Is anyone else afraid to hear what Seth Green sounds like as Leonardo in Season 3?

[THGhost]

I personally prefer Dominic Catrambone as Leo, more weight to his voice. It's a shame they're not keeping him full time, but I do look forward to hearing what Seth brings to the character.

[Foombamaroom]

I'm just curious as to why Leonardo is now being played by actors who are in more adult-type media. I mean, Jason Biggs is in American Pie, Seth Green does Family Guy and Robot Chicken, and Johnny Knoxville... don't get me started.

I'm looking forward to Seth, though I have a feeling he won't be mimicking Jason's voice too much. Seth's voice does sound a little bit similar to Jason's in my opinion.

[plastroncafe]

That's the easiest question to answer:

They're big names that are famous for appealing to the adolescent male demographic.

I don't know that "afraid" is the word I'd use.
But then, I'm still really sad to see Biggs go. I'm sure Green will be just fine, possibly even great...but I'll need to hear his actual performance before I go that far.

I've loved a lot of the guy's work, from his days back on Buffy to a chunk of his Robot Chicken stuff.

It was really awkward to have Green at the SDCC panel and then have them show a whole bunch of turtle footage with someone else voicing the character he'd been hired to play.

[Foombamaroom]

Originally Posted by plastroncafe

It was really awkward to have Green at the SDCC panel and then have them show a whole bunch of turtle footage with someone else voicing the character he'd been hired to play.

They probably put him there to show that "Yes, this is actually happening." and to add to the fact that he seems devoted to the show.

[Warhorse]

Originally Posted by Foombamaroom

I'm just curious as to why Leonardo is now being played by actors who are in more adult-type media. I mean, Jason Biggs is in American Pie, Seth Green does Family Guy and Robot Chicken, and Johnny Knoxville... don't get me started.

I'm looking forward to Seth, though I have a feeling he won't be mimicking Jason's voice too much. Seth's voice does sound a little bit similar to Jason's in my opinion.

I'm curious as to why they are getting pretty well known actors to voice the Turtle period. I think they should stick with the purely voice actors that are under the radar. Really, how much is the bigger names like Sean Astin, Jason Biggs, Seth Green in terms of budget, when just as good voice actors like Nolan North, Michael Sinterniklaas, James Arnold Taylor(but he might be too busy with the new Star Wars Clone Wars reboot) Brian Tochi or Laurie Faso might have been added at a more reasonable price. Granted, I honestly do not know the salaries of the more known actors compared to Rob Paulsen and Mae Whitman, they very well could be paid evenly across the board, I'm just going what usually typically happens.

[IndigoErth]

Originally Posted by Foombamaroom

I'm just curious as to why Leonardo is now being played by actors who are in more adult-type media. I mean, Jason Biggs is in American Pie, Seth Green does Family Guy and Robot Chicken, and Johnny Knoxville... don't get me started.

Yeah, that's kinda odd. If it's been on purpose trying to seek the right tone for him they're trying too hard imo, an average sort of voice, with the ability to sound serious and somewhat authoritative when need be, works fine enough. Are there so few in the world capable.

Originally Posted by Warhorse

I'm curious as to why they are getting pretty well known actors to voice the Turtle period. I think they should stick with the purely voice actors that are under the radar.

Agree. That also must kind of suck for those that are strictly voice actors if the trend in the business has become to hire known-ofs for voice roles.

[plastroncafe]

Yeah, Voice Acting is a skill that not every actor is capable of, and it very much frosts my cookies when a Named Film/Television actor is added to a cast to boost appeal, rather than say...for their skill at voice acting.

Most of the non-turtle voices were changed for the 2k12 movie in post production, because the Powers That Be thought it would sell the film more to have Chris Evans, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Patrick Stewart on the poster.

Having said that, I have no problem with film/television actors doing voice work. Sean Astin is awesome as Raph, and it worked really well for Avatar: The Last Airbender/Legend of Korra.

