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TMNT Live-Action Reboot: Director Fears 'Horrifying' Effects
12 Dec
Summary
- Director Jeff Rowe expressed concerns about casting teen voices.
- He recalled a 'horrifying' visual from past live-action Turtle movies.
- A new live-action TMNT film is slated for a November 2028 release.
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise is experiencing a surge in animated content, with "Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" and "Mutant Mayhem 2" on the horizon, alongside a new live-action movie set for November 17, 2028. Director Jeff Rowe, known for the "Mutant Mayhem" films, has expressed his thoughts on this forthcoming live-action reboot.
Rowe indicated he would have conflicted feelings if the new film cast actual teenage voice actors for the Turtles, a key element of his animated movies. He also alluded to past practical effects in live-action TMNT films, specifically mentioning a "weird horrifying Donnie mouth" which he hopes won't be replicated with modern CGI or suit work.
While the exact vision for the live-action reboot remains under wraps, it is confirmed that Neal H. Moritz, producer for the "Fast & Furious" and "Sonic the Hedgehog" franchises, will serve as producer. Fans anticipate further details to emerge in 2026 regarding this latest iteration of the iconic heroes in a half-shell.
