Ever since production started onTransformers: The Last Knight, there have been a steady stream of videos and photos from the set, thanks to directorMichael Bayand the franchise’s social media accounts. Yesterday, as part of their #TransfomersTuesday tradition, a new video was released from the set that offers our first look at the “Baybuster.” While the “Baybuster” isn’t a an Autobot or Decepticon, it is responsible for quite a lot of damage on theTransformers 5set.
The video debuted on the franchise’sFacebookpage, which briefly showsMichael Bayon set, before the “Baybuster” is rolled out. This vehicle is equipped with an inclined ramp attached to the hood, that is used to perfectly flip over vehicles on theTransformers 5set. As we can see in this video, it achieves the perfect flipping action thatMichael Bayis looking for, tossing two cars in the air at once.
This video doesn’t shed any light on the story, but there was recently a very intriguing development that was confirmed.Liam Garriganwas recently cast as King Arthur, which seemingly confirmedplot rumorsthat the story centers on Optimus Prime returning to Earth in search of a mysterious artifact, which has ties to both King Arthur and the magician Merlin.Santiago Cabrera, who had previously been cast but whose character was never revealed, is playing Merlin. We’re not sure how much of this story will be set in medieval times, but there were recent photos taken from the set on the Scottish island of Skye, that featured a number of actors in medieval armor while riding on horseback.
Transformers 5recently caused some controversy when it was revealed thatMichael Baywas using the birthplace ofWinston Churchillas aNazi headquartersfacility. While several British military veterans spoke out against this decision,Winston Churchill’s own grandson defended the production using his grandfather’s birthplace. It isn’t known how much shooting is left in the U.K., but Paramount has set a June 27, 2025 release date.
The cast includesMark Wahlberg,Isabela Moner,Jerrod Carmichael,Laura HaddockandAnthony Hopkins.Michael Baydirects from a script byArt Marcum,Matt HollowayandKen Nolan, who were all part of theTransformersfranchise writers room, where they came up with numerous ideas for sequels and spinoffs. Paramount has set a August 13, 2025 release date forTransformers: The Last Knight, which will go up against Sony Pictures' comedyRock That Body, starringScarlett JohanssonandKate McKinnon. Take a look at this new video from the set ofTransformers: The Last Knight.
