TF4 story premise and major characters revealed

[griffin]

Dreamworks has put out a casting call (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/rumor-confirmed-paramount-pictures-begins-casting-new-lead-roles-for-transformers-4/26044/) for the two new leads for TF4, plus detailed where the story is going.... so MAJOR SPOILERS ahead.


Story:

Optimus Prime (Peter Cullen) returns with a new group of robot characters, and new male and female leads in "Transformers 4". The story will take off where the last film left off in Chicago, and expand on the history of the first three films in the series.

Starring:

To Be Cast - Female Lead
To Be Cast - Male Lead
Peter Cullen - Optimus Prime
Glenn Morshower - General Morshower

The casting directors are auditioning actors for the new lead roles in the film, as neither Shia LaBeouf or Rosie Huntington-Whiteley are returning. The female lead role is an 18 year old or above who can play high school senior age, and the male lead is an early twenties Texas race car driver who plays the female lead's boyfriend. Shooting will take place in various locations beginning in April or May of 2013. This film is currently being referred to as "Untitled Transformers Sequel".

Executive Producers:
Steven Spielberg
Michael Bay
Mark Vahradian
Brian Goldner

Producers:
Lorenzo Di Bonaventura
Ian Bryce
Don Murphy

Director:
Michael Bay

[Sky Shadow]

The female lead role is an 18 year old or above who can play high school senior age, and the male lead is an early twenties Texas race car driver who plays the female lead's boyfriend.

So much for a potentially robot-based space opera. At this rate, we'll have to wait until Transformers 6 for a good Transformers film.

[i_amtrunks]

Anyone else feel that a 20-something Texas race car driver and a high school student is just a little wrong? Let alone why they would be in Chicago?

New team coming back to clean up the Decepticon mess is a good starting point.

[Megatron]

Let me guess... one of the Texan race car driver's race cars happens to be an Autobot? I hope it's not another Sam & Mikaela all over again.

Still... not enough info yet on which Decepticons will be in this, which I am waiting for.

[Bartrim]

A 20 something race car driver with a high school girl. We might get another unique transformer... One that changes into a trailer:p

[Defcon]

A 20 something race car driver with a high school girl. We might get another unique transformer... One that changes into a trailer:p

when you mean trailer do you mean R*****s? Thats brilliant! If they have race cars I hope we get stunticons!

And another note Im really annoyed that they are going with the girlfriend/boyfriend romance again, it really is overdone. There needs to be something fresh. Im cool with the guy been a race car driver, but the female lead could be something else like a business woman or scientist. I dont know, and maybe she is a daughter of an oil tycoon, or a world renowned scientist. She could have a daughter, who goes to highschool and the father is the race car driver ;) sigh.

[SMHFConvoy]

Anyone else feel that a 20-something Texas race car driver and a high school student is just a little wrong?

It sounds oh, so wrong 8-/

[Autocon]

Maybe the movie will be focusing on the wreckers and one of the nascars is the race car??

Did we know how many bots came in the second wave???

[i_amtrunks]

And another note Im really annoyed that they are going with the girlfriend/boyfriend romance again, it really is overdone. There needs to be something fresh. Im cool with the guy been a race car driver, but the female lead could be something else like a business woman or scientist. I dont know, and maybe she is a daughter of an oil tycoon, or a world renowned scientist. She could have a daughter, who goes to highschool and the father is the race car driver ;) sigh.

Personally I say lets go for a female race driver and a male house husband! :D

Or a driver / manager combo would have worked.

I wonder if it will be another decepticon plot to rule the world from another ever mentioned top level con, or more of an Autobot hunting party?

And who will be the new Bumblebee that we can get 100 toys of? How come he won't be able to talk? Who will he pee on? Whose dogs will get more screen time than some robots? Who will play obnoxious, slightly racist stereotyped minority groups?

[Defcon]

Personally I say lets go for a female race driver and a male house husband! :D
Or a driver / manager combo would have worked.
Interesting, though bay would never cast the lead male as a house husband!

or how about 2 drivers who are rivals. Just re-reading my last post, Im now thinking to much drama, but I do like the idea of an oil tycoon.

