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Keegan-Michael Key voices Bumblebee in upcoming animated feature Transformers One

Keegan-Michael Key voices Bumblebee in the upcoming animated movie, Transformers One.

Guess who's ready to transform perspectives and take us on an exhilarating ride through an explosive universe of high-octane battles, robotic giants, and otherworldly forces? It's 'Transformers One'. This upcoming animated feature is set to buzz its way into the Transformers universe, fully charged and ready to revamp our memories of the beloved Autobots and Decepticons.

Promising an electrifying voice-performance of Bumblebee is none other than Keegan-Michael Key. Exciting? Indeed! The talented actor and comedian has revealed his unconventional approach for vocalizing his character to Collider. It's straightforward – himself! You read right! There's no highly-disguised voice or super dramatic tonal shifts. It's the real, authentic Keegan-Michael Key. The voice you've loved and chuckled at over the years. The Director, Josh Cooley, clearly wanted a refreshing take on Bumblebee, and who better to bring that than Key?

'Transformers One' follows the enduring tradition of casting Hollywood's finest to bring our beloved Transformers characters to life. This dramatic move initiated an interesting debate about casting non-voice actors for voice acting roles. Does it really matter? If it creates an impression and enhances the viewers' experience, why not?

The movie is essentially a pre-story that sets the stage for the war between the Autobots and Decepticons. It's Optimus Prime and Megatron in their early years, how they met and the circumstances that led to the epic war on Cybertron. From the director's advice, we take it that Chris Hemsworth and Bryan Tyree Henry will be delivering a youthful, vibrant performance for the young Optimus Prime and Megatron.

It's been a hefty 38 years since the last animated Transformers film. The pressure is at boiling point for 'Transformers One' to meet and exceed the high expectations. But let's be honest, who doesn't love a good prequel? Especially when it has the potential to explore new territories in the Transformers universe and set the stage for a series of prequels?

Your date with Transformers is set on September 13, 2024. Mark your calendars and gear up. Optimus Prime, Megatron, Bumblebee, and a host of others await you for an animated rendezvous on Cybertron. Until then, you can savor the action in 'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts', currently streaming on Paramount+.

It's time to rev those engines, power up your Autobots love and brace yourself for a roller coaster of a ride. Be ready to transform and roll out with 'Transformers One'!

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