This year’s Comic-Con is the last where Transformers movie news can possibly be revealed, as the film releases next year on July 4th. As such, plenty of aspects of the film are being hinted at while the main, big secrets of the film remain under lock and key. At today’s Hasbro Transformers toy panel, the toy company debuted the new 20th Century edition DVD box, and talked briefly about the upcoming live action Michael Bay film based on their toys.
… Perhaps the most interesting tidbit gleaned from the panel is the fact that Peter Cullen is seriously being considered by the filmmakers for the voice of Optimus Prime. Cullen played the voice of Prime, and several other Transformers, in both the animated series and Transformers: The Movie. Fan support for Cullen as Prime has blossomed on Internet message boards, and according to members of the panel, Michael Bay and company are looking into using Cullen as a result.
This is an excerpt from an article written by Chris Carle at FilmForce.com. Click here to read the complete article.
–UPDATE–
During Friday’s Paramount/"Stardust" panel, producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura confirmed the addition of Cullen to the cast; Cullen will indeed reprise the voice role of Optimus Prime, as in the "Transformers" series and 1986 film.
