These iconic shape-shifting robots are again this 12 months with Transformers One, the untold origin story based mostly on the Hasbro motion figures that shaped such an epic childhood for tens of millions of followers around the globe. Now sworn enemies, Optimus Prime and Megatron had been as soon as bonded like brothers earlier than they went to struggle, and so Transformers One tells the story of two agency associates that make for higher enemies.
M&F has your first look and trailer for these which might be carried out with “adulting” for at present. (That’s all of us, proper?)
Reminiscent of their retro, eighties heyday, your favourite mechanical muscle is again for the franchises’ first ever absolutely 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 model it out for a younger Megatron (referred to as D-16). Additionally becoming a member of the gathering of camshafts and compressors can 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 nearly 15 million views in 5 days, exhibits a younger Optimus Prime, then referred to as Orion Pax, and Megatron referred to as D-16, heading to the floor of the planet Cybertron. Right here, they choose up the talents to remodel, however the enjoyable instances quickly flip to worry as battle awaits in a battle between the heroic Autobots and the despicable Decepticons. All sides 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. Considerations that Prime has turn into an Aussie are unfounded nonetheless. “No, I imply, we talked about this; the Optimus Prime that you simply hear on the display screen within the movies is an older, mature… , he’s been round for a lot of, many, many, a few years.” stated Hemsworth of his much less mature portrayal of Prime, in an interview with Collider.  “That is the form of origin story, so it’s the youthful model of him. So, there are form of hints and colorings that hopefully resonate sufficient with the Optimus Prime we all know, however it’s a youthful model of him, and totally different. However he received’t be Australian.” Directed by Josh Cooley (Toy Story 4, Ratatouille), Transformers One is ready to be launched on September 20, 2024.
