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‘Transformers 5’ Plot, Updates: Optimus Prime on Hunt for King Arthur Artifact to Save Home Planet Cybertron; 3 New Characters Introduced

A model of Optimus Prime in Universal Studios, Florida; Optimus Prime is a main character in the 'Transformers' Films

‘Transformers 5’, officially titled ‘Transformers: The Dark Knight’, will feature Optimus Prime’s hunt for an Arthurian artifact on Earth to save his home planet Cybertron. Mark Wahlberg returns as Cade Yeager and Peter Cullen returns to voice Optimus Prime. Three new characters will also be introduced in the fifth film in the franchise.

According to a report by JoBlo, Michael Bay’s upcoming installment in the popular ‘Transformers’ cinematic series will follow Optimus Prime’s hunt for a mysterious artifact on Earth in order to save his home planet Cybertron. After he realizes that he was at fault for the death of Cybertron, he goes after an artifact tied to the King Arthur lore – specifically to Merlin – in order to bring his planet back to life.

Another article on Hitfix pointed out the King Arthur reference may have been hidden in the fifth film’s official title ‘Transformers: The Last Knight’.

Meanwhile, Academy Award winner Anthony Hopkins has signed on to play a yet unspecified role for the upcoming film. According to Movie Web, he may play a character named The Creator. Other new characters will also be introduced namely an English-accent transformer called Cogman and another transformer named Squeaks. Cogman’s alt-mode is an Aston Martin while Squeaks’ alt-mode is a Vespa.

Mark Wahlberg is returning to reprise his role as Cade Yeager, the main human protagonist from the preceding film ‘Transformers: Age of Extinction’. His film grossed $1.1 billion worldwide following its premiere on June 2014. It earned $100 million on its opening weekend and went on to become the second highest-grossing film in the ‘Transformers’ film franchise.

‘Transformers 5’, officially titled ‘Transformers: The Dark Knight’, is an upcoming science-fiction and action film directed by Michael Bay. It is produced by Ian Bryce, Tom DeSanto, Lorenzo di Bonaventura, and Don Murphy. Bay will be executive producing together with Brian Goldner, Steven Spielberg, and Mark Vahradian.

It is scheduled to be released on June 23, 2017.

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