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Meet the first African-American April in Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles first look!

Nickelodeon will offer up a new animated series about the crime-fighting crew with emerging ninja powers later this year. Right now, though, you can get a peek at the characters who are voiced by some familiar names — and they come with a few twists…

April O’Neil

The first African-American April O’Neil — a savvy New Yorker and first human ally of the turtles — is played by Kat Graham!

Donatello

Soft-shell turtle and tech hero Donatello (Josh Brener) rocks a tech-bo staff and impressive coding skills.

Leonardo

Leonardo (Ben Schwartz) is a red-eared slider who boasts “irreverent charm and a rebel heart.” Weapon of choice: ōdachi sword.

Michelangelo

Box turtle/skateboarder/artist Michelangelo (Brandon Mychal Smith) is the youngest brother — and dangerous with a kusari-fundo.

Raphael

Raphael (Omar Miller) is now the leader and oldest brother, a snapping turtle who brandishes twin tonfas as his weapons.

Splinter

Splinter (Eric Bauza) is part father figure, all sensei to the turtles!