TF4 Casting news

[griffin]

Apparently the two main human characters in TF4 have now been cast (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/brenton-thwaites-and-nicola-peltz-join-the-cast-of-transformers-4/26358/)... by two people I've never heard of before. (which could be a good thing, so that the robots are the stars, not some over-paid celebrities)

Looking up the pair online though, fans of Home & Away will recognise the guy (Brenton Thwaites (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brenton_Thwaites))... yes, another Australian joins the Live Action Movie universe of characters.

Nicola Peltz (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicola_Peltz) is a daughter of a billionaire businessman, who is likely to be an investor in the movie.


It's interesting to see that the two are about the ages of their characters (as opposed to usual young characters that are played by people 5-10 years older). Nicola (the student) is 17, while Brenton (race car driver) is 23.

[Bartrim]

WHO CARES ?!?!?!?!?!?!

It's the robots that I want to know about.

[5FDP]

I wanna see mock casting calls for the Transformers :D They could be included in the special features of the DVD.

[Skullcruncher]

Michael Bay says No http://michaelbay.com/2012/12/11/transformers-actor-announcements/

[GoktimusPrime]

Apparently the two main human characters in TF4 have now been cast (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/brenton-thwaites-and-nicola-peltz-join-the-cast-of-transformers-4/26358/)... by two people I've never heard of before. (which could be a good thing, so that the robots are the stars, not some over-paid celebrities)
I'd never heard of Shia LeBeouf or Megan Fox or Rosie Huntington-Whitely before I saw them in Transformers. :p


WHO CARES ?!?!?!?!?!?!

It's the robots that I want to know about.
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[1AZRAEL1]

I just wanna see robots smashing robots. Doesn't need humans, or even a story lol

[BigTransformerTrev]

I just wanna see robots smashing robots. Doesn't need humans, or even a story lol

I think you need humans and a story in the following context


*Humans - put a couple in for scale, then have them stomped on before they can say anything :D

*Story - get the Transformers to actually converse a bit about why they are smashing each other - THEN have the next few hours of robots smashing robots ;)

[griffin]

Michael Bay says No http://michaelbay.com/2012/12/11/transformers-actor-announcements/

Problem is, he says no about everything until he wants to make the announcement on his own schedule. If someone announces something before him (like Mark Wahlberg being in it), he denies it... and then two weeks later announces it himself. :rolleyes:

[Skullcruncher]

Problem is, he says no about everything until he wants to make the announcement on his own schedule. If someone announces something before him (like Mark Wahlberg being in it), he denies it... and then two weeks later announces it himself. :rolleyes:

Sounds like half the general population! You will be ready to hear the news when I am ready, no leaks allowed! :D

[sideswipes brother]

WHO CARES ?!?!?!?!?!?!

It's the robots that I want to know about.

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[kup]

I'd never heard of Shia LeBeouf or Megan Fox or Rosie Huntington-Whitely before I saw them in Transformers. :p


+100000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

To be fair, aside from the latter, I already knew about the previous two before TF1.

[Mythirax]

I think you need humans and a story in the following context


*Humans - put a couple in for scale, then have them stomped on before they can say anything :D

*Story - get the Transformers to actually converse a bit about why they are smashing each other - THEN have the next few hours of robots smashing robots ;)

Agreed!

[Bidoofdude]

Never heard of any of the new cast.

[griffin]

Another possible cast member... but we'll have to wait until a denial by Bay (or an absence of one) to know if this one is true.

Jack Reynor (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-4-casting-rumor-jack-reynor/26421/) - who doesn't appear to have had much film experience.

[griffin]

Another possible cast member... but we'll have to wait until a denial by Bay (or an absence of one) to know if this one is true.

Jack Reynor (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-4-casting-rumor-jack-reynor/26421/) - who doesn't appear to have had much film experience.

Looks like this one is actually true, according to Michael Bay (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/michael-bay-announces-jack-reynor-for-transformers-4-cast/26522/).

[Mythirax]

Looks like this one is actually true, according to Michael Bay (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/michael-bay-announces-jack-reynor-for-transformers-4-cast/26522/).

