Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
transformer : ascension of the Beasts , the seventhTransformersmovie , adds Maximals and Terrorcons to the live - action dealership , meaning more Beast WarsTransformers characters are confirmed to appear . Paramount Pictures ' nextTransformersmovie will do what fans of the Hasbro toy line have long hoped by addingBeast Warscharacters , Transformers who transmute into animals instead of vehicles , to the franchise . This includes the loss leader of the Maximals , Optimus Primal , known to everyday buff as the " Gorilla Optimus Prime . "
Like all the otherTransformersmovies , transformer : rising of the Beastsstill include human character too . HamiltonandIn the Heightsstar Anthony Ramos plays an ex - military electronics expert bring up Noah , whileJudas and the Black Messiah ’s Dominique Fishback trifle Elena , a museum artefact researcher . These characters find themselves regard in the Autobots ' seek to keep Earth safe , which involves theintroduction ofBeast Wars . But which Transformers will they encounter ?
Optimus Prime
Optimus Prime come back forTransformers : Rise of the Beasts . Optimus is the leader of the Autobots and has appear ineveryTransformersmovieto date . He was last encounter inBumblebeein a small role , which include the entry of his G1 design . After participate in the War on Cybertron , Optimus do to Earth and has been here for geezerhood . His appearance will go back in time for the Beast Wars Transformers movie , as it is coiffure in 1994 . For the first time , Optimus Prime seems to be just as in the dark as the human characters . The job of ply sage wisdom and game exposition appear to now settle to Ron Perlman ’s Optimus Primal .
Optimus Primal
The Maximals inTransformers : ascending of the Beastsmeans thedebut of Optimus Primal(voiced by Ron Perlman ) . Optimus Primal is the drawing card of the Maximals and have on the conformation of a silverback gorilla in the Beast Wars Transformers movie . In the variousTransformerscartoon and comic - book canons , Primal is a descendent of Prime and is possibly one of Cybertron ’s with child heroes . He lead the charge for the Maximals in their following of Megatron ’s Predacons , which result in the event known asBeast Wars . He mentions scourge from Optimus Prime ’s yesteryear , present , and future , so they could be connected in the movies as well .
Bumblebee
transformer : Rise of the Beastswill alsobring back Bumblebeein a prominent role . The Autobot who speaks through his car radio appeared in every lively - actionTransformersmovie , andRise of the Beastswon’t end this . After the conclusion ofBumblebee ’s news report , he will be determine in his jaundiced and black striped Camaro look once again . However , Bumblebee scram a specialized face in the Beast Wars Transformers movie due to him get an off - road makeover . Bumblebee was close to Sam Witwicky and Charlie Watson , but it is Mirage in this pic who produce the young human sidekick .
Mirage
The Porsche in the Beast Wars Transformers movie is the Autobot sleep together as Mirage . Mirage seems to have an high-flown role inTransformers : hike of the creature , and it ’s clear he shares a solid connexion with the human , Noah . The character previously appear inTransformers : Dark of the Moonto assist stop Sentinel and Megatron . His car form in that movie was a red Ferrari 458 Italia but is now a silver and blue striped Porsche 911 , which is closer to his G1 excogitation . As his name suggests , Mirage is traditionally a character reference with many ability that aid with covert mission , andRise of the Beastshasgiven Mirage the abilityto turn invisible and create illusions .
Unicron
Literally , the biggest new addition to the Beast Wars Transformers film is Unicron . sound byFear the Walking Deadactor Colman Domingo , Unicron is arguably the turgid Transformer in the franchise , and he eats planet for sustenance . He is the pestilent scourge , more so than any Decepticon or Predacon . He is often depicted in cartoons and strip as a cosmic being who wants to destroy the creation . In the traditional knowledge , he also has a twin brother named Primus , who created the Cybertronians . Old - school fans belike remember him fromTransformers : The Movie , where Orson Welles voiced him .
Arcee
Arcee will return inTransformers : Rise of the Beasts . She is an Autobot field commander who is loyal to Optimus Prime . After a brief appearing inTransformers : Revenge of the Fallen , Arcee was recently seen combat in the War on Cybertron at the start ofBumblebee . Her recurrence to this Beast Wars Transformers movie confirms that she safely made it to Earth and follow Optimus Prime ’s club about where they should go next . Her specialty in preceding account admit hand - to - deal combat , sword fighting , and sharpshooting . Arcee is known for her taking on motorcycle forms , with a pink and white Ducati 916 lay to be her expression forTransformers 7 .
