Summary

• Tales of TMNT carries on the success of Mutant Mayhem with a charming and hilarious new spinoff series, introducing new characters and expanding the universe.
• The show's unique animation style complements the quirky tone and the return of the central cast, showcasing the potential and longevity of the TMNT franchise.
• With engaging storylines, the charismatic voice acting of the cast, including Nicolas Cantu as Leonardo, promises exciting adventures and unforgettable moments.

cast returned for Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, which continued the protagonists' adventures in the form of two separate mini-stories, fighting against Bishop and the East River Three.

Despite Tales of the TMNT having a different animation style, the show is just as charming and hilarious as Mutant Mayhem. The spinoff series takes place just two months after the events of the 2023 film, proving this depiction of the turtles has a lot of potential and longevity. Although the majority of the main cast reprised their roles for this fun project, not everyone returned, and there were also some new additions. The introduction of new characters also allowed for some huge names to the franchise, many of who delivered a fantastic performance.

Nicolas Cantu as Leonardo

Date of Birth: September 8, 2003

• Active Since: 2015

Actor: Nicolas Cantu was born in Austin, Texas, and has already made a huge splash in the acting world. Cantu is best known for his role in the Amazing World of Gumball and has made a big name for himself in the voice acting industry, even delving into live-action by ing The Walking Dead franchise. He also amassed a large YouTube following showing his versatility in multiple different fields. Having already played the self-proclaimed leader of the Ninja Turtles in Mutant Mayhem, Cantu is experienced in this central role and proved he can nail Leonardo's conflicted personality.

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Character: Leonardo is one of Tales of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' four main protagonists and acts as the leader of the team. While all four turtles are equal, Leonardo frequently comes up with plans and helps motivate his brothers, but its he can't function without them. Although each turtle narrates their parts of the story, the plot is introduced through Leonardo's comics, giving him a big role in the series. While he struggles with self-doubt and working on his own, Cantu's character is able to overcome his flaws while also proving just how well the group function together.

Micah Abbey as Donatello

Date of Birth: November 8, 2007

• Active Since: 2017

Actor: While Micah Abbey is relatively new to the acting world, he has still had a number of big performances to his name. He was born in Columbus, Ohio and, moved to Los Angeles at the age of 10, where he began his career. While Abbey's TMNT: Mutant Mayhem role is his biggest so far, he was a regular in Cousins for Life and even made two appearances in Grey's Anatomy, which showcased his early talent.

With Abbey confirmed to be part of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem 2's cast, the animated franchise will likely give him his big break and create a bright future for the actor.

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Character: Donatello is the group's technology expert, who is often teased for being a bit on the nerdy side. Despite this, his understanding of electronics often comes in handy for the team and proves his value time and time again. While he may be the most timid out of the four brothers, he is still an extremely capable fighter and displays his combat capabilities in one of the show's most satisfying scenes. The purple-masked turtle is a highlight in the new spinoff series, and his more reserved nature makes his comedic moments all the more hilarious.

Brady Noon as Raphael

Date of Birth: December 30, 2005

• Active Since: 2010

Actor: Born in Forked River, New Jersey, Brady Noon had his breakout role in 2010's Boardwalk Empire. The critically acclaimed drama series ran for five seasons, with Noon appearing in 30 episodes, making an instant impression at a young age. Despite starting his career in a crime series, the actor showed his comedic skills in The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers, showing he could operate in a number of different genres. His previous work set him up perfectly for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, as his role as Raphael balances aggression with humor.

Character: Raphael is the hothead of the group who would rather fight first and ask questions later. His fiery attitude can often be a burden, but sometimes this also works to his advantage. He is easily the team's most fearless member and going headfirst into every encounter can be inspiring to his brothers, even if it doesn't always prove the most efficient method. Raphael's distinct personality was a massive part of making Mutant Mayhem one of the best TMNT movies ever made, and he provides more of the same in the franchise's spinoff show.

Shamon Brown Jr. as Michelangelo

Date of Birth: July 17, 2004

• Active Since: 2018

Actor: Shamon Brown Jr. was born in Chicago, Illinois, and had only a handful of acting credits before ing the TMNT series. While his career may still be in its infancy, Brown Jr. has been a pivotal part of The Chi since 2018, a drama series set in south Chicago. He portrayed one of The Chi's fan-favorite characters as Papa won over audiences and helped put the actor on the map. Since then, he has been part of Mutant Mayhem like the rest of his three costars and also appeared in a short called Peppermint Spiral.

