With productionset to begin later this month in New York, Paramount’s action sequelTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2has brought on actorTyler Perryto play Baxter Stockman. In the original comic books, Baxter Stockman was a scientist who created robots known as the Mousers, which were designed to kill sewer rats. The villainous Shredder eventually learned about these devices, and hired Stockman to modify his robots to eliminate the Turtles' mentor Splinter.
It isn’t known how Stockman will be used in this sequel, especially since it hasn’t been confirmed if Shredder will be back yet. The character went through many different transformations in the comic book and cartoon. At one point, he became a major villain who had used technology from DARPA to place his brain in a robot body, making him a cyborg. At another point, he became cross-mutated with a common house fly, and turned into a giant, humanoid fly-creature. The character actually appeared as one of Eric Sacks' scientists in last year’s franchise reboot. At that time, he was played by K. Todd Freeman.
Megan FoxandWill Arnettare reprising their roles as April O’Neil and Vern Fenwick from last year’sTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, withStephen Amellrecently joining the cast to play fan favorite character Casey Jones. SupermodelAlessandra Ambrosiois also playing herself, and new love interest of Vern Fenwick. The model andWill Arnettwere spotted in Los Angeles last month, shooting scenes for the sequel during an L.A. Clippers game against the New York Knicks. It isn’t known what other characters have yet to be cast, but it has already been confirmed that the villainous Bebop and Rocksteady will be appearing in the sequel.
Dave Green, who made his feature directorial debut last year withEarth to Echo, is directing from a script byJosh AppelbaumandAndré Nemec.Michael Bayis returning to produce alongside his Platinum Dunes partnersAndrew FormandBradley Fuller.Tyler Perrymost recently starred inGone Girl, along with starring in, directing and producingTyler Perry’s Madea’s Tough Loveearlier this year.
