“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2” already has a June 3, 2016 playdate. While not much has been said about its possible plotline as only the details of its cast members are being officially released as of late, it has been widely believed by the fans of the franchise based on the comic book and animated series that the sequel could focus on the origins and back stories of the turtles, the other characters, their universe itself.
It can be recalled that in “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” shown last year, April O’Neil, played by Megan Fox, briefly discussed how the turtles originated in the form of her childhood flashbacks.
She remembered that the turtles were part of a science experiment between her father and Dr. Eric Sacks, played by William Fichtner, who later on proved to be the villain in the movie, in addition to the classic bad, Master Shredder and cohorts.
In a past interview, William Fichtner actually hinted that it would be a good idea for a sequel to touch on the origins of everything. He added that it would be interesting to explore the history of the turtles, their past storylines and the origin of their universe itself, details Cinema Blend.
Fichtner also believes that the writers of the sequel did not have a problem coming up with interesting things to write about for “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2.”
With the blockbuster success of its predecessor, which raked in a cool $485 million in worldwide box-office, it is just impossible not to have a sequel. And the good news is that everyone from the director, the cast, to the production staff have come to the sequel on a triumphant perspective.
They have all decided to take the momentum of the first movie during the production of the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2” which completed filming on schedule last month. The movie is now on its post-production phase and it is likely that more details about the film will be coming out before the end of the year if not early next year.
Fan favorite characters
Indicative actually of the focus of the movie to delve on the origins and back stories of its characters, it has already been confirmed that fan favorite characters from the franchise like Bebop, Rocksteady, and Casey Jones will be coming to the sequel.
The popularity of actor Stephen Amell appears to be surging these past few months. After recently appearing for a match at the WWE Summer Slam 2015, he is set to reprise his lead role as Oliver Queen a.k.a. Arrow / Green Arrow in the fourth season of the TV series “Arrow” on The CW on October 7.
Apparently, he just went into movies as well as he actually has a part in the upcoming sequel to the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” movie titled “Half-Shell.”
Amell will be introduced in the sequel to the 2014 surprise hit as Casey Jones, but there are still no details on his specific role for the movie except the fact that he will have a different origin story, notes Slashfilm.
He will be joining returning stars to the film including Megan Fox as April O’Neil, Alan Ritchson as Raphael, Noel Fisher as Michaelangelo, Pete Ploszek as Leonardo, and Jeremy Howard as Donatello.
A real pro wrestler
But Stephen Amell will not be the only wrestler that will appear in “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2” because a real pro wrestler will be part of the movie too.
Apparently, WWE superstar Stephen ‘Sheamus’ Farrelly will also be cast the play the role of Rocksteady, one of the mutant henchmen of Foot Clan leader Shredder.
The Irish wrestler actually beat another former WWE wrestler who is now with the UFC, Phillip Jack ‘Phil” Brookes, better known as CM Punk in the wrestling circles.