Those iconic shape-shifting robots are again this 12 months with Transformers One, the untold origin story primarily based on the Hasbro motion figures that fashioned such an epic childhood for hundreds of thousands of followers around the globe. Now sworn enemies, Optimus Prime and Megatron have been as soon as bonded like brothers earlier than they went to warfare, and so Transformers One tells the story of two agency associates that make for higher enemies.
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Harking again to their retro, eighties heyday, your favourite mechanical muscle is again for the franchises’ first ever totally CG-animated film, they usually have introduced some heavyweight Hollywood stars to lend their voices, too. Chris Hemsworth will present the vocals for Optimus Prime (Orion Pax in his youth) and Brian Tyree Henry will fashion it out for a younger Megatron (often known as D-16). Also becoming a member of the gathering of camshafts and compressors will probably be Laurence Fishburne as Alpha Trion, Jon Hamm and Sentinal Prime, and Scarlett Johansson as Elita-1.
Watch the Transformers ONE trailer
The Transformers One trailer, a clip that has racked up virtually 15 million views in 5 days, exhibits a younger Optimus Prime, then often known as Orion Pax, and Megatron often known as D-16, heading to the floor of the planet Cybertron. Here, they choose up the skills to remodel, however the enjoyable occasions quickly flip to concern as battle awaits in a battle between the heroic Autobots and the despicable Decepticons. Each aspect should select whether or not to make use of their powers for good or evil.
Hemsworth as Optimus Prime is notable as a result of he takes over from Peter Cullen, who has been voicing the character for a few years. Concerns that Prime has grow to be an Aussie are unfounded nonetheless. “No, I mean, we talked about this; the Optimus Prime that you hear on the screen in the films is an older, mature… you know, he’s been around for many, many, many, many years.” mentioned Hemsworth of his much less mature portrayal of Prime, in an interview with Collider. “This is the sort of origin story, so it’s the younger version of him. So, there are sort of hints and colorings that hopefully resonate enough with the Optimus Prime we know, but it is a youthful version of him, and different. But he won’t be Australian.” Directed by Josh Cooley (Toy Story 4, Ratatouille), Transformers One is ready to be launched on September 20, 2024.