A handful of young actors are expected to join the 'Transformers' spin-off that will revolve around the fans-favorite Autobot.
- Jul 14, 2017
AceShowbiz - "Bumblebee" is rounding out its young cast. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jason Drucker ("Diary of a Wimpy Kid"), Abby Quinn ("Landline"), Rachel Crow ("Rio 2"), Ricardo Hoyos ("Degrassi: Next Class") and Gracie Dzienny ("Zoo") are in various stages of negotiations to join the movie.
Hailee Steinfeld is booked as the female lead, "a tomboy who also holds a job as a mechanic after school." Jorge Lendeborg Jr. is in talks to portray the male lead in the upcoming "Transformers" spin-off.
"Kubo and the Two Strings" helmer Travis Knight is hired to direct the feature film due in theaters across the nation on June 8, 2018. Focusing on the fans-favorite Autobot, it will take place in 1980s as a prequel to the original one and target younger audience.