When they announced the casting for the new Nick Toon I remember looking askance at the casting of Biggs and Astin, but didn't give Cipes or Paulsen a second glance.

Then I watched the show and it was Cipes and Paulsen that were were way more distracting than Biggs or Astin, who I didn't even notice.
They were just Leo and Raph. It was weird.

[Foombamaroom]

Originally Posted by plastroncafe

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When they announced the casting for the new Nick Toon I remember looking askance at the casting of Biggs and Astin, but didn't give Cipes or Paulsen a second glance.

Then I watched the show and it was Cipes and Paulsen that were were way more distracting than Biggs or Astin, who I didn't even notice.
They were just Leo and Raph. It was weird.

I also thought that. Paulsen is a better Don than he is Raph, but I feel Cipes is the perfect choice for Mikey. I just don't like Mikey's character too much in this series, hopefully he'll be matured.

[Midnight Mutant]

Originally Posted by Mukouno

I'm actually pretty curious how this will play out. I've seen a video where someone put different versions of Seth's voice over some clips of Leo and it wasn't that bad. I could definetely get used to it.

Dis?

@Thread question: Nah, I like Seth Green, he's a good actor and I trust Ciro. He has done a good job with voice selections so far (Assuming he's the final say in who gets the job, because I know there is a voice caster. )

[MsMarvelDuckie]

Originally Posted by plastroncafe

Yeah, Voice Acting is a skill that not every actor is capable of, and it very much frosts my cookies when a Named Film/Television actor is added to a cast to boost appeal, rather than say...for their skill at voice acting.

Most of the non-turtle voices were changed for the 2k12 movie in post production, because the Powers That Be thought it would sell the film more to have Chris Evans, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Patrick Stewart on the poster.

Having said that, I have no problem with film/television actors doing voice work. Sean Astin is awesome as Raph, and it worked really well for Avatar: The Last Airbender/Legend of Korra.

When they announced the casting for the new Nick Toon I remember looking askance at the casting of Biggs and Astin, but didn't give Cipes or Paulsen a second glance.

Then I watched the show and it was Cipes and Paulsen that were were way more distracting than Biggs or Astin, who I didn't even notice.
They were just Leo and Raph. It was weird.

And never mind the fact that Stewart and Green have BOTH been known for their VA in other shows or movies. Green has done Family Guy and Robot Chicken for YEARS, Stewart has done VA roles in video games (notably Elder Scrolls: Oblivion and Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone) as well as other roles. And then there is the REST of the ST: TNG cast doing key roles in Disney's Gargoyles. So it's not as uncommon as one might think. Consider Mark Hamill's Joker on Batman: TAS or Hobgoblin in Spider-Man: TAS. Amazing voice work from a Star Wars alum!

[Warhorse]

Originally Posted by Midnight Mutant

Dis?

@Thread question: Nah, I like Seth Green, he's a good actor and I trust Ciro. He has done a good job with voice selections so far (Assuming he's the final say in who gets the job, because I know there is a voice caster. )

Yeah, Seth will be just fine. And Seth sounds more like Leo than a jackass!

[Jephael]

Originally Posted by Midnight Mutant

Dis?

@Thread question: Nah, I like Seth Green, he's a good actor and I trust Ciro. He has done a good job with voice selections so far (Assuming he's the final say in who gets the job, because I know there is a voice caster. )

After listening to that clip I just realized there's potential for a Dr. Evil type villain in the show.

[BubblyShell22]

No, I think Seth will do fine and I'm looking forward to it.

[SnakeShifter]

I have some doubts, but Seth Green is much better VA than Jason Biggs, so I'm optimistic more so than doubtful.

[Munk]

I had to stop watching Hulk and the agents of SMASH just because of A-Bomb. Seths character. Now, he's going to voice one of the beloved turtles? I just hope and pray it doesn't sound annoying. Fingers crossed tightly.