We know that Paramount’sTransformers: The Last Knightwill crossover into medieval times, with part of this story involving the iconic charactersKing Arthur(Liam Garrigan) and Merlin (Santiago Cabrera), but there may be another magical connection to this sequel as well. New set photos recently surfaced featuringMark WahlbergandAnthony Hopkinsin the U.K., shoot in a particular location connected to theHarry Potterfranchise. While it seems unlikely that these two fantasy sries will crossover, it’s possible this location could have something to do with the King Arthur and Merlin story.
The Daily Mailhas these latest, which were taken in front of Alnwick Castle in Northumbria, UK yesterday. While the production was clearly forTransformers 5, hardcoreHarry Potterfans know that Alnwick Castle was used in several exterior shots to represent Hogwarts in the first twoHarry Pottermovies,Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s StoneandHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, both of which were directed byChris Columbus. This location was also used in the critically-acclaimed 1998 filmElizabethand the hit TV seriesDownton Abbey.
As for the King Arthur and Merlin connection,Liam GarriganandSantiago Cabreraweren’t spotted on the set, so we don’t know what directorMichael Baymay be using Alnwick Castle for in this action-packed sequel. The director himself was spotted in some of the photos, and this report reveals that the filmmaker has secured the Alnwick Castle grounds for shooting through Saturday. The site speculated that these scenes might be the aftermath of an explosion, since another report revealed that the special effects team shot two different explosion shots with drones, which may explain whyMark Wahlberg’s t-shirt and jeans are slightly torn and tattered.
We reported last week thatStanely Tucciwill reprise his role as Joshua Joyce fromTransformers: Age of Extinction. He won’t be the only star returning from that movie, withMark Wahlbergreturning as Cade Yeager, along with stars from the original trilogy,Josh Duhamelas Lennox andTyrese Gibsonas Epps. The cast also includes a number of franchise newcomers such asIsabela Moner,Jerrod Carmichael,Laura HaddockandAnthony Hopkins. Production also took place in Cuba earlier in the shoot, with location work also taking place in Russia as well.
We also have a brief video showing one of the cars driving by at Alnwick Castle, which appears to be theHot Rodcar, and a photo of the Alnwick explosion that was filmed yesterday. With shooting to continue at Alnwick tomorrow, we’ll keep you posted if more videos and photos surface. Until then, take a look at the latest images and videos from the set ofTransformers: The Last Knight, in theaters August 04, 2025.