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Personally I say lets go for a female race driver and a male house husband! :DNaw, let's make things easy for ol' Michael Bay so he's got more time to think up new toilet humour jokes.
He's a US Ranger, she's a lingerie model. The robot is still Bumblebee except this time he sounds like R2-D2, but he's not really important.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

when you mean trailer do you mean R*****s? Thats brilliant! If they have race cars I hope we get stunticons!

I don't think that's exactly what was meant.... Think along the lines of Cletus and Francine from the Simpsons.;)

So, with it being a continuation, then there won't be a major shift in the aesthetic of the figures either. Excitement level down. Although it was never very high as it is. At least my expectations are low now.:D

[Decepticon]

I hope this Bay Bashing thing isn't going to last up until this movie is released? I am sick of this forum constantly bagging his product.:mad:

[theheretic]

This forum NEEDS more Bay bashing. There's just not enough people telling me that he ruined their childhood memories etc.

[Sharky]

Hehe why not make it a musical.... Carnage in c minor.... Some singing some dancing vanilla ice can release the bumblebee rap

Or let's say the 20 something race car driver with ruggedly handsome good looks drives a decepticon and the gorgeously busty school girl (who accidently posts a topless shot on twitter) stumbles apon bumblebee and miraculously fixes his voice box where ratchet failed after all these years.....Autobot meets decepticon...boy meets girl. Bot impales decepticon....and becomes over protective protector..........but we will know there will be a big fight where Optimus becomes a one bot wrecking crew decapitating impaling and collecting heads forgetting about the other 12 characters confronting a combiner that actually looks half decent or the "final battle" that last six seconds and then they all ride my little ponies off into the sunset!

Actually I would rather see them board the lost light and head into space!!!

[Bartrim]

I don't think that's exactly what was meant.... Think along the lines of Cletus and Francine from the Simpsons.;)

So, with it being a continuation, then there won't be a major shift in the aesthetic of the figures either. Excitement level down. Although it was never very high as it is. At least my expectations are low now.:D

Yeah I was going along the trailer trash line.:D

[LordCyrusOmega]

Am I the only one who has noticed that the humans have more story development then the Transformers?
So another human focused movie with robots fighting in the background

[1orion2many]

I saw the first 3 in the cinemas, Looks like I'll have to do the talking with my wallet this time and not do the cinema trip if it's as bad as it is starting to sound:(

[SharkyMcShark]

This already sounds abysmal.

[griffin]

There hasn't been much announced yet, so wait until we have a plot or specific details before bagging it.


It has been noted that some of it could be filmed in London/England, as a casting call was found (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-4-filming-in-london/26063/) mentioning London as a location.

[1orion2many]

:confused:How many times can Bay be given the benefit of the doubt only to erase it:(

[Gouki]

Considering there is pretty much no info, the reactions in this thread start off funny but quickly become sad.

And, really, if you think that "a high school girl" in this movie will be younger than 17 or 18 you're mad--they love to do that "growing up, being strong, looking to the future" story in Hollywood, and they love to do it with people justt about to leave High School. Kind of surprised a possible age difference of 4 - 10 years is raising hackles.

As long as whoever is cast in the end acts better than the mannequin that replaced Fox, the romance can be between an 18 and 50 year old for all I care.

[5FDP]

Apparently Mark Wahlberg is in talks with Bay about a part in TF4... hopefully a small part.

[Megatron]

Considering there is pretty much no info, the reactions in this thread start off funny but quickly become sad.

And, really, if you think that "a high school girl" in this movie will be younger than 17 or 18 you're mad--they love to do that "growing up, being strong, looking to the future" story in Hollywood, and they love to do it with people justt about to leave High School. Kind of surprised a possible age difference of 4 - 10 years is raising hackles.

As long as whoever is cast in the end acts better than the mannequin that replaced Fox, the romance can be between an 18 and 50 year old for all I care.