Hopefully his good, not well known at all. Guess we'll find out :D

[SkyWarp91]

In the end who cares about another human character in the Bayverse movie!?
:rolleyes:

[Mythirax]

In the end who cares about another human character in the Bayverse movie!?
:rolleyes:

I still find the humans in the movie allow you to connect more to it. But that's just me :D:D:D

[SkyWarp91]

I still find the humans in the movie allow you to connect more to it. But that's just me :D:D:D

Well I did like Epps and Lennox, Tutturo was funny at first but got annoying after the 1st movie

[5FDP]

I connected with Megan Fox's twins and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's derriere :D

[Mythirax]

Well I did like Epps and Lennox, Tutturo was funny at first but got annoying after the 1st movie

I loved Lennox, Tutturo I liked better in the second and third movie. I really hated him in the first one along side with Bee taking a Wizz.


I connected with Megan Fox's twins and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's derriere :D

I loved Rosie before this, so it was a 'boneus'. As for Foxxy, never been a giant fan :P

[griffin]

Josh Duhamel has been offered a cameo role in the fourth movie (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-movie-just-movie-31/josh-duhamel-to-make-cameo-appearance-in-transformers-4-177026/), but I can't tell if he accepted, or will end up being in it.

[griffin]

I don't know who, I mean, what Megan Fox did, but apparently she's back on good terms with Michael Bay... by landing a role in the upcoming Turtles Movie he's producing.
Recently asked if she will return to Transformers in the fourth movie (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-movie-just-movie-31/megan-fox-will-not-return-for-transformers-4-177311/), he said no, and explained how the new direction of the Movie Universe wouldn't have made it possible.

[Sinnertwin]

http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/kelsey-grammer-lands-lead-human-villain-role-in-transformers-4/27217/

It appears that Kelsey Grammer's been cast as the lead villian

[Omega Metro]

The lead villain should be a Decepticon, not a human.:mad:

[Sinnertwin]

The lead villain should be a Decepticon, not a human.:mad:

My apologies folks that should have read lead human villain. Although Dateline has reported him as key villain. Perhaps a return of an alliance of some sort like we saw in DOTM? Although counterintelligence could be a reference to Lazarus?

[Paul Agnew]

http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/kelsey-grammer-lands-lead-human-villain-role-in-transformers-4/27217/

It appears that Kelsey Grammer's been cast as the lead villian

YES! Oh yes, please let this be true!

[Shirokaze]

So Kelsey Grammer has landed the role of the human villain.
http://www.deadline.com/2013/05/kelsey-grammer-lands-lead-human-villain-in-transformers-sequel/


I'm definitely a fan of his work, so this news pleases me greatly! :)

[Megatron]

So Kelsey Grammer has landed the role of the human villain.
http://www.deadline.com/2013/05/kelsey-grammer-lands-lead-human-villain-in-transformers-sequel/


I'm definitely a fan of his work, so this news pleases me greatly! :)

Nice. From the article:

I’m told that Grammer will play Harold Attinger, a counter intelligence guy.


Meanwhile, 'Transformers 4' Reality Show Begins Casting Chinese Actors (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/transformers-4-reality-show-chinese-449206) (The Hollywood Reporter, 2/5/2013)

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Paramount’s novel experiment in using a Chinese reality show to help cast Transformers 4 is getting a welcome reception.

Between 50,000 and 80,000 Chinese citizens are expected to enter the competition to win four speaking roles opposite Mark Wahlberg in the summer 2014 film, which will be partially shot in China.
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Ganis said it is also undecided how significant the roles will be in Transformers 4 but he indicated the winners will have speaking parts that will be somewhat prominent.
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[griffin]

Paramount are really keen on making inroads in China with the next Transformers Movie, with some of the cast being reserved for Chinese actors, and will be filled through a well-publicised reality show (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-movie-just-movie-31/transformers-4-reality-show-begins-casting-177398/).

With the previous Movies taking in about as much as they can from Western countries, this is one way to tap into a new, massive market, to earn more money even if the next movie doesn't do as well in the rest of the world.

[Bartrim]

Forget the Hooomaans! I want robots!

[Megatron]

Sorry Bartrim, another human has been cast...

Sophia Myles to Join Mark Wahlberg in Michael Bay's 'Transformers 4' (Exclusive) (http://www.thewrap.com/movies/column-post/sophia-myles-join-mark-wahlberg-michael-bays-transformers-4-exclusive-89661) (TheWrap, 6/5/2013):

Director Michael Bay has tapped British actress Sophia Myles ("Underworld") for a major supporting role in Paramount's big-budget sequel "Transformers 4," TheWrap has learned.

