Scarlett Johansson played a key role in Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She was one of the first original Avengers characters, and even though she did not make it to the end of Avengers: Endgame, she remains one of the most popular characters in the franchise. However, despite her popularity it took a decade for her solo film, after which she made her exit from the franchise in 2021.
While she made an exit from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, she decided to go on her next adventure by joining the Transformers franchise. During the ComicCon 2023, it was announced that Scarlett Johansson joins the cast of Transformers One. Scarlett Johansson would voice Elita in the animated prequel, which has set expectations among the fans of the franchise.
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Transformers One is set to be one of the most highly anticipated animated movies that have made its fans impatiently wait for the film. The film will be focusing on the origin story of the relationship between Optimus Prime and Megatron on their home planet of Cybertron, narrating how the two characters ended up having different ideologies.
During an exclusive interview with Collider, Scarlett Johansson had nothing but praise for Josh Cooley, the writer-director of Transformers One, and the “texture” of the animated film was something that she never felt while she was a part of the MCU.
“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.”
“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.”
The actress’ comments have made the fans more eager to watch the film because Marvel has done a great job with Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and the animation in the film was top-notch, hence some fans believe that the upcoming film will match the level of the Miles Morales story.
Fans Are Hyped For Transformers One
Transformers One will be the newest addition which will be added to the franchise and will act as a prequel to the whole saga, as well as telling the origin stories of Optimus Prime and Megatron, the leaders of the Autobots and the Decepticons. These iconic characters were once brother-in-arms fighting for the same cause, but later they turned enemies.
The expectations have skyrocketed because, after years of teasing the fans in Michael Bay’s films and the animated series, the viewers have seen sneak peeks of their friendship and how Prime talks about Megatron stumbling from his path. All while bringing back iconic characters from the franchise.
Everyone here better agree with her because if not… 😤🫵💪 pic.twitter.com/JcWacOmU3I
— Chris Valentino (Screenplay Writer) (@ChrisValentino0) June 24, 2023
Another fan shares how they are eager to see the peak animation of the film.
we will be seated for PEAK animation pic.twitter.com/vJnHokEF9F
— Media & Money (@nextmediaxyz) June 24, 2023
A fan states how they did not like the cast of Transformers One, regardless they will be watching the film.
Still don’t like the cast, but i will be watching pic.twitter.com/4EBaTyHyxr
— Dom 🤘🏻💀🤘🏻 (@punkbandit13) June 24, 2023
While fans are sharing if they would watch the film or not, this user wonders if the film would follow a dynamic style, similar to Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
I guess it’s going for a dynamic style similar to Spider-verse and Last Wish.
— Zack Friedman (@Xtitan92) June 24, 2023
Another fan thinks that the animation style will not be similar to Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, as that will not fit the Transformers universe. Hence, it will be interesting to see what the animators have done with the film.
Doubt it’s going to be into the spiderverse art style as I don’t think it fits with the transformers world
— Cereamangus (@Cereamangus) June 24, 2023
While it is difficult to state what to expect from the animated film, fans must wait patiently until the creators decide to launch a teaser trailer, or the first look trailer of the film, setting their expectations accordingly.
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Transformers One will release in theatres on 14th September 2024.
Source: Collider