QFT

[kup]

There hasn't been much announced yet, so wait until we have a plot or specific details before bagging it.


It has been noted that some of it could be filmed in London/England, as a casting call was found (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-4-filming-in-london/26063/) mentioning London as a location.

Michael Bay is a formulaic director so anyone who has seen the previous three movies (specially the last two) should know fairly well what the 4th movie will be like.

Some people may love or hate Bay's movies but let's not fool ourselves that it will be any different this time around. Already what little has been revealed is beginning to sound awfully familiar despite the 'new take' promises.

[griffin]

I'd rather hear people saying "I told you so" afterwards if he does produce something trashy... than spoil it for those people who actually like his movies and feel ostracised by their fellow collectors here.
Wait until after we have the movie, to criticise... for the sake of your fellow fans who don't want to see constant negativity here.

[Decepticon]

I'd rather hear people saying "I told you so" afterwards if he does produce something trashy... than spoil it for those people who actually like his movies and feel ostracised by their fellow collectors here.
Wait until after we have the movie, to criticise... for the sake of your fellow fans who don't want to see constant negativity here.

Exactly! And people wonder why some members don't contribute to the forum.

[1orion2many]

I can understand how people that still have a positive opinion about the films can feel a little daunted at posting up their views with a large number of us having a negative view (well at least the vocal majority;)). I would be more than happy for this next film to change my opinion of Michael Bays Directing but unfortunately his track record speaks for itself (I did actually like the first film). If people have a positive opinion of the films and the upcoming film they should voice it. Someones personal point of view is never wrong as it is how they perceive things. One last thing, I would never comment on age difference of the love interest as I'd be the biggest hypocrite around:D

[tron07]

well.... for me, I cant wait to see TF4.... lol

[griffin]

Exactly! And people wonder why some members don't contribute to the forum.

Most of this site is rather positive/inviting/encouraging, or else people wouldn't keep coming back, saying that it is a better atmosphere than the major/global fan forums. We do have a small number nagging negative issues that are emphasised by a vocal minority (which I try to hose down as much as possible), but if you fixate on those couple of issues instead of the majority of good topics/issues, you will only spoil it for yourself and others by highlighting them.

[Gouki]

Apparently Mark Wahlberg is in talks with Bay about a part in TF4... hopefully a small part.

Unless it's a role like his Date Night one.

ETA: The Transformers fandom in general is hugely negative, and that's something that I wish would change but probably never will. And there's so many different places with different (but equally irritating, often unwarranted) types of negativity (but I'm not going to say specific places. If we didn't get such cool toys I don't think I'd have the energy to be a part of this fandom.

[Robzy]

I'd rather hear people saying "I told you so" afterwards if he does produce something trashy
I agree... that's what I did after seeing ROTF and DOTM... I didn't trash it until after I saw it. But, unfortunately, Bay doesn't have a good track record (and I'm counting ALL his films, not just Transformers films), so I think it's perfectly reasonable for people to say they're not looking forward to it, or not expecting much.


Exactly! And people wonder why some members don't contribute to the forum.
Sadly, they're the ones missing out! Lol, If anyone thinks this forum is unfriendly, try going to one of the international forums!

Ozformers is, and has always been, exceptionally friendly and welcoming.



ETA: The Transformers fandom in general is hugely negative, and that's something that I wish would change but probably never will.
It's not just Transformers... every fandom is negative. Try going on a MOTU site, for example, and watch the venom flow. Seriously, passion for collecting has different effects on different people.

[Defcon]

ETA: The Transformers fandom in general is hugely negative, and that's something that I wish would change but probably never will.

I don't really think we are really all that negative, I enjoy all points of view. I have a love/hate view of the last 2 movies. The first movie was a great starting point. I do think negativity can spiral out of control though, because others start to build on what others have said.

Honestly though whatever is produced in movies or toys and such, the producers have a hard time really, because they need to make it work to make money. As far as fans go, in pleasing us they may throw afew things our way, but they may as well as be damned if they do/damned if they don't because not all of us will like it or thought maybe should of gone with something else. We are the world's worst critics :o

Regarding the plot for this new transformers 4, its right its to early to judge.

