Chris Hemsworth Voicing Optimus Prime: Not Like Peter Cullen
Jul 25, 2024 8:28 PMChris Hemsworth, known for his role in Marvel, voices a younger Optimus Prime in the animated film "Transformers One." At San Diego Comic-Con 2024, Hemsworth discussed the challenges and excitement of bringing a fresh take to the iconic character originally voiced by Peter Cullen. This prequel explores the early days of Optimus, then called Orion Pax, and aims to show a more youthful and humorous side of the characters. The film, releasing on September 20, 2024, also features Keegan-Michael Key as Bumblebee and Brian Tyree Henry as Megatron.
How does Chris Hemsworth's approach to Optimus Prime differ from Peter Cullen's?nChris Hemsworth's approach focuses on depicting a younger, brasher version of Optimus Prime, named Orion Pax. He intentionally avoided mimicking Peter Cullen's iconic voice to bring a fresh, youthful energy and humor to the character.
"Transformers One" is a prequel in the beloved Transformers franchise, exploring the origins of key characters. It offers fans a deeper look into the formative years of the Autobots, showcasing a different side of them before they became the seasoned heroes known today.
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Stimpy commented on: 2024-07-25 21:30:05
It's awesome to see Chris Hemsworth stepping into the world of Transformers with a fresh, youthful vibe for Orion Pax His take on Optimus Prime sounds like it's gonna add some fun, new flavor to the legendary character.
Sephiroth commented on: 2024-07-25 21:24:03
I love the idea of Chris Hemsworth bringing a fresh take to Optimus Prime by highlighting his younger, more playful side—it's a refreshing contrast to Peter Cullen's classic, stoic portrayal. Plus, seeing a talented cast like Keegan-Michael Key and Brian Tyree Henry join the mix only amps up my excitement for this origin story
N3rdo commented on: 2024-07-25 21:18:03
It's cool to see Chris Hemsworth stepping into Optimus Prime's shoes and giving a fresh spin to the beloved character as Orion Pax. His take on a youthful, spirited Optimus is a rad way to add new depth to the Transformers lore while honoring the legacy of Peter Cullen.
