Jason Biggs recast as Leonardo. Seth Green to replace him

*CyberCubed* · 05-18-2014, 08:58 AM

So for those who watched the Pizzaface episode knows that Leonardo has been recasted for the episode. What we don't know if this is only a one-episode thing or if this is a permanent replacement.

The original cartoon series sometimes replaced Donatello or Shredder for an episode with a different VA when their actors were too busy in real life. But I can't think of any modern cartoon that replaces a VA just for one episode, its usually a permanent replacement.

Keep in mind voice work for shows are usually recorded months in advance. Today's episode was probably recorded back in January. So this could have been a long time coming as a reaction to Jason Biggs controversial comments months ago, (as the episodes he already recorded would have been done while that was going on). Discuss.

rickwj324 · 05-18-2014, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

So for those who watched the Pizzaface episode knows that Leonardo has been recasted for the episode. What we don't know if this is only a one-episode thing or if this is a permanent replacement.

The original cartoon series sometimes replaced Donatello or Shredder for an episode with a different VA when their actors were too busy in real life. But I can't think of any modern cartoon that replaces a VA just for one episode, its usually a permanent replacement.

Keep in mind voice work for shows are usually recorded months in advance. Today's episode was probably recorded back in January. So this could have been a long time coming as a reaction to Jason Biggs controversial comments months ago, (as the episodes he already recorded would have been done while that was going on). Discuss.

What "controversial comments" did JB make? I hadn't heard anything about that.

I haven't seen this episode yet. How did the substitute actor sound?

*snake* · 05-18-2014, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by rickwj324

What "controversial comments" did JB make? I hadn't heard anything about that.

I haven't seen this episode yet. How did the substitute actor sound?

He said some crap online, and we spectualated that he was fired. I didn't think that happend but maybe it did. It is possible that he couldn't show up for the recording session and they just had a fill-in.

kelligrafie · 05-18-2014, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by snake

He said some crap online, and we spectualated that he was fired. I didn't think that happend but maybe it did. It is possible that he couldn't show up for the recording session and they just had a fill-in.

I think as well there were some photos circulating of the cast recording in the studio and Jason wasn't in any of them. That's happened a couple of times. Put the wind up a few fangirls.

*snake* · 05-18-2014, 09:19 AM

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I think as well there were some photos circulating of the cast recording in the studio and Jason wasn't in any of them. That's happened a couple of times. Put the wind up a few fangirls.

Pretty sure that was over instagram when Cipes put a video up of the studio.

I can't remember it happening more then once though.

*CyberCubed* · 05-18-2014, 09:38 AM

Funny how Leo only had like 5 lines in the Pizzaface episode. Good thing he wasn't recasted in an ep he had a major role in.

*plastroncafe* · 05-18-2014, 09:40 AM

I'll be really disappointed if they recast Biggs due to the whole twitter incident. That shouldn't be something that's held over his head because of an oversight on the Nick Promotional team. Anyone with two brain-cells to rub together knew that Biggs' personal Twitter Feed wasn't meant for children, and it was really crap planning on Nick's part to link to it.

Having said that, Biggs often "phoned in" his recording sessions, as he lives in New York and Nick Studios is in California. That they've actually used someone else's voice is far more damning than him not being in studio pictures.

If it's true that he has been fully recast, that'll be one more nail in the coffin for this show for me.

Lou 500 · 05-19-2014, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by snake

He said some crap online, and we spectualated that he was fired. I didn't think that happend but maybe it did. It is possible that he couldn't show up for the recording session and they just had a fill-in.

He sounded like he had a sore throat in the Fungus Humongous episode, too.

Sewer Sirens Podcast · 05-18-2014, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by rickwj324

What "controversial comments" did JB make? I hadn't heard anything about that.

I haven't seen this episode yet. How did the substitute actor sound?

It was back in 2012 I believe. So awhile ago.

And, personally, I thought his overall performance was pretty good. It just sounded like Jason Biggs had a cold or something, just a little off to me.

kelligrafie · 05-18-2014, 09:08 AM

As I said on tumblr, maybe they recorded that episode during his wife's pregnancy and he had to be there for an appointment.

It was one of the episodes they showed a clip of at a comic con, as was the Manhattan clip of Splinter of Shredder. Which I find odd, seeing as both episodes have screened mid season, you'd have thought they would've shown an earlier episode for a preview. I don't know if that indicates when they did actual voice recording though.

