Transformers 5is shaping up to be a big family affair, and could serve as the trueTransformersreunion movie that fans have been waiting for. First it was announced on Monday that this latest sequel is officially titledTransformers: The Last Knight. Then Paramount and Hasbro confirmed yesterday that originalTransformersstarJosh Duhamelis returning in the role of Lieutenant Colonel Lennox. Now, his partner in crimeTyrese Gibsonis literally begging to be let back in.
Yes,Gibson, who plays Epps in the franchise, sent a couple of videos to directorMichael Bayliterally hounding the filmmaker to write him into the script. While the actor hasn’t been officially confirmed to return, it’s likely that he’ll be back. As it wasBaywho posted these playful videos on his ownInstagramaccount. His response.
“Tyrese is getting itchy to be back! I’m thinking…”
Well, what is he thinking? We’re not sure yet. He’s either thinking about how to incorporate Epps back into the screenplay, which is finished. Or he’s thinking if he should letTyreseback in the big game at all. Normally, we wouldn’t think that he’d make a public display of it ifGibsonwasn’t coming back. But then again, this isMichael Bay. He could be floating the idea out there to see how fans respond. Or he could just be torturing his actors in public. Which he often likes to do.
Tyrese Gibsonhas been with theTransformersmovies from the get-go, starring in the first live-action entry way back in 2007. He was first introduced as USAF Tech Sergeant Epps, but was then promoted to USAF Chief Master Sergeant Epps for 2009’sRevenge of the Fallen. When he returned forDark of the Moonin 2011, he was simply billed as Epps. Why does the actor want to return so bad? He explains in the two videos.
“Mike Bay, I’m ready. Some people are asking me, Why do I want to come back and do Transformers so bad? Because it’s a high for me. You crazy? All of the action, all of the big scenes, all of the magical st that’s going on in your head. Being able to experience that st, man, it’s a lot of fun for me. I want back into my original family: Transformers. Stop bulls**ttin', Mike. Pull the trigger, put the word out, write the character back into the movie and let’s get it on.”
It has long been rumored that confirmed actorMark Wahlberg, who returns as Cade Yeager, will be teamed-up with bothShia LaBeoufandMegan Foxin this sequel. Though that has never been confirmed.Foxwas notoriously removed from the third movie and replaced byRosie Huntington-Whiteleyafter comparingBayto Hitler. The filmmaker and actress later made up, withMegan Foxnow headlining the human side of theTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesfranchise.
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 thecomedic reliefthis time out. Shooting will take place inDetroit, with various on-location shoots planned to take place throughout the world.
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. WillTyresebe officially confirmed at some point? Probably. We’ll keep you updated as more news breaks.
