[Debunked] Rumor: Jason Statham Being Considered to Take over TRANSFORMERS Franchise

[starscream1017]

Take a grain of salt. Then find a way to make that grain into smaller grains and then take one of those micro-grains of salt and use it with this rumor: Jason Statham may be the new lead for the Transformers franchise. In between stories about Zac Efron still being “hot” for Vanessa Hudgens, and Ricky Martin being protected by the gay community, Showbiz Spy reports that the franchise could go in a “darker direction” and that Statham is being mentioned as the man who could take it there. It’s a franchise about giant robots who can turn into vehicles. How dark can it possibly get? Oh, and the fact that Statham is dating Rosie Huntington-Whiteley “would be an added bonus in marketing the movie.” Yep, that’s what Transformers fanboys care about: who’s dating who behind the scenes. Showbiz Spy reports that this information comes from a “Hollywood Insider”, which may as well mean that it comes from someone who lives inside the Hollywood area.

source: http://collider.com/transformers-4-j...tatham/100475/

Thanks to Ragin Ronin, for posting this on twitter

[starscream1017]

i like this dude! his Transporter movies are damn good! don't like his gf tho.

they also have an article on 6 directors who could take over the transformer franchise.

[Crainy]

Please dont. The Transporter Movies are soulless pieces of shit.

[redqueenar]

Showbiz Spy reports that this information comes from a “Hollywood Insider”, which may as well mean that it comes from someone who lives inside the Hollywood area.

i.e. That hobo that is always hanging around outside the Coffee Bean on Santa Monica Blvd.

[starscream1017]

i.e. That hobo that is always hanging around outside the Coffee Bean on Santa Monica Blvd.

lol

[redqueenar]

lol

If they really want to draw attention to the new Clive Owen/Jason Statham flick, they should have had them fight naked.

[I Fight Giant Robots]

NOOOO! SHIA LABEOUF/SAM WITWICKY
MUST BE BACK! JASON STATHAM MY ASS.
They're saying he's going to play sam witwicky? that's bullshit.

[Ryan101]

NOOOO! SHIA LABEOUF/SAM WITWICKY
MUST BE BACK! JASON STATHAM MY ASS.
They're saying he's going to play sam witwicky? that's bullshit.

ummmmmm...I dont think he would be playing as Sam...THAT WOULD BE STUPID!!! It would be Sam who had an EXTREME MAKEOVER!!! lol

But how would a new main charater fit in with the Autobots??? he would have no "past" with them!

[evergamer]

I hope not.

I love the guys movies, but don't think he would fit.

[starscream1017]

I hope not.

I love the guys movies, but don't think he would fit.

i see him fitting in as a soldier, not as the main lead tho.

[evergamer]

i see him fitting in as a soldier, not as the main lead tho.

Yea, a Lennox/Epps role would be fine.

[Albershide]

This is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. :lmao:lmao:lmao

Nice try........Neeext.

P.S. At least it's good that the new franchise is being discussed everywhere on the web. Maybe it'll come sooner than we think.

[SDL]

It could potentially work if, as Starscream1017 said, he's a Soldier.... maybe in a role like Lennox's where he's commanding the human back up to the Autobots...

though i think if there is any more TF movies.... they'll have to have a younger main lead IMHO....

[DK Prime]

This is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. :lmao:lmao:lmao

Nice try........Neeext.

P.S. At least it's good that the new franchise is being discussed everywhere on the web. Maybe it'll come sooner than we think.

I think it will be MUCH sooner than you think...

[the_almighty_moo]

Jason Statham was also considered for Dr. Effing Who too but you can kinda see how that went.

[SDL]

Jason Statham was also considered for Dr. Effing Who too but you can kinda see how that went.

Statham as Dr Who????

:wtf

[michaelbay]

No completely false. No 4 th Transformers movie even exists right now. Thus no one is being considered at this time. How bout, just enjoy the movie out right now.

Michael

[Kamrud]

If the transformers franchise is going to continue, then I want Bay to direct it. Transformers is nothing without a little bit of Bayhem! Jason could play in it, but not direct

[Ladies_Man_217]

i.e. That hobo that is always hanging around outside the Coffee Bean on Santa Monica Blvd.

I'll let my brother know that you have a problem with him

[redqueenar]

I'll let my brother know that you have a problem with him

lol. whole family of trouble-makers, the lot of you.

[enrico]

i.e. That hobo that is always hanging around outside the Coffee Bean on Santa Monica Blvd.

LMAO
AWESOME


This thread just screams "link/hit-baiting" ... why post about this story to begin with?: rol

[starscream1017]

This thread just screams "link/hit-baiting" ... why post about this story to begin with?: rol

dude i wasnt tryin to bait anyone, i have no affiliation with that site, i saw someone post it on twitter, i thought it was interesting so posted it here. also what ever was on that link, i copied the text and posted it as well, so ppl dont need to click anything.. as to why to post it here, the rumor was to do with the future of the franchise, alot of ppl discussing that here, i saw a rumor, i posted it. if the mods had a problem with it, they would have taken it down. mr. bay was kind enough to say its completely false, end of story..

[enrico]

dude i wasnt tryin to bait anyone, i have no affiliation with that site, i saw someone post it on twitter, i thought it was interesting so posted it here. also what ever was on that link, i copied the text and posted it as well, so ppl dont need to click anything.. as to why to post it here, the rumor was to do with the future of the franchise, alot of ppl discussing that here, i saw a rumor, i posted it. if the mods had a problem with it, they would have taken it down. mr. bay was kind enough to say its completely false, end of story..

I'm actually sorry now, now that I've seen this the daily poll on imdb ... which I won't link to. :P
Nah, it's a bit tiring, to me.

[Lord Shockwave]

I knew from the start that the whole Staham-rumor was nonsense. They probably just came up with it because he is dating Rosie. Dont get me wrong I think Statham is a great actor, probably the best action-actor at this moment and it would be cool to see him in a Transformers movie but this just screamed "rumor" for me.

Personally I think if Bay doesnt direct than there shouldnt be another TF-movie. Its his style that defines these movies and nobody else has his style. Not even Spielberg could do it the way Bay does. It just wouldnt feel like Transformers for me anymore especially since I am such a fan of his style. So for me its no Bay=no Transformers.

On the other hand with DOTM so successful it probably is only a matter of time before Paramount wants to make a 4th one.

Speaking of rumors: I heard that Bay never wants to work with Shia again since they had a lot of problemes with each other on the set of DOTM. is that true? Sounds like complete bull to me but maybe one of you knows more about this?

Of course as usual with Michaels movies there are a lot of haters out there who tear apart DOTM. Man I am so tired of these people. If they hate Bays style and his movies so much then why the hell do they still go and see them?? Just so they can bitch some more about them? I am so tired of all the Bay-haters out there.

I love all of his movies even Revenge of the Fallen which most people hate (Even Shia and Michael himself dont love the movie all that much). Sure it has some evident flaws for sure but I still love ROTF because it has all the typical Bayhem that I love so much in his movies (the action, his filming style, the amazing score etc.) and for me the good stuff outweighs its flaws. Its certainly not his best movie but I still like it quite a lot (Even like it better than Armageddon).

That said Dark of the Moon is far better. Its the best of the TF-series and truly epic. Loved it immensely even though it has its flaws . But they are rather minor compared to ROTF. Shockwave and Megatron should have had more screentime (Especially Shockwave since he was promoted as the new big villain) and should have had bigger and more epic battles with Optimus and the movie had some unnecessary lengths (particularly in the last hour which slowed down the pace too much at times) but overall it was very amazing and had everything I want in a Michael Bay-movie. His particular style, over-epic action that just blows your mind away, great emotions and an awesome score.

I am a big fan of movie scores (score not soundtrack), especially those epic, emotional scores. My favorite composers and scores are John Williams Star Wars-scores, Howard Shores Lord of the Rings-scores or Hans Zimmers work on several films. I also think that the score for The Rock is probably the best actionfilm-score ever made besides Transformers.

Before Transformers I wasnt a huge fan of Steve Jablonsky. His scores for Texas Chainsaw Massacre or Friday the 13th were decent but nothing special. Same goes for The Island. BUt with Transformers he blew me away. From the start it became one of my most fav scores of all time. The score for Revenge of the Fallen was even better. People can say what they want about that movie but the score was beyond awesome. So emotional,powerful and majestic. I really,really loved jablonskys TF-scores so ofc I was really looking forward to his score for Dark of the Moon. And man, he delivered as big as Michael did! DOTM has an awesome score, I absolutely love it. I listen to it every day since it was released and even more so since I finally saw DOTM. I totally love the new themes as well as the ones from the previous movies in the score and his action-music or Showckwaves theme are just mega-badass.

Music is a very important element in movies (and especially in Bays) and once again Jablonsky managed it to make the movie better and more powerful with his music. Thank you Michael for selecting Steve to do the music on these movies. You couldnt have picked someone more ideal for the job.

So yeah DOTM totally rocks and only confirms for me that Transformers without Bay should never be even considered.

[moron2themax]

Take a grain of salt. Then find a way to make that grain into smaller grains and then take one of those micro-grains of salt and use it with this rumor: Jason Statham may be the new lead for the Transformers franchise. In between stories about Zac Efron still being “hot” for Vanessa Hudgens, and Ricky Martin being protected by the gay community, Showbiz Spy reports that the franchise could go in a “darker direction” and that Statham is being mentioned as the man who could take it there. It’s a franchise about giant robots who can turn into vehicles. How dark can it possibly get? Oh, and the fact that Statham is dating Rosie Huntington-Whiteley “would be an added bonus in marketing the movie.” Yep, that’s what Transformers fanboys care about: who’s dating who behind the scenes. Showbiz Spy reports that this information comes from a “Hollywood Insider”, which may as well mean that it comes from someone who lives inside the Hollywood area.

source: http://collider.com/transformers-4-j...tatham/100475/

Thanks to Ragin Ronin, for posting this on twitter

The Expendables 2: now with big fucking robots. lol