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Character: Michelangelo is the wildcard of the group, having some of the most elaborate and chaotic plans while managing to hold his own in a fight. His likable personality makes him easy to root for, and he shines in Tales of the TMNT by having some of the show's funniest moments. It's impossible to predict what will happen next when Michelangelo is involved, but he is still more level-headed compared to other depictions of the character. His methods may not always be easy to understand, but Michelangelo's crazy ideas often work out, even when least expected.

Tales Of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ing Cast & Characters

Ayo Edebiri as April O’Neil - Ayo Edebiri reprises her role in the new TMNT series after a wonderful outing in Mutant Mayhem. The award-winning actress is best known for her role as Sydney in The Bear, and she was also a part of Inside Out 2's record-breaking box office. April is one of the first human characters to accept the turtles, and she is once again a huge ally to them in the new show, adding plenty of charm, sarcasm, and practicality to help balance out the turtles' more youthful, energetic nature.

James Sie as Splinter - Taking over from Jackie Chan, the veteran James Sie plays Splinter in Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Splinter doesn't have nearly as big of a role in the spinoff show compared to some of his other outings in the TMNT franchise, but he still comes across as a caring father figure for the protagonists, even when the audience can't understand him.

James Sie also appeared as Tsoi, a member of the Purple Dragons in 2012's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles show.

Alanna Ubach as Bishop - Agent Bishop is a long-serving antagonist in the TMNT series, but Paramount's show seemingly puts a new spin on the character. Rather than playing a federal agent, Bishop follows her dreams of building robots to help better the world; however, a run-in with some mutants gives her a change of heart. As a result, she becomes a key villain in Tales of the TMNT and creates an army of mechazoids that are hellbent on taking down the lovable heroes.

Pete Davidson as Rod - Pete Davidson's Rod matches the turtles' humor perfectly and is easily one of the best additions to the cast. The actor's history in comedy made him a perfect choice for the role and Rod is the sort of goofy character who fits seamlessly into the series. His love for mutants and hatred for any kind of working life makes him an unexpected ally for the protagonists and someone who will hopefully stick around in future projects.

Timothy Olyphant as Goldfin - A new antagonist group is introduced when Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja starts its second story, and Timothy Olyphant's Goldfin leads the villainous trio. Goldfin is the mutant goldfish in charge of the East River Three, a group of aquatic mutants who pose a threat to the turtles. Acquiring a big name like Timothy Olyphant for this role proves that the animated show wanted to continue expanding the fantastic cast that Mutant Mayhem started, and the actor certainly delivers.

Jillian Bell as Lee the Eel - Lee the Eel acts as Goldfin's enforcer and helps make the East River Three a force to be reckoned with. Jillian Bell brings her experience to the character, with Lee acting as a large threat to the turtles.

Danny Trejo as Mustang Sally - Danny Trejo has decades' worth of experience, helping Mustang Sally stand out. The antagonist rounds off the East River Three and helps spice up the second part of the show. Given some of the more gritty and violent projects Trejo has been involved in previously, it is a breath of fresh air seeing him involved in such a fun and light-hearted show.

Christopher Mintz-Plasse as Pigeon Pete - Although his voice may be hard to recognize, Christopher Mintz-Plasse offers his acting expertise as the mutant bird, Pigeon Pete. Despite providing some of Superbad's best quotes, Mintz-Plasse doesn't have any voice lines until the last few episodes in Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, but he still has a large role in the series even though he is predominantly a comic relief character.

Carlin James as Hun - Hun is one of the main characters introduced as part of the Purple Dragons. While the gang is a frequent enemy in the TMNT franchise, Hun doesn't share the group's aggressive and villainous tendencies, making him one of the Paramount show's most interesting additions.

Jamila Velazquez as Angel - Alongside Hun, Angel also resides as part of the Purple Dragons, having a slightly more ruthless side to her. Despite being more cut out for gang life than Hun, Velazquez gives Angel a more balanced personality, meaning she isn't strictly friend or foe.

Rose Byrne as Leatherhead - Rose Byrne reprises her role as Leatherhead after playing the crocodile mutant in Mutant Mayhem. Her small role brings some positive vibes to the series and proves she can be a fun TMNT character for years to come.

Natasia Demetriou as Wingnut - Wingnut is another mutant returning from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' 2023 movie, providing a welcome ing role in the show. Like Leatherhead, she has a small part and plenty of potentia going forward given her previous depictions in the series.

Austin Post AKA Post Malone as Ray Fillet - Post Malone also returned to play his mutant character, Ray Fillet, in Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. While he is best known for his music, Post Malone played a small role in 2024's Road House and also has credits in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Wrath of Man.