What HUMANS should return in TF 2?

[DieSmiling]

Obviously everyone has their opinions on the Transformers...

But what human characters should return? To the best of my knowledge Shia LeBouf and Megan Fox are both contracted to return, but who else? Maybe Jon Voight? Maybe Josh Duhamel? Opinions?

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

The only humans i want back are Sam, Mikaela, Lennox and Epps, all played by the respective actors/actresses in the first movie.

Sam's parents should also have a small role, they were great.

Maybe a cameo by a few of the others, but that would be it.

[Nathan]

I tell you who shouldn't be back. John Turturro. I don't want to see that guy anywhere near the set. I loathed his character. :cmad:

[DieSmiling]

I tell you who shouldn't be back. John Turturro. I don't want to see that guy anywhere near the set. I loathed his character. :cmad:

Totally agree. My least favorite part of the movie.

[Golgo-13]

I tell you who shouldn't be back. John Turturro. I don't want to see that guy anywhere near the set. I loathed his character. :cmad:

Co-sign.

[Chris B]

The only ones that need to come back are Sam, his parents, and Mikaela. There could be a role for Keller and Lennox, but I can't really see anyone else returning.

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

I tell you who shouldn't be back. John Turturro. I don't want to see that guy anywhere near the set. I loathed his character. :cmad:

His role wasnt the best, but in all honesty, there is no need for him to come back.

[DoctorJones]

Sam, Mikaela and Sam's parents will definitely come back. I'd like to see Lennox, Epps, Keller and Banachek to come back too.

[Jake Cassidy]

Maggie

The more hot chicks, the better. :grin:

[the a1ant]

None - kill all the human characters off! :)

[Ratcrawler]

Maggie

The more hot chicks, the better. :grin:

Arcee then? ;)

Sam & Mikaela, anyone else, I'd like to return but wouldn't mind if they didn't. Sam wouldn't need his parents if he was in college or whatever, still it'd be nice if they showed up. They were delightfully quirky.

Unlike Turturro, who went from plausibly dickish agent to potentially crazy weirdo. Well, Sector 7 was dismantled so *fingers crossed*

[Jick09]

besides Shia and Megan, I'd love to have Anderson and Tyrese again.
I'm like their fans in the first movie.

[Figs]

I say Shia and Megan obviously and I think that's it for the most part.

I don't want as much military presense in this film. I think there should be a threat that the humans are powerless against and we 100% need the Autobots to kick some ass.

[MagicPrime]

Well, is Ironhide "living" with Lennox? or was he just dropping him off at the end of the film?

(I did see it as kind of appropriate for Ironhide to be posing as Lennox's vehicle though)

[Figs]

Lennox and Eps I wouldn't mind if they did come back for the sequel. I wouldn't want the hackers at all. I think Anthony Anderson can be funny and all but there should be no need for another hacker subplot in the sequel.

[Jick09]

Lennox and Eps I wouldn't mind if they did come back for the sequel. I wouldn't want the hackers at all. I think Anthony Anderson can be funny and all but there should be no need for another hacker subplot in the sequel.well...no really need for hack, then.
maybe just make him friends with Sam and be with him running from the Decepticons.

[Radford]

not a human, but Mojo should return. :woot:



for humans, Sam, Mikaela, Lennox.

[Godzilla]

Rachael Taylor aka Maggie :heart:

Shia LeBouf, and I suppose Megan.

[ScarletVenom25]

Sam and Mikaela for sure. Lennox, Epps, and Keller would be great to have, too. Everyone else should be gone, but Sam's parents need to have a small presence somewhere in the film. Maybe at the beginning, helping Sam move into his college dorm or something.

[Dr. Watson]

I know this isn't a popular opinion in these parts but I really did not like Megan Fox's character. She was good eye candy, sure, but not engaging at all as an actress IMO. What I'd rather see them do, if this is going to be a series of films, is have a new love interest/gal pal every film (kind of like a James Bond/Indy).

[Super_Ludacris]

Sam, Mikela maybe Voight's character (forgot the name) and a new cast of humans.

[knowsbleed]

Sam is the only character needed to return to really relate the audience to the first movie. Everyone else can be replaced by a new cast...hopefully not so cookie cutter in the acting.

[protocida]

. Optimus Prime.
. Bumblebee.
. Ractched.
. Ironhide.
. HotRod.
. Ultra Magnus.

. Megatron.
. Starscream.
. Soundwave.
. Barricade.
. Frenzy.
. Skorponok.
. Thunderstruck.
. Tidal Wave.
. Devastator.

. Sam Witwicky.
. Mikaela Banes.
. Lennox.
. Epps.
. The Insepticons.

[M.O.Steel]

sam obviously

I'm actaully of the opinion of Dr. Watson. While I loved looking at her in the movie, her role was not revolutionary by any means. I didn't get the peter-MJ feel, so i dont see it necessary for her to return, but i wouldn't mind if she did :grin:.

Maggie i thought was Completely pointless in the first movie, but i wouldn't mind seeing her again either, so she should "take over" voight's role because of obvious promotions as the "head of security" person, with anderson as her sidekick.

Tuturo should be out and replaced completely with the serious moustache guy.

The thing is, this time around, i think we will get a more robot-heavy movie, so we might not even see much of the humans, but if the army were to be involved, i would love for Duhamel to return with tyrese. I miss las vegas already.

[Ratcrawler]

Well, is Ironhide "living" with Lennox? or was he just dropping him off at the end of the film?

(I did see it as kind of appropriate for Ironhide to be posing as Lennox's vehicle though)

OMG I was thinking the exact same thing! It makes sense for Ironhide to hang @ Lennox's cuz Sam can't have all those vehicles and frankly, the soldier angle might have some chemistry to it. EsPecially since he's got a wife and baby at home...

*Lennox walks in on Ironhide disPlaying his arsenal to his 2 year old daughter*

Lennox: Ironhide! What are you doing!?

Ironhide: I was just showing her my cannons...

Lennox: Ha ha ha! Oh Ironhide!

*Flash freeze, applause and laughter, cue the end theme and roll credits*

[protocida]

LOL!

I Can see Ironhide living with Lennox, as i could see the gangsta-rap Jazz hanging with Anderson and that chick.

[Dr. Watson]

LOL!

I Can see Ironhide living with Lennox, as i could see the gangsta-rap Jazz hanging with Anderson and that chick.

LOL I'm pretty sure Anderson and the Austrailian girl were not involved together. But Ironhide living with Lennox would be cool.

[Ratcrawler]

So where do you suppose Prime & Ratchet kick it?

[Dr. Watson]

Prime doesn't need a home ;). He romes free. But I would bet that he hangs around Sam as much as possible.

