The martial arts master who is the sworn enemy of the iconic heroes in a half-shell - Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo and Donatello - was last seen in the first film seemingly defeated for good.
Originally portrayed by actor Tohoru Masamune, Brian Tee is taking over the role and has given fans their first look at Shredder's new costume on social media.
"Ladies and gentlemen... I give you... The... #SHREDDER," Tee wrote on Twitter Sunday showcasing the same image that was revealed during Nickelodeon's 2016 Kids' Choice Awards on Saturday 12th March 2016.
The photo features Brian Tee wearing a much more traditional version of Shredder's armor and helmet. While some might note that his armor actually features fewer defensive blades than many previous versions (other live-action Shredders have had blades on their shoulders, forearm gauntlets and occasionally knuckles, shinguards and elbow-pads) it also looks as though Tee's Shredder is posing in lightweight plate-armor meant to be worn under heavier pieces; something that would befit the heavily Japanese/Samurai-inspired design of the helmet.
Shredder will be joined by fan-favorite villains Bebop and Rocksteady, portrayed by Gary Anthony Williams and WWE Superstar Sheamus, respectively, along with the towering Krang, who was recently revealed for Out of the Shadows in a new trailer for the film back in February.
Other newcomers for the sequel include Arrow star Stephen Amell as the hockey stick wielding vigilante Casey Jones, Brittany Ishibashi as Karai, Tyler Perry as scientist Baxter Stockman and Laura Linney as reporter Rebecca Vincent. Megan Fox as April O' Neil and her bumbling cameraman Vernon played by Will Arnett will also return.
Directed by Jonathan Liebesman, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 opens in theaters June 3, 2016!
Check out the special preview of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows which Nickelodeon aired during Kids' Choice Awards 2016 below!:
tmnt_2_movie_clip_1 from Sally Wachowski on Vimeo.
In a new clip from Out of the Shadows shown at the Kids’ Choice Awards 2016, the gang of sewer-dwellers take to the highway in their modified garbage truck to battle the Foot Clan – all to the sound of Run-D.M.C.'s "Tricky".Sources: UPI.com, ScreenRant.
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