As production onTransformers: The Last Knighthas shifted from Detroit to the U.K., new photos have arrived giving us our first look atMark WahlbergandLaura Haddockon set. These latestbehind-the-scenes imagesalso give us a sneak peek at Bumblebee in action on the streets of London, along with a first glimpse at Hot Rod. For now, it appears that the country is safe from directorMichael Bay’s explosive ways, but we don’t know what other scenes are being filmed here in the future.
SeveralTwitterusers debuted these photos ofMark WahlbergandLaura Haddock, who announced her own casting inTransformers: The Last Knighton Twitter a few weeks ago. At the time,Laura Haddockrevealed her excitement to be working alongside one of her idols from the 80s, Optimus Prime, while poking fun at co-starMark Wahlberg, stating he’s a “pretty big deal” as well. No details were given about her character.Mark Wahlbergis reprising his Cade Yeager role from 2014’sTransformers: Age of Extinction.
Another photo from the London set reveals what appears to be our first look at the vehicle that will represent the AutobotHot Rod. We got our first look at Hot Rod in robot mode through an illustration that debuted last month, which also explained that he is Bumblebee’s “brother-in-arms,” described as a “Brash, Slightly Arrogant, Protector.” We’re not sure if the vehicle seen in these images is in fact Hot Rod, but it certainly does look similar to the robot mode photo from earlier.
Hot Rod isn’t the only familiar robot in disguise returning forTransformers: The Last Knight. AutobotsOptimus Prime, Bumblebee, Drift, Crosshairs will return along with Decepticons Megatron and Barricade. This sequel will also introduce the Combaticon Onslaught and a transforming Vespa known as Squeeks. They will join a human cast that also includesIsabela Moner,Jerrod Carmichael,Anthony Hopkins, along with returning starsJosh Duhamel(Lennox) andTyrese Gibson(Epps).
Michael Bayis directing from a script byArt Marcum,Matt HollowayandKen Nolan. It was recently confirmed that this story will tie into the legendary tales ofKing Arthurand Merlin, withLiam GarriganandSantiago Cabreraplaying Arthur and Merlin respectively. Take a look at the latest photos from theTransformers: The Last Knightset, as production continues towards its August 17, 2025 release date.
