It’s official!Transformers 5is titledTransformers: The Last Knight. Paramount Pictures and Hasbro made the announcement earlier today. They then updated their officialInstagrampage with a video reveal of the title treatment which showcasesOptimus Prime’s iconic sword along with this message.
“Calling all #Autobots: Optimus Prime is ready for battle. Are you? #transformers”
The animated video announcement also gives us a look at an Optimus Prime transformed.The Last Knightwill begin shooting in June of this year.Michael Bayis confirmed to return as director.Mark Wahlbergwill reprise his role as Cade Yeager fromTransformers: Age of Extinction.
Isabela Monerrecently boarded the sequel as the female lead. She is best known for such indie movies as100 Things to Do Before High SchoolandGrowing Up Fisher. The movie also landedJerrod Carmichaelfrom NBC’sThe Carmichael Showas the comedic relief this time out. Shooting will take place inDetroit, with various on-location shoots planned to take place throughout the world. Commissioner of the Michigan Film & Digital Media OfficeJenell Leonardhad this to say when production was first announced.
“Having one of the highest-profile film franchises created in Michigan is a major economic boost and a testament to the talent of the state’s production community. The production and economic investment is now happening sooner rather than later, and obviously, the project is a certainty rather than merely a possibility.”
Iron ManwritersArt Marcum&Matt Hollowayare joined byBlack Hawk DownwriterKen Nolanon the screenplay. Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Don Murphy and Tom DeSanto return to produce this highly anticipated sequel.Transformers 5will be followed by aBumblebeespin-off movie in 2018, beforeTransformers 6hits theaters in 2019. More updates onThe Last Knightare expected soon. In the meantime, check out the cool animated title reveal in the Instagram post below.
