Raph, Mikey, and Splinter are cast!!!

**Jester** · 06-14-2011, 08:36 AM

Rob Paulsen on his facebook page mentioned that Sean Astin is Raph [and] Greg Cipes is Mikey!!
Now our team of 4 is whole once again.
Here's an article from EW.com:
http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/06/14/te...es-sean-astin/

*plastroncafe* · 06-14-2011, 08:41 AM

0-o

I can't wait to hear this.
If for no other reason than I think it'll make the back of my head come flying off.

**Jester** · 06-14-2011, 09:03 AM

Hoon Lee is Splinter. (He's sooo young. Rob is the oldest cast member ATM.)

Man, Rob's full of info today!

*Jephael* · 06-14-2011, 09:04 AM

So the dude who played Beast Boy is going to be Michaelangelo? That is so cool!

deadpoolRKO · 06-14-2011, 09:06 AM

Sweeet …… ...

*Bauer536* · 06-14-2011, 09:19 AM

Samwise Gamgee as Raphael! This is so cool! And it's funny. If you look on the "TMNT Fantastic Four" thread, I compare Raph to be that Hobbit. Too bad Elijah Wood's not doing Leonardo. That would have been something: Frodo and Sam return as Leo and Raph. I think this means serious business for Nickelodeon. I have never, in my wildest dreams, pictured any film actor like Jason Biggs or Sean Astin portray the voices of characters on these shows. I am so excited!

Plus, Sean Astin was in 24: Season 5!

Just to add: I never liked Teen Titans or Beast Boy, but Greg Cipes as Michelangelo may be perfect casting. I'm just hoping he doesn't sound too much like Beast Boy. If he does, his voice has got to be deeper, and a little bit New Yorkan.

Chaotix12345 · 06-14-2011, 09:36 AM

Greg Cipes as Mikey should be interesting.

**Jester** · 06-14-2011, 09:39 AM

So I looked up Greg Cipes, since I had no clue who he was, (He was Beast Boy? Cool. Never watched much Titans, though.) and found out he's in one of my favorite satires: The Onion Movie.
Here's a clip:
[VIDEO REMOVED FROM YOUTUBE. Fox called foul.

]

*Bauer536* · 06-14-2011, 09:51 AM

So wait, Hoon Lee is going to be Splinter? Where did you find that out? I couldn't find it in the article. Plus, I don't really know him. What does he sound like?

*plastroncafe* · 06-14-2011, 09:58 AM

I know Cripes better as his character on the HBO series "Deadwood." He played the teenage kid that traveled with Kristen Bell.

Also, from Paulsen's twitter:

Quote:

yakkopinky (Rob Paulsen)
BTW, the "new" Splinter is a TERRIFIC actor named Hoon Lee. You guys will not believe his pipes. Stunning talent.

Gyt Kaliba · 06-14-2011, 10:01 AM

I saw about Sean and Greg on Rob Paulsen's Facebook, but I can't find the Hoon Lee news anywhere. Did a search on the name, and all I can find is that he's (if it's the right guy) Richard on 'Fringe'. Sound about right, Jester?

I'm excited for this news. Sean will be iffy as Raph maybe, but I have no doubt that Greg Cipes can pull off Mikey. It's...it's perfect in my head I think. Though it'll deped on how he's writte I suppose.

I can't wait till we find out who's Shredder! It's gonna be hard to top the awesome (though different) performances we've had for the guy in the previous toons though.

*Redeemer* · 06-14-2011, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jester

Rob Paulsen on his facebook page mentioned that Sean Astin is Raph [and] Greg Cipes is Mikey!!
Now our team of 4 is whole once again.
Here's an article from EW.com:
http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/06/14/te...es-sean-astin/

The Rob Paulsen stalker strykes again!!!! Good job Jester! great news

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gyt Kaliba

I can't wait till we find out who's Shredder! It's gonna be hard to top the awesome (though different) performances we've had for the guy in the previous toons though.

We already know who shredder is going to be! Jester is going to play shredder again

*Master Splinter* · 06-14-2011, 10:43 AM

Awesome info! Thanks Jester for posting!

-ms

*gobo* · 06-14-2011, 10:48 AM

Can't imagine Astin doing a Miragey Raph. And, I'm certain Biggs will make a mockery of Leo (eventually, if not right away). Sounds like typical Nickelodeon to me.

*ssjup81* · 06-14-2011, 10:58 AM

I know Sean Astin fine. so he's going to be Raph. Interesting. Cipes, I'd seen the name before, and now I know. He was BB on Teen Titans. I hope he doesn't make Mikey sound too childish, though. I couldn't imagine Mikey with a prepubescent voice.

*tone-master21* · 06-14-2011, 11:37 AM

Thanks for posting the info, Jester!

Here is a video of Greg Cipes various voice roles:

FearlessLeader · 06-14-2011, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gobo

Can't imagine Astin doing a Miragey Raph. And, I'm certain Biggs will make a mockery of Leo (eventually, if not right away). Sounds like typical Nickelodeon to me.

I sat and listened to a bunch of interviews after Biggs was cast and as long as Leo is written well and Biggs takes the role seriously he has a good voice for Leo.

As for Astin, maybe they are finally going to have a more Mirage version of Raphael were he doesn't sound 40 years old... *laughs* (not I didn't love Raph in 2k3 but it was be an interesting change!)

