Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’s Seth Rogen Explains Why He Sticks To Non-Marvel And DC Projects, And Fair Points Were Made
Seth Rogen says “fear” plays a big part in his aversion to Marvel and DC projects.
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise has made an unforgettable impact on pop culture, captivating generations of fans with its crime-fighting, pizza-loving reptilian heroes. In a recent interview, Seth Rogen, a producer and co-writer of The Turtle's upcoming movie, explained why he prefers projects like Mutant Mayhem and avoids working on Marvel and DC movies, giving us insights into his creative process. As a comedic actor and writer celebrated for his unique storytelling and irreverent humor, he has succeeded in various ventures. However, he expressed a mix of admiration and hesitation when it comes to the colossal world of superhero movies. And honestly, his points make sense.
In a recent interview with Polygon, the Pineapple Express actor opened up about why he hesitates to take on Marvel and DC-produced projects. According to Rogen, much of his reluctance stems from a fear of relinquishing creative control. He candidly shared with the publication:
Rogen's concerns stem from how his creative vision aligns with major comic book movie productions. These industry giants have highly successful, well-established machinery and formulas. Adapting to these structures could restrict the Superbad writing duo from exploring their distinctive and occasionally unconventional ideas. Expanding on this, the actor elaborated:
Rogen and Goldberg are no strangers to dictating the creative process and crafting their playground. This approach is evident in their work on projects like The Boys, Invincible, and the critically acclaimed Preacher, which is one of the best shows on AMC's streaming platform. Their passion for shaping narratives and worlds resonates deeply, infusing their signature humor and subversive themes into the projects they take on.
Early reviews for the pair of Hollywood A-list writers' latest venture, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, indicate that their creative process is once again yielding successful results. As of this writing, the latest animated iteration of the Turtle Bros. boasts an impressive 96% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 45 reviews. Cinemablend's Dirk Libbey gave Mutant Mayhem a 3.5-star review, predicting it will win over new fans for the nearly four-decade-running franchise.
If Seth and Evan ever take on a DCU or MCU movie (I vote for Marvel's Generation X or DC's Blue Devil), they would excel with creative control. Nevertheless, as a fan of their previous comic book adaptations, I fully support them forging their path and steering clear of the big two companies if they choose not to venture into those territories.
Teenage Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, hits the 2023 movie schedule on August 2, 2023.
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Ryan graduated from Missouri State University with a BA in English/Creative Writing. An expert in all things horror, Ryan enjoys covering a wide variety of topics. He's also a lifelong comic book fan and an avid watcher of Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon.