While Carmichael's role in the next 'Transformers' film is still unknown, de Armas has landed a lead role alongside Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford in the 'Blade Runner' sequel.
- April 22, 2016
AceShowbiz -
Jerrod Carmichael is close to starring in "Transformers 5". Citing sources familiar with the project, TheWrap reports that the comedian is currently in negotiations to join Mark Wahlberg in Michael Bay's yet-to-be-titled flick.
Details about Carmichael's casting are still unknown as Paramount has declined to comment. The actor will next be seen reprising his role as Garf in "Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising", which is opening in theaters across the nation on May 20.
"Transformers 5" is set to begin its production this summer in Detroit for a June 23, 2017 release in the U.S. Bay will direct based on a script by "Iron Man" scribes Art Marcum and Matt Holloway, as well as Ken Nolan who has worked on "Black Hawk Down".
Recently, Nickelodeon star Isabela Moner was reported to be in talks to play the female lead named Izabella. The character's described as a "street-smart tomboy who grew up an orphan and was raised in foster care." She counts a small Transformer as her only friend until she meets Wahlberg's Cade Yeager.
In other casting news, Ana de Armas has landed a lead role alongside Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, Robin Wright and Dave Bautista in "Blade Runner 2". Alcon Entertainment's co-CEO Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson announced the news on Thursday, April 21.
"We think Ana is one of the most exciting, up-and-coming international actors in the world today," Kosove and Johnson said in a statement. "And we are thrilled she will be playing such an important part in this sequel."
The untitled Blade Runner project is expected to be released on October 6, 2017. Denis Villeneuve ("Sicario", "Prisoners") is directing the film, which is set several decades after the original, based on a script written by Hampton Fancher and Michael Green.