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While the studio is keeping her role under wraps, an individual familiar with the script has told TheWrap that Myles will play a scientist. She recently attended the Los Angeles premiere of Bay's "Pain & Gain."


AND:


Exclusive : Gibson on Transformers 4 : ‘Looks like an appearance might happen’. (http://moviehole.net/201364301exclusive-gibson-on-transformers-4-looks-like-an-appearance-might-happen) (Moviehole, 6/05/2013):

Though the new Transformers film – the fourth in the series, headlined by Mark Wahlberg rather than Shia LaBeouf this time – will be largely with new cast and characters, director Michael Bay does seem intent on connecting the resequelboot to the previous three films – either by way of a storyline bridge or the odd cameo. One actor from the previous films we know is returning to do a turn is Josh Duhamel, who said recently his ‘Lennox’ will pop up in a cameo.

But what of Duhamel’s on-screen buddy and soldier colleague Epps, played by Tyrese Gibson?

Speaking at the UK junket for “Fast & Furious 6″, Gibson said while he hasn’t been signed to reprise his role he expects he’ll be involved in the same sort of capacity Duhamel will be.

“It’s looking like an appearance might happen”, the actor said, but stresses “I haven’t got that phone call yet, officially. We’ll see what happens.”

“Transformers 4″, due for release in a little over a year will star, aside from Wahlberg, Nicola Peltz, Kelsey Grammer, Jack Reynor and Stanley Tucci.

[5FDP]

Director Michael Bay has tapped British actress Sophia Myles ("Underworld") for a major supporting role in Paramount's big-budget sequel "Transformers 4," TheWrap has learned.


So that's what it takes to get a role these days ;) :p

[Mythirax]

So that's what it takes to get a role these days ;) :p

Hahaha, +1

[bassbot]

quite excited about Frasier, ahem, Kelsey Grammar making an appearance. Whilst I want to know more about the robots, I no longer place any joy in what Bay could reveal about them. I may slightly enjoy the movie if I place no hopes in it!

[1orion2many]

If you go in with no expectations you can't be disappointed, I think:confused::D

[Mythirax]

quite excited about Frasier, ahem, Kelsey Grammar making an appearance.

Me too, I hope he has a role in the same proportion of what John Malkovich had in the previous movie. Of course not the same acting style though :P - Don't need him fisting up to Bee.


If you go in with no expectations you can't be disappointed, I think:confused::D

One would think so. But I've still gone into many things with no expectations and just sadly walked out or turned off. TF4 how ever, (or anything with giant robots belting each other) I'm sure we'll be safe if it's anything like the last three movies. Least in my mind anyway :cool:

[Sinnertwin]

Mark Wahlberg's character name (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/casting-for-transformers-4-actors-and-extras-in-austin-tx-mark-wahlbergs-characters-name-revealed/27326/) revealed.

[Sinnertwin]

Latest cast member Li Bingbing (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/michael-bay-and-paramount-pictures-announce-casting-of-chinese-actress-li-bingbing-in-transformers-4/27337/)announced

[griffin]

A confirmation of earlier reports that Glenn Morshower (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-movie-just-movie-31/glenn-morshower-will-not-be-returning-for-transformers-4-177521/) (played two different people in the first three movies), won't be in the fourth one due to scheduling conflicts.

[5FDP]

A confirmation of earlier reports that Glenn Morshower (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-movie-just-movie-31/glenn-morshower-will-not-be-returning-for-transformers-4-177521/) (played two different people in the first three movies), won't be in the fourth one due to scheduling conflicts.

Out of all the human characters in the movies, his was the only one that I cared for (probably because I was a massive 24 fan before the movies came out). Disappointing that he won't be reprising his role.

[Sinnertwin]

I shall miss him

[Trent]

Extras casting call for 'Texas' types from TFW:


The initial call that went out was for "Submissions from Extras with very strong unique "character" faces that express a larger than lifeTEXAS type personality. Think people that look like Ranchers, oil men and women, realtor types that sell Dallas mansions, small town salt of the earth types, and strong southern-looking men & women- with faces that have a real local Texas flavor to their look and uniqueness!"