[Sky Shadow]

If the news had been about Michael Bay being off the project or the casting of only Transformers and no humans or that it was being set off Earth I would have been super-positive. Unfortunately, the news was the opposite.

[kup]

I'd rather hear people saying "I told you so" afterwards if he does produce something trashy... than spoil it for those people who actually like his movies and feel ostracised by their fellow collectors here.
Wait until after we have the movie, to criticise... for the sake of your fellow fans who don't want to see constant negativity here.

I didn't say that Bay was going to make something trashy or criticizing, I was merely trying to keep as neutral as possible and emphasize on the fact that Bay is formulaic regardless if the outcome is well received or not. If you enjoyed the previous movies, expect to enjoy the next one because it is almost certain that it will be very similar. The same goes for the opposite

Yeah, I have my bias against Bay movies but that was not brought up here, in fact you are the one who just illustrated his movies with a negative spin by bringing up the possibility of it turning out "trashy".

[griffin]

What makes you think that post of mine was directed at you?

It was responding to the trend of negative posts/comments by others in this topic, which prompted a couple of people to be disappointed by it.

That's my job... attending to these sorts of issues (hopefully) before they spiral out of control.

[kup]

What makes you think that post of mine was directed at you?

It was responding to the trend of negative posts/comments by others in this topic, which prompted a couple of people to be disappointed by it.

I had a feeling since your post came right after mine and there wasn't much negativity in the thread to justify the strong response :)

[griffin]

Nah... it's difficult to do an admin request or (pre-emptive) reminder of the rules without it looking like it is directed at the previous poster.
I'd quote the person if I was aiming at someone in particular.

[Shirokaze]

Apparently Mark Wahlberg is in talks with Bay about a part in TF4... hopefully a small part.

I actually don't mind Mark Wahlberg. I've got a new found respect for him after Ted! :)

[5FDP]

I actually don't mind Mark Wahlberg. I've got a new found respect for him after Ted! :)

Haven't seen Ted yet but it's definitely on my 'to watch' list mostly because I am a fan of Seth MacFarlane.

[Starscream77]

Meh i will go against the trend and say i am looking forward to TF4, whilst i enjoyed the movies overall i can see why the negativity as some aspects were ridiculous but hey it has grossed billions of dollars and bought a lot of interest back to Transformers which at the end of the day cannot be a bad thing.
My young neighbour watched the movies and started buying the movieverse toys but has now looked into TFs more and is becoming a full blown fan, so good things do come out of Bay world.

I am sure it will be over the top but i will watch it and enjoy it for what it is, a Michael Bay movie with Transformers in it :)

[Decepticon]

Meh i will go against the trend and say i am looking forward to TF4, whilst i enjoyed the movies overall i can see why the negativity as some aspects were ridiculous but hey it has grossed billions of dollars and bought a lot of interest back to Transformers which at the end of the day cannot be a bad thing.
My young neighbour watched the movies and started buying the movieverse toys but has now looked into TFs more and is becoming a full blown fan, so good things do come out of Bay world.

I am sure it will be over the top but i will watch it and enjoy it for what it is, a Michael Bay movie with Transformers in it :)


Brilliant mate! Spot on. Someone else who looks on the positive side of things.

[LordCyrusOmega]

I enjoy the movies while I'm watching them. It's only when I think back on them that I start to feel disgruntled. I think I'm one of the few who enjoyed RotF much more then the first. DotM was also good though it felt forced.
My gripe is that the movies stand apart IMO from the rest of the franchise design wise.
Most characters when stood next to each other look as though they come from the same place. Put a movieverse character next to any other iteration of the same and it just feels alien. It doesn't feel "Transformers" to me. More like the difference between Machine Men and Transformers. Not a good comparison but best I can do.
It's also the way the movies tend to push out other toylines in favour of movie toys only to be cancelled before it's had it's full run.

I look forward to TF4. IMO each movie has been better then the last so it can only be better.