pretty much claimed Mikey as his because he fits Mikey to a T. The one scene where he says 'It's a Gift" then faints, totally cracked me up. I get the feeling he will be comic relief, but not as much as the 2k3 Mikey was, so that will be a great change to see him get a little more serious when times call for it.

Jason Bigss I remember from American Pie and I always thought he has a nice voice, so I think he'll be great as Leonardo.

Who's voicing the rest of the cast? I was trying to find a thread with the cast listed who will be voicing the characters. I heard Shredder's voice in the talking action figure and he sounds badass, so I know I will love Shredder in this series.

That would be the totally talented Greg Cipes AKA the voice of Beast Boy from Teen Titans.:tcool:


You can check out the cast on the first page of the "Official Info on the Nick TMNT series" thread here: http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=33602

Thanks, TurtleTitan! :-)

Really? You obviously don't understand the point of this goddamn thread.

I voted for Sean Astin. I was a little skeptical that he would be a good Raphael, but after hearing him in the previews I think he turned out to be very good. He sounds like what I pictured a younger Raph would sound like.

I've gotta go with Cipes. I feel like his Michelangelo is different from others, but still perfect. It stands out to me more than the others.

I was super excited about Rob Paulsen returning, until I saw that his Donatello... sounds like his Raphael. And they may be exactly what they asked him to do, I don't know. But, Paulsen is really talented. He's not one of those voice actors who does one voice for all of his characters. But Raphael, and now Donatello, are essentially his speaking voice. So I was a little let down that he didn't do much different.

Gotta go with sam wise. Astin is a calm kinda character usually so him for raphael is an interesting yet smart choice. I think it will add a nice dimension to him, prefer him over the 45 year old sounding 2k3 voice actor.