A second call followed today for some more specific casting, as follows: ""Mom"- Female Caucasian or Hispanic: Age 30s-50s (must have plus sized figure, expressive comedic face, small town Texas look ); "Dad"- Male Caucasian or Hispanic: Age 30s-50s (must have plus sized figure, expressive comedic face, small town Texas look)"


There was also a casting call for Hollywood staple attractive women: "FEMALE CAUCASIAN EXTRAS between the ages of 16-23 fit, tan, attractive with an "all-american" Texas type"


Why does this make me think theyre looking for a Sheriff Pepper? [facepalm]

[Megatron]

Casting Call: Paid Extras Wanted For Transformers 4 Movie (http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/05/24/casting-call-paid-extras-needed-for-transformers-4-movie/)

TROY (WWJ) - Want to be in the new “Transformers 4″ movie? You’ll have the chance to make it or break it next week.

Casting directors for the movie will be looking to hire actors as paid extras from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1 at the Somerset Inn in Troy. The part requires actors to be available for filming from June through August.

Directors will be looking for males and females at least 18-year-old who can play the part of a clean-cut business person, military or FBI agent. They’ll also be casting Asian families of all ages.

Those interested in applying are asked to dress the part and bring a pen for filling out applications. Photos will be taken at the casting call at no charge.

Somerset Inn is located at 2601 W. Big Beaver Road in Troy, 48084.
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-CBS Detroit, 24 May 2013

[Megatron]

Another human joins the cast...

Comedian T.J. Miller to Join Mark Wahlberg in 'Transformers 4' (http://www.thewrap.com/movies/column-post/comedian-tj-miller-join-mark-wahlberg-transformers-4-94161) (TheWrap, 28/05/2013)

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Miller will play a blue-collar mechanic who is a longtime friend of Wahlberg's character.
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[griffin]

Could Megan Fox be in TF4 after all? Her recent teaming up with Bay for the TMNT movie may have just earned her a spot in the next Transformers movie.
An official Paramount release of an image of one of the cars in the movie had her name included in the tags (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-movie-just-movie-31/megan-fox-back-for-transformers-4-177675/).
It has since been removed... and there has been no denial of her being in the movie, in the follow up comments.

[SkyWarp91]

Even if Megan's appearance was brief it could be a good bridging connection/passing the torch of human characters between these trilogies.

[Mythirax]

Could Megan Fox be in TF4 after all? Her recent teaming up with Bay for the TMNT movie may have just earned her a spot in the next Transformers movie.
An official Paramount release of an image of one of the cars in the movie had her name included in the tags (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-movie-just-movie-31/megan-fox-back-for-transformers-4-177675/).
It has since been removed... and there has been no denial of her being in the movie, in the follow up comments.

Maybe she'll be the voice of the car? And just scream the word 'Sam' a lot?

[griffin]

Confirmation that Lennox (Duhamel) is not showing up in TF4. (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-movie-just-movie-31/no-colonel-lennox-cameo-on-transformers-4-josh-duhamel-not-returning-177803/)

[Megatron]

Hang Geng. (http://michaelbay.com/2013/07/14/han-geng/)

He’s one of Asia’s top stars in the worlds of music, television and movies and has become one of the most influential entertainers in China.

Now he’ll also be known for Transformers 4. Welcome Han Geng to the cast of Transformers 4. – Michael Bay

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'Transformers 4' To Import Chinese Star Han Geng (http://www.airlockalpha.com/node/9750/transformers-4-to-import-chinese-star-han-geng.html)

Director Michael Bay shared few words about the casting in a news release from Paramount, saying that Geng has been a "sensation in China, and we are happy to have him in our movie."

[Megatron]

‘Transformers 4′ Adds Titus Welliver (http://www.deadline.com/2013/07/transformers-4-adds-titus-welliver/) (Deadline (PMC), 24 Jul 2013):

EXCLUSIVE: Titus Welliver, who’s contributed well-received stints to series like ABC’s LOST, CBS’s The Good Wife, and FX’s Sons of Anarchy, has joined the cast of Michael Bay’s Transformers 4 in an unspecified role. He was most recently seen on the big screen in Ben Affleck’s Best Picture winner Argo and Gus Van Sant’s Promised Land. Production on the Paramount fourquel is underway with a cast that includes new franchise star Mark Wahlberg, Stanley Tucci, Kelsey Grammer, Nicola Peltz, Sophia Myles, TJ Miller, and Chinese stars Bingbing Li and Han Geng. Transformers 4 is slated for a June 27, 2014 release. Welliver is repped by Paradigm and Leverage Management.


Another familiar face, from Lost. :cool:

[colin78]

Found this on news.com......

MEGAN Fox is pregnant with her second child.