PAAATE · 06-14-2011, 11:43 AM

I want Clancy Brown for any role. Well, any role that fits him anyway. Just finished Carnivàle and OH. MY. GOD. What a voice!

*ssjup81* · 06-14-2011, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tone-master21

Thanks for posting the info, Jester!

Here is a video of Greg Cipes various voice roles:

I take it back. I could see him voicing Mikey. The character from Ben 10 convinced me. I've only seen Ben 10 while in Japan on occasion, though, ironically, so never heard what he sounded like in English. lol

Other series, aside from Teen Titans I'd never seen/heard of.

*Roseangelo* · 06-14-2011, 12:17 PM

I have the info posted on Ninja Pizza now:

http://ninja-pizza.blogspot.com/2011...-revealed.html

After finally remembering where I stashed my stuff from the Fan Preview event, info on the original Raphael is included - Sean Astin was NOT there (If only he was! I adore him so much!!).

06-14-2011, 08:36 AM	#1
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,294	Raph, Mikey, and Splinter are cast!!! Rob Paulsen on his facebook page mentioned that Sean Astin is Raph [and] Greg Cipes is Mikey!! Now our team of 4 is whole once again. Here's an article from EW.com: http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/06/14/te...es-sean-astin/ __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656 Last edited by Jester; 06-14-2011 at 09:03 AM.

06-14-2011, 09:03 AM	#3
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,294	Hoon Lee is Splinter. (He's sooo young. Rob is the oldest cast member ATM.) Man, Rob's full of info today! __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

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06-14-2011, 09:19 AM	#6
Bauer536 Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2011 Location: United States Posts: 1,550	Samwise Gamgee as Raphael! This is so cool! And it's funny. If you look on the "TMNT Fantastic Four" thread, I compare Raph to be that Hobbit. Too bad Elijah Wood's not doing Leonardo. That would have been something: Frodo and Sam return as Leo and Raph. I think this means serious business for Nickelodeon. I have never, in my wildest dreams, pictured any film actor like Jason Biggs or Sean Astin portray the voices of characters on these shows. I am so excited! Plus, Sean Astin was in 24: Season 5! Just to add: I never liked Teen Titans or Beast Boy, but Greg Cipes as Michelangelo may be perfect casting. I'm just hoping he doesn't sound too much like Beast Boy. If he does, his voice has got to be deeper, and a little bit New Yorkan.

06-14-2011, 09:39 AM	#8
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,294	So I looked up Greg Cipes, since I had no clue who he was, (He was Beast Boy? Cool. Never watched much Titans, though.) and found out he's in one of my favorite satires: The Onion Movie. Here's a clip: [VIDEO REMOVED FROM YOUTUBE. Fox called foul. ] __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656 Last edited by Jester; 06-17-2011 at 03:41 AM.

06-14-2011, 09:51 AM	#9
Bauer536 Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2011 Location: United States Posts: 1,550	So wait, Hoon Lee is going to be Splinter? Where did you find that out? I couldn't find it in the article. Plus, I don't really know him. What does he sound like?

06-14-2011, 10:01 AM	#11
Gyt Kaliba Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 770	I saw about Sean and Greg on Rob Paulsen's Facebook, but I can't find the Hoon Lee news anywhere. Did a search on the name, and all I can find is that he's (if it's the right guy) Richard on 'Fringe'. Sound about right, Jester? I'm excited for this news. Sean will be iffy as Raph maybe, but I have no doubt that Greg Cipes can pull off Mikey. It's...it's perfect in my head I think. Though it'll deped on how he's writte I suppose. I can't wait till we find out who's Shredder! It's gonna be hard to top the awesome (though different) performances we've had for the guy in the previous toons though. __________________ My FanFiction

06-14-2011, 10:43 AM	#13
Master Splinter 幸 - 愛 - 思う Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,824	Awesome info! Thanks Jester for posting! -ms __________________

06-14-2011, 10:48 AM	#14
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	Can't imagine Astin doing a Miragey Raph. And, I'm certain Biggs will make a mockery of Leo (eventually, if not right away). Sounds like typical Nickelodeon to me. __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

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ssjup81 Foot Elite Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Central Virginia (Back in the US) Posts: 4,734	I know Sean Astin fine. so he's going to be Raph. Interesting. Cipes, I'd seen the name before, and now I know. He was BB on Teen Titans. I hope he doesn't make Mikey sound too childish, though. I couldn't imagine Mikey with a prepubescent voice.

06-14-2011, 11:37 AM	#16
tone-master21 Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,152	Thanks for posting the info, Jester! Here is a video of Greg Cipes various voice roles: __________________

06-14-2011, 11:43 AM	#18
PAAATE Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 993	I want Clancy Brown for any role. Well, any role that fits him anyway. Just finished Carnivàle and OH. MY. GOD. What a voice! __________________ I'm a member. I forgot about it, so now I'm a remember.

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Roseangelo Emperor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: California Posts: 9,111	I have the info posted on Ninja Pizza now: http://ninja-pizza.blogspot.com/2011...-revealed.html After finally remembering where I stashed my stuff from the Fan Preview event, info on the original Raphael is included - Sean Astin was NOT there (If only he was! I adore him so much!!).