Transformers One is an upcoming film that will explore the origin stories of well-known characters from the franchise. The movie will focus on the early lives of Optimus Prime and Megatron and explain how they transitioned from friends to enemies. Several other iconic characters will also appear in this prequel. The film is set to be released in theaters on September 20.
Plot
The film serves as a prequel to the movie franchise and focuses on the characters who will become Optimus Prime and Megatron. Before adopting these names, they were known as Orion Pax and D-16, respectively. The story begins on Cybertron, where both were workers. It explores how their friendship deteriorated over time, ultimately turning them into enemies.
Other characters like Bumblebee, Starscream, and Sentinel Prime will also have their backstories revealed in the movie. This new chapter aims to provide more insight into the early days of the Transformers universe.
Transformers One Voice Cast
The film features a star-studded voice cast. Chris Hemsworth voices Orion Pax, who eventually becomes Optimus Prime. Brian Tyree Henry voices D-16, the character who later becomes Megatron. Scarlett Johansson lends her voice to Elita, while Keegan-Michael Key plays Bumblebee, also known as B-127. Steve Buscemi voices Starscream, and Laurence Fishburne portrays Alpha Trion. Additional actors in the cast include Jon Hamm and Isaac C. Singleton Jr.
Production Team
The film is directed by Josh Cooley, known for his work on previous animated projects. The screenplay was written by Eric Pearson, Andrew Barrer and Gabriel Ferrari. Paramount is producing the film with several big-name producers on board. These include Michael Bay, who directed many of the previous Transformers films, as well as Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Don Murphy, Tom DeSanto, Mark Vahradian and Aaron Dem.
Transformers One Release Date
Transformers One is scheduled to hit theaters on September 20. The film is expected to attract both long-time fans of the franchise and new audiences.