Nightbird
One of the new charactersintroduced inTransformers : Rise of the Beastsis known as Nightbird . This name cite to several character in the mythology of this series , but the specific version coming in the flick is a giant distaff ninja automaton . She was created by world in the original cartoon continuity before joining the Decepticons . Nightbird ’s story is evolving forTransformers 7 . She ’ll switch sides from fighting alongside the Autobots to work with the Terrorcons , where she ’ll be the right hand to the main villain in the Beast Wars Transformers movie . Nightbird will take on a black and purple Nissan GTR design for theBeast Warsmovie .
Scourge
As for the main villain of the Beast Wars Transformers movie , that theatrical role belong to Scourge . He is a Decepticon in the original continuity who was make by Unicron from dead Decepticons . The character reference shape as a tracker for Galvatron and is incredibly potent . Transformers 7is changing Scourge ’s tarradiddle a bit it seems , as he is the drawing card of the Terrorcons here . He ’ll also be play by Peter Dinklage , of trend , most recognize for play Tyrion Lannister inGame of Thrones . The character intent is also dissimilar for his live - action introduction , as a elephantine blue claw on his remaining hand has some component of icteric electricity .
Airazor
Another Maximal set to debut inRise of the Beastsis the flying Airazor , vocalize by the legendary Michelle Yeoh . in the beginning introduced in theBeast Warsstoryline , Airazor is used for recon and surveillance by the Maximals . She ’s a confident and brave member of the squad who takes on a snort animal physique , which is natural given her expertness in flying . Airazor has a majestic design forTransformers 7and will work close with Optimus Primal and the other Maximals throughout the flick .
Cheetor
The voice actor for Cheetor has n’t been reveal , but the rookie Maximal is one of theBeast WarsTransformers fans have been most excited to see in live - action . The house trailer forTransformers 7already has indicate footage of Cheetor in their animal form keeping pace with Bumblebee across a desert . As a Acinonyx jubatus , Cheetor was naturally one of the most iconic and instantly - recognizable case from theoriginal HasbroBeast Warsline , and so the chance they ’d be except from theBeast Warsmovie were always slight .
Rhinox
Transformers : Rise of the Beastsis also set to let in Rhinox in the Beast Wars Transformers movie . The giant and strongBeast Warscharacter is another member of the Maximals who engage on the anatomy of a rhino . Rhinox is described as the brains of the maximum operation forTransformers 7 . That lines up quite well with past avatar of the character , which have made him the tech - savvy member of the team who is fantastically smart and patriotic to the Maximal lawsuit . Rhinox is played by veteran Transformers vox actor David Sobolov inRise of the animate being .
Battletrap
The Beast Wars Transformers movie is also bringing another classic character toTransformers : Rise of the Beastsin Battletrap . In the movie , he is an orange and black tow truck who guide into conflict with Optimus Primal . This means he is part of the Terrorcons , the forged guys that Optimus Primal warns Prime are come to assault the Earth . In the 1987 vivify motion picture , he was a blue and gray Duocon , along with Flywheels , so there are some changes made in this movie to the classic character . David Sobolov vocalise him , the same man who voiced deepness bearing in theBeast Warscartoon .
Stratosphere
Stratosphere was a giant Autobot that served as a conveyance plane for the smaller Bots , as well as someone who delivered provision . He was someone who always prefer to stay air - bound and not pass much prison term on the primer . He had yet to seem in a motion picture , although he did make appearances in toylines , cartoon strip , and video games based on past picture show . He is one of Optimus Prime ’s top soldiers , and he has a bad - time name voicing him , as seasoned voice actor John DiMaggio ( Bender onFuturama , Jake the Dog inAdventure Time ) joins the Beast Wars movie .
Transit
seasoned voice actorJohn DiMaggio takes on two roles inTransformers : raise of the Beasts . On the Autobots side , he voices Stratosphere , a transfer plane that helps the small Bots get to where they need to be . However , he also vocalise a baddie in Terrorcon Transit . He is also a transport vehicle , except he is a little less capable to get place than Stratosphere . That is because Transit turns into a New York City transit passenger vehicle . While the advertising call him a Terrorcon , he has a Decepticon symbolic representation on his head , so there are questions about where his allegiance really lies .
Wheeljack
Wheeljack is back forTransformers : Rise of the Beasts . Fans might remember Wheeljack from brief cameos inBumblebee , and here she transubstantiate into a Volkswagon van . This is a change , because the classic Wheeljack toys turned into a red - and - green Lancia Stratos . What he does in the new Beast Wars Transformers movie is still a mystery , but in the poke , he was working alongside Arcee , serve her in a big explosive fight scene .
