Who can resist those iconic, mutant-loving ninjas?
TMNT, A Popular Franchise
It has been in the hearts of fans for generations! While there is the main focus on Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael!
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have also given us memorable supporting roles! For many fans, they just may be favorites! This special character we're going to talk about is a favorite- Casey Jones! It's a really compelling character that's appeared in many different iterations and even given us something awesome with Chris Evans taking the helm for this part in 2007!
Chris Evans As Casey Jones
Even though some TMNT films got forgotten in the sands of time. Fans are really loving what this 2007 version delivered. There's an exciting, wild and crazy animated film that took on "The Shredder," and it appears, this was going to be a trilogy with multiple installments! It turns out Chris Evans brought a certain level of star power and that is not all! His role as a character is iconic as a fan, who loves comic book stories! Casey Jones made an appearance and really gave fans what they wanted! The movie didn't get those sequels! That didn't diminish its great appeal or the great performances!
And with Chris Evans known for playing some of our most celebrated Superheroes, it is a unique part of his career as well, giving his character more significance.
Casey Jones may have given audiences a lot more!
The movie also featured Patrick Stewart from "Star Trek as "The Master," along with Sarah Michelle Prinze, known as Buffy, from "Buffy The Vampire Slayer" and many, many more.
The Story
Even though the film wasn't appreciated by the critics. TMNT managed to build a really compelling storyline!
- Fans loved this new adaptation of the franchise and they appreciated this unique take.
- You also get to see how powerful a character Casey Jones can really be.
You see, Casey is the main character for fans who appreciate this movie because Casey Jones joins forces with April. It's a compelling combination that really allows the pair to bring together the iconic TMNT team and take on some super challenging events.
The Sequel That Never Was:
What if those sequels had really taken place, what would those have been about? Kevin Munroe was behind this movie and had a few different story plans that could have happened. In TMNT 2, a series of incredible comics had one very special moment that looked to turn this fan favorite, Michelangelo to the dark side!
With plans set in motion for another set of films, there were going to be two more epic movies! In TMNT 2, it's a super challenging story for the team.
Even though these movies might be hard to see now, the world of TMNT was still in play! They made a big impact! It's truly incredible how the team could reimagine the story into a series. There were so many details and Easter eggs as well! That's an aspect that made fans, as well, incredibly impressed by this amazing set of films and they made so much more with a story about these turtle characters.
If you are a fan of "TMNT," it will be very exciting! A great moment for audiences. Fans got another adaptation in 2014!
A New Casey Jones, With Stephen Amell:
There are so many iterations of "TMNT" and that comes with an impressive selection of amazing actors! After Chris Evans played this role, the iconic "TMNT had a Stephen Amell, a performer well-known for "Arrow! They have added such a memorable dose of characters to this amazing universe. Ameli's role was slightly different, not just because he was in a different film, "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out Of The Shadows!" in 2016, but also for a more action-oriented style, it really did put "Casey Jones" front and center! Even if these roles weren't a perfect mirror to one another! That wasn't going to stop this franchise.
What makes TMNT so fascinating? You'll have so much to discover!
- Stephen Amell's Casey Jones was a true police officer
- Then, there was this interesting take on Casey where he took on a more complex life as a vigilante.
This just brings home a key point- these films have the potential for all sorts of unique experiences! As the Franchise continues, audiences will want to get another view of what makes it so exciting!
With a huge legacy behind these classic, green characters, they show just what a big fan base there is in this Franchise!
For sure fans love Casey Jones! Even though he didn't show up in "Mutant Mayhem!", one of the most popular "TMNT movies and they may continue to add some surprises!
If you're a big fan, and have missed seeing these fantastic films! This might just be the right time! You get to see an entire timeline.
What is interesting about "TMNT, is it takes those stories about mutants and takes them beyond expectations, for some this will certainly be something special! Make sure to check out the series to experience those moments for yourself and enjoy all the awesome and crazy characters who are bound to give fans a big surprise.