The 27-year-old actor and her husband Brian Austin Green are expecting a new addition to their family.

The couple confirmed the news through their publicist Leslie Sloane Zelnick today.

"I can confirm Megan is expecting her second child with her husband Brian, they are both very happy," Leslie confirmed to the New York Post.

Megan and Brian have a son, Noah Shannon Green, who was born in September last year.

The actor has recently been filming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the new Transformers movie with director Michael Bay.

The New York Post reports that Megan is in the early stages of her pregnancy but has kept the news quiet on set so it didn't interfere with her work.

[Megatron]

"Transformers 4" recruits 4 Chinese actors (http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/entertainment/2013-08/28/c_132670713.htm) (English.news.cn 2013-08-28):

BEIJING, Aug. 28 (Xinhuanet) -- Hollywood blockbuster "Transformers 4" has selected four more Chinese actors to star in the production after a televised four-month-long auditioning process, China.org.cn reports exclusively.

"I want everybody to have fun," Lorenzo di Bonaventura, the film's producer who has produced all the Transformers movies, told China.org.cn about the producers' decision to recruit actors through a TV contest aired on the China Movie Channel.

"We are always looking for different ways to learn about other cultures. This is a great way to see people's passion and excitement. It allows for everybody to have fun together," he added.

Byron Li, Austin Lin, Candice Zhao, Teresa Daley eventually won the much-coveted movie parts Sunday night on the "'Transformers 4 Chinese Actors Talent Search Reality Show," launched by Paramount Pictures in cooperation with Jiaflix and the China Movie Channel in April. The contest was open to both professional and amateur actors, attracting more than 70,000 contestants.

Byron, who hails from the Chinese mainland, is a young actor and model who has graduated from the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing. He won the role of Kung Fu fighter; Candice, a model who won the 35th Miss Bikini International Pageant China, got the role of sexy goddess; Austin, from Taiwan, who has a professional background in Taiwanese TV shows and films like "Somewhere I Have Never Travelled," got the role of computer geek; and Teresa, who has appeared in several Taiwan TV shows and movies such as "Winds of September," won the role of cute Loli.

The panel of judges included Sid Ganis, former president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science and present chairman of Jiaflix Enterprises; Lorenzo di Bonaventura, producer of "Transformers 4"; Lindsey Bayman, senior vice president of the Business Affairs Department at Paramount Pictures; Megan Colligan, president of Marketing and Distribution at Paramount Pictures; and Liang Longfei, vice president of the China Movie Channel's official movie website M1905.com. They saw contestants compete for the four roles through a small drama role play and several personal talent shows.

The producer said the contest winners will receive some training and start working on the production by late September or early October.

Chinese movie star Li Bingbing and pop star Han Geng have already signed on to star in "Transformers 4," one of the most anticipated new film franchise releases to be directed by Michael Bay. There are six Chinese roles in the film, but the producer didn't reveal how big the roles will be.

"We don't really look at it that way, " Lorenzo di Bonaventura said, "For us it's an opportunity to get new talent; for new talent, it's an opportunity to experience [making] a big Hollywood movie, I think it's important for both sides and not about how big or how small something is."

"In America, we wouldn't cast a brand new person in a big part; we would give him an opportunity. But I don't want anybody to assume that 'because you are Chinese we will not give you big roles.' Young talent gets smaller roles; they get to grow from there, they get noticed from those. That's a very important part of the Hollywood process," he added.

He also confirmed there would not be a special movie version for China like "Iron Man 3," but the final cut will be submitted to Chinese censors and it's up to them to make changes.

"We certainly appreciate China's 'Transformers 3' box office," Lorenzo di Bonaventura said, "We found we had huge success in Japan, South Korea, China and Malaysia. The Asian markets are really embracing Transformers. Obviously China is the largest among them."

2011 smash hit "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" took in US$1.1 billion worldwide, including US$165 million in China alone.

Bonaventura explained why they chose to film part of this Transformers movie in China, "One of the reasons we shoot the film here is because Michael Bay has a vision of what should happen in the third act, so we need a place that can deliver that. Only very few places in the world work. The only Asian place we could find to [actually] do what we were hoping to do, was China. So we made the decision and it was a creative decision."

The producer said they have already built a China town to resemble Hong Kong in Detroit to film some Chinese scenes.
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Click on the link if you wanna see pics from the "Transformers 4 Chinese Actors Talent Search Reality Show" (1-10)..