Fans can expect to learn more about their favorite giant robots in the new Transformers and G.I. Joes movie. Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura shared details on the crossover project in a recent interview.
The film will show the perspectives of characters like Optimus Prime and Bumblebee. Di Bonaventura thinks this is needed to connect with audiences. In past movies, the Transformers mostly reacted to human stories. Now, their hopes and motivations will drive the plot.
Balancing many characters will be challenging. Transformers, Joes, and people must all have meaningful roles. Di Bonaventura noted that adding too many could water down the story. He will work to give a select group of characters each character moments to shine.
While G.I. Joes are joining the Transformers world, the film stays robot-focused. Di Bonaventura said the military group “will be present” but not the central viewpoint. Their purpose seems to support rather than outshine the giant mechanized heroes.
Past Transformers movies got mixed reviews. The most recent prequel earned only half of critics’ approval on Rotten Tomatoes. Meanwhile, attempts to launch a G.I. Joes series struggled at the box office. Hoping for success, di Bonaventura aims to capitalize on what audiences now know the robots feel. Gaining insight into their drives may strengthen engagement with their plight.
Details are sparse as development is early. It remains unclear if characters from the prequel like Noah or Elena will return. Fans look forward to learning more about how these two classic brands will cooperate on the big screen.
