Transformers fans are in for a treat as a new animated Transformers One, is set to uncover the origins of the iconic Optimus Prime and Megatron. This upcoming project aims to deliver a deeper and more emotion-centric storyline, transcending the expectations of a typical Saturday morning cartoon designed to promote toy sales. It has been almost four decades since The Transformers: The Movie enraptured audiences, and now, after much anticipation, the franchise is finally making a move toward another animated installment. But can this Scarlett Johansson and Chris Hemsworth-starred movie put the franchise back on top?
At least Johanson believes so. During a recent interview with Collider, Scarlett Johansson talked about the compelling storyline. While she was unable to reveal much about her specific role in this initial chapter of the Transformers saga, the Black Widow actress had nothing but praise for the film’s writer-director, Josh Cooley, commending him for bringing the project to life with the gravitas it deserves.
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Scarlett Johansson opened up on why Transformers One is ‘cool’
Reportedly, Transformers One will take audiences back to the home world of Cybertron, exploring the early relationship between a young Optimus Prime and Megatron. The film will delve into their bond and subsequently portray how they became divided into opposite sides of a monumental conflict.
Such an intricate narrative necessitates a significant amount of depth and heart to effectively convey the complex emotions and origins of these beloved characters. While talking about how it makes it ‘cool,’ Scarlett Johansson revealed,
“Yes, I’m playing Elita. I’m working with Josh Cooley, who is an incredible writer-director who I adore and have worked creatively with in another capacity. The film doesn’t look like anything I’ve ever seen before, it looks so cool! The texture of it is so awesome.”
Johansson joins the growing list of team members who are genuinely impressed by the extraordinary animation work undertaken by Industrial Light and Magic. Excited about the project, the Lucy actress further shared her views on the story and how it can help put the Transformers franchise back on top.
How does Transformers One employ a unique approach?
Scheduled to release in 2024, Transformers One stars Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, and Brian Tyree Henry as the voice actors for Optimus Prime, Elita, and Megatron respectively. Appreciating the story penned by Josh Cooley along with writers Andrew Barrer, Steve Desmond, and Gabriel Ferrari, Johansson explained how the movie takes a different approach to the science-fiction action film franchise.
“And because Josh wrote it, it just feels very… I don’t know, it’s got a very dramatic feeling about it. It’s funny, but it’s got so much heart to it like all of his stuff does. I think it’s a different way of approaching this IP. I think it stands on its own; it’s pretty exciting.”
As fans eagerly await the release of Transformers One, the film promises to offer a fresh take on the beloved franchise. With a captivating storyline, breathtaking animation, and a talented team behind it, this origin story is poised to entertain audiences and hopefully bring a new dimension to the Transformers universe.
Source: Collider
