A crazy Idea I had for the casting of the Shredder...

*Panda_Kahn_fan* · 04-28-2013, 05:49 PM

I was thinking about all the talk about the casting of the Shredder, and do you know who I think would make a good Okoku Saki?

Dante Basco.

Think about it. He's done an amazing villian, he's played a breakdancer so he's got the agility and moves, and he's got the right acting skills and looks to pull off an evil ninja master. Throw in a stunt double who's adept at martial arts, have Dante work out and build of his physquie a bit, and you'd have an amazing performance.

So, what does everyone else think?

sgtfbomb · 04-28-2013, 06:09 PM

Rufio as The Shredder?

*Panda_Kahn_fan* · 04-28-2013, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sgtfbomb

Rufio as The Shredder?

Don't forget he's also Prince Zuko.

*TurtleTitan97* · 04-28-2013, 06:20 PM

Can't say I agree. I liked him as Zuko, but I can't see him as Shredder.

DonatelloNinja82 · 04-28-2013, 06:24 PM

He's an amazing Zuko...but I cannot see his voice fitting Shredder.

Davin · 04-28-2013, 06:37 PM

Could work, but I'd prefer to see a current Japanese martial artist/actor and skip the stunt double. Admittedly, I'm having trouble thinking of one that fits the bill though.

*MikeandRaph87* · 04-28-2013, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DonatelloNinja82

He's an amazing Zuko...but I cannot see his voice fitting Shredder.

The two live action films had a voice actor dub over the body actor so that should not be a problem.Christopher Sabat would do a good Shredder and I think Dennis Haysebert has the vocal range that would fit as well for a voice over to a live actor.

sgtfbomb · 04-28-2013, 06:52 PM

For me, Shredder has to be a bit older, a bit bulkier, and yes, a master of the martial arts. Hands down, he has to be menacing.

TMNT is cooler than MOTU · 04-29-2013, 02:11 PM

Anything is a step up from ****ing Will Arnett.

*Drose18* · 04-29-2013, 02:40 PM

Dante basco would work if it is a younger shredder like Oroku Saki from mirage, I always felt he was younger.

*frank_one* · 04-29-2013, 04:39 PM

Why not? He could be a good Shredder, but I would prefer a Japanese actor for the role.

xChri5x · 04-29-2013, 04:43 PM

Ken Wantanabe would be perfect.

*Slade* · 04-29-2013, 06:12 PM

Maybe in a flash back...

Weapons@theready · 04-29-2013, 10:15 PM

I'm just gonna throw Hugo Weaving out there because I think he can do anything

*chrisdude* · 04-29-2013, 10:34 PM

Think they already have someone? It could be that the name just hasn't slipped out. I feel the same way about Casey Jones.

And I'm obviously not sure that there will be a Casey Jones, but 99% of movies have love stories, so I'm pretty darn sure April will have an interest...

*Andrew NDB* · 04-29-2013, 10:36 PM

Doesn't look Japanese enough. Looks too Islander.

TheJ-manTurtleMan · 04-29-2013, 10:37 PM

A Shredder that can turn into a dragon!? Sweet!!

*Panda_Kahn_fan* · 04-30-2013, 09:30 PM

While I can agree on size and apperance issues, He was good in Avatar the last airbender, and I personally think he has the acting skills to pull it off.

*Andrew NDB* · 04-30-2013, 10:08 PM

Size is irrelevant (unless you're in the bedroom). Tons of short guys have been made to look massive on screen, and tons of tall guys have been made to look short and tiny on screen. It's movie magic.

Trouble is, his face just plain doesn't look Japanese. At all. In fact, he would come off as insultingly non-Japanese to Japanese moviegoers or anyone with two brain cells to rub together that realizes that all Asians do not look alike. If they shaved his head and scarred his face up ala Nicktoon Shredder, that might work... but what happens when it's time for a flashback to show pre-f***ed up Saki?

I really think Oroku Saki is a part that they don't really need to get an A-lister, or even a B-lister. Most of the time he will just be (and should be) in the armor anyway, right? Just get a no-name Japanese actor that can act, do some martial arts (or not, that's what stunt doubles are for when the armor is on), can speak English without an Engrish accent, has presence, and can pull off terrifying, I say... then put the money they saved toward script supervision or any of the other areas it's sorely needed.

Vivi · 04-30-2013, 10:34 PM

Daniel Dae Kim would be okay. But if you're going for crazy put Taylor Lautner in the ring.

04-28-2013, 05:49 PM	#1
Panda_Kahn_fan Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,715	A crazy Idea I had for the casting of the Shredder... I was thinking about all the talk about the casting of the Shredder, and do you know who I think would make a good Okoku Saki? Dante Basco. Think about it. He's done an amazing villian, he's played a breakdancer so he's got the agility and moves, and he's got the right acting skills and looks to pull off an evil ninja master. Throw in a stunt double who's adept at martial arts, have Dante work out and build of his physquie a bit, and you'd have an amazing performance. So, what does everyone else think? __________________ My TMNT fanfic: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/1266176...n-a-Half-Shell IDW is the best version of TMNT If they make a TMNT reboot movie retelling the shredder battle/origin, I won't buy a ticket.

