Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Video Honors Peter Cullen’s Legacy as Optimus Prime

Paramount Pictures has published another video in advance Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. The highly anticipated action figure opus starring Anthony Ramos and Pete Davidson is slated to hit theaters on June 9th.

Paramount Pictures has published another video in advance Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. The highly anticipated action figure opus starring Anthony Ramos and Pete Davidson is slated to hit theaters on June 9th.

The video highlights Peter Cullen’s legacy as the longtime voice actor of Optimus Prime. It includes commentary from Cullen reminiscing about his monumental first audition as leader of the Autobots. The legendary actor began his career as Optimus Prime in the very first Transformers series.

Check out the Transformers: Rise of the Beasts video below (watch more trailers):

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What is Transformers: Rise of the Beasts about?

Returning to the action and spectacle that has captivated moviegoers around the world, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts takes audiences on a ’90s globetrotting adventure and introduces the Maximals, Predacons and Terrorcons in the ongoing battle between Autobots and Decepticons on Earth. ‘ it says in the synopsis.

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is directed by Creed II Director Steven Caple Jr. from a script by Joby Harold. It stars Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Peter Cullen, Michelle Yeoh, Pete Davidson, Ron Perlman, Peter Dinklage and more.

In addition, eOne and Paramount Animation are also collaborating on an animated Transformers prequel film titled Transformers One, centered on the origins of Optimus Prime and Megatron in Cybertron. The voices of “Avengers: Endgame” stars Chris Hemsworth and Scarlett Johansson will be heard.