Ever since production started on Paramount’sTransformers: The Last Knight, directorMichael Bayhas been sharing photos of the vehicles that will be used in this highly-anticipated sequel. We’ve already gotten glimpses of Megatron, Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and the new TransformerSqueeks, and today the filmmaker has unveiled another returning Autobot, Drift. We also have word that the growing cast has a new addition, withSantiago Cabreracoming aboard.
Drift made hisTransformers franchisedebut in 2014’sTransformers: The Age of Extinction, where his automotive form was a 2013 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse.MichaelBay.comreveals that, inTransformers: The Last Knight, this Autobot will be a Mercedes AMG GT R.Ken Watanabevoiced Drift in the lastTransformersmovie, but it isn’t known quite yet if he will return to voice the character in this follow-up.
In related news,Santiago Cabrerahas joined the cast in an unspecified role.The Last Knightcenters on Optimus Prime, who has been searching through the cosmos for the Quintessons, the beings believed to be responsible for the creation of theTransformersrace. Meanwhile back on Earth,Wahlberg’s Cade Yeager will be facing a new alien threat that bringsJosh Duhamel’s Lennox andTyrese Gibson’s Epps back into duty.Isabela Moneris playing the female lead, though no character details have been revealed. The cast also includesJerrod Carmichael,Laura HaddockandAntony Hopkins.
Michael Bayis directing from a script byIron ManwritersArt Marcum&Matt Holloway. They are joined byBlack Hawk DownwriterKen Nolanon the screenplay. The team were part of Paramount’s writer’s room that generated several ideas forTransformerssequels andspinoffs. It isn’t known how long principal photography will last, but Paramount has already set a July 04, 2025 release date for the sequel.
Santiago Cabrerais perhaps best known as Isaac Mendez in the first season of NBC’s hit seriesHeroes. He has also starred onMerlin,DexterandThe Musketeers. We’ll be sure to keep you posted with more updates onTransformers: The Last Knightas production continues. In the meantime, take a look at the new photo of Drift below.