I don't think Dominic Catrambone (the 'new' guy) sounded that bad. He did one of the games too, which featured pretty much everyone else from the current cast.

Sanjuro · 06-17-2014, 01:03 PM

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/liv...533?xid=TMNTFB

*MrTMNT2012* · 06-17-2014, 01:06 PM

Odd. Very odd indeed.

They replaced Jason Biggs with basically the same person...

bridgegrn · 06-17-2014, 01:11 PM

Seth Green? Whoa.

*plastroncafe* · 06-17-2014, 01:20 PM

Huh.

That...that's a thing.

*VaughnMichael* · 06-17-2014, 01:20 PM

I don't know about this but hey if he can make Leo sound good I'm for it.

rickwj324 · 06-17-2014, 01:21 PM

I love Seth Green and I'm sure he'll be great. Why not just use the guy that has been subbing for Jason Biggs? His voice is really close to Jason's.

*The Boston Ninja Turtle* · 06-17-2014, 01:21 PM

im for it..i love green (and not just cause of his connections to greg the bunny or cause his last name is green)

*Whatswiththeheadbands?* · 06-17-2014, 01:27 PM

I have no idea who Seth Green is

*CyberCubed* · 06-17-2014, 01:27 PM

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I have no idea who Seth Green is

How is that even possible? The damn guy is near in everything nowadays.

*Whatswiththeheadbands?* · 06-17-2014, 01:36 PM

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How is that even possible? The damn guy is near in everything nowadays.

*Checks Seth Green's IMDb page*

Nope, never seen him in anything ever

05-18-2014, 08:58 AM	#1
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 41,031	Jason Biggs recast as Leonardo. Seth Green to replace him So for those who watched the Pizzaface episode knows that Leonardo has been recasted for the episode. What we don't know if this is only a one-episode thing or if this is a permanent replacement. The original cartoon series sometimes replaced Donatello or Shredder for an episode with a different VA when their actors were too busy in real life. But I can't think of any modern cartoon that replaces a VA just for one episode, its usually a permanent replacement. Keep in mind voice work for shows are usually recorded months in advance. Today's episode was probably recorded back in January. So this could have been a long time coming as a reaction to Jason Biggs controversial comments months ago, (as the episodes he already recorded would have been done while that was going on). Discuss. Last edited by Jester; 06-20-2014 at 12:14 AM.

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kelligrafie Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Huddersfield, UK Posts: 840	As I said on tumblr, maybe they recorded that episode during his wife's pregnancy and he had to be there for an appointment. It was one of the episodes they showed a clip of at a comic con, as was the Manhattan clip of Splinter of Shredder. Which I find odd, seeing as both episodes have screened mid season, you'd have thought they would've shown an earlier episode for a preview. I don't know if that indicates when they did actual voice recording though. I don't think Dominic Catrambone (the 'new' guy) sounded that bad. He did one of the games too, which featured pretty much everyone else from the current cast. __________________ "You don't see (Shredder) calling Rahzar 'Chris'." victory_angel "When it's not what I'd like it to be, I still enjoy it." ElectricN

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Sanjuro Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 598	Seth Green is Leonardo http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/liv...533?xid=TMNTFB

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MrTMNT2012 Mad Scientist Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,512	Odd. Very odd indeed. They replaced Jason Biggs with basically the same person... __________________ Fav Quote - 87 Leo: "TURTLES FIGHT WITH HONOUR!" Fav Series - 2012 Nickelodeon Fav Game - Out of the Shadows Fav Comic - IDW Series Fav Movie - Liebesman's TMNT (2014)

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05-18-2014, 09:38 AM	#6
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 41,031	Funny how Leo only had like 5 lines in the Pizzaface episode. Good thing he wasn't recasted in an ep he had a major role in.

06-17-2014, 01:11 PM	#13
bridgegrn Foot Soldier Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 247	Seth Green? Whoa.

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VaughnMichael I'm Baaaaaaccck! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,833	I don't know about this but hey if he can make Leo sound good I'm for it.

06-17-2014, 01:21 PM	#16
rickwj324 Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,016	I love Seth Green and I'm sure he'll be great. Why not just use the guy that has been subbing for Jason Biggs? His voice is really close to Jason's.

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