04-28-2013, 06:20 PM	#4
TurtleTitan97 Space Cowboy Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Speed Force Posts: 7,043	Can't say I agree. I liked him as Zuko, but I can't see him as Shredder. __________________

04-28-2013, 06:24 PM	#5
DonatelloNinja82 Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,345	He's an amazing Zuko...but I cannot see his voice fitting Shredder. __________________ Michelangelo: Holy guacamole with hot sauce and jalapenos!

04-29-2013, 02:11 PM	#9
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04-29-2013, 06:12 PM	#13
Slade god status Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 3,291	Maybe in a flash back... __________________ Do not concern yourself with what I've already done: rather tremble at the thought of what I am about to do. Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=48140

04-28-2013, 06:09 PM	#2
sgtfbomb Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Internet Posts: 830	Rufio as The Shredder?

04-28-2013, 06:37 PM	#6
Davin Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: ...into the night Posts: 899	Could work, but I'd prefer to see a current Japanese martial artist/actor and skip the stunt double. Admittedly, I'm having trouble thinking of one that fits the bill though.

04-28-2013, 06:52 PM	#8
sgtfbomb Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Internet Posts: 830	For me, Shredder has to be a bit older, a bit bulkier, and yes, a master of the martial arts. Hands down, he has to be menacing.

04-29-2013, 02:40 PM	#10
Drose18 The Catalina Wine Mixer Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,865	Dante basco would work if it is a younger shredder like Oroku Saki from mirage, I always felt he was younger.

04-29-2013, 04:39 PM	#11
frank_one Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southern Europe Posts: 2,233	Why not? He could be a good Shredder, but I would prefer a Japanese actor for the role.

04-29-2013, 04:43 PM	#12
xChri5x Stone Warrior Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 901	Ken Wantanabe would be perfect.

04-29-2013, 10:15 PM	#14
Weapons@theready Hench Mutant Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 377	I'm just gonna throw Hugo Weaving out there because I think he can do anything

04-29-2013, 10:34 PM	#15
chrisdude Foot Elite Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,708	Think they already have someone? It could be that the name just hasn't slipped out. I feel the same way about Casey Jones. And I'm obviously not sure that there will be a Casey Jones, but 99% of movies have love stories, so I'm pretty darn sure April will have an interest... __________________ PSN/Miiverse: MikeFarber

04-29-2013, 10:36 PM	#16
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,412	Doesn't look Japanese enough. Looks too Islander. __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]

04-29-2013, 10:37 PM	#17
TheJ-manTurtleMan Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southern California Posts: 646	A Shredder that can turn into a dragon!? Sweet!! __________________ Hey Man! It's The J-Man! "I love a little hot sauce on my pizza! I love a little hot sauce yes I dooo!"

04-30-2013, 09:30 PM	#18
Panda_Kahn_fan Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,715	While I can agree on size and apperance issues, He was good in Avatar the last airbender, and I personally think he has the acting skills to pull it off. __________________ My TMNT fanfic: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/1266176...n-a-Half-Shell IDW is the best version of TMNT If they make a TMNT reboot movie retelling the shredder battle/origin, I won't buy a ticket. Last edited by Panda_Kahn_fan; 04-30-2013 at 09:40 PM.

04-30-2013, 10:08 PM	#19
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,412	Size is irrelevant (unless you're in the bedroom). Tons of short guys have been made to look massive on screen, and tons of tall guys have been made to look short and tiny on screen. It's movie magic. Trouble is, his face just plain doesn't look Japanese. At all. In fact, he would come off as insultingly non-Japanese to Japanese moviegoers or anyone with two brain cells to rub together that realizes that all Asians do not look alike. If they shaved his head and scarred his face up ala Nicktoon Shredder, that might work... but what happens when it's time for a flashback to show pre-f**ed up Saki? I really think Oroku Saki is a part that they don't really need to get an A-lister, or even a B-lister. Most of the time he will just be (and should be) in the armor anyway, right? Just get a no-name Japanese actor that can act, do some martial arts (or not, that's what stunt doubles are for when the armor is on), can speak English without an Engrish accent, has presence, and can pull off terrifying, I say... then put the money they saved toward script supervision or any of the other areas it's sorely needed. __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ] Last edited by Andrew NDB; 04-30-2013 at 10:13 PM.*

04-30-2013, 10:34 PM	#20
Vivi Mad Scientist Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ninja HQ, Moon Posts: 1,076	Daniel Dae Kim would be okay. But if you're going for crazy put Taylor Lautner in the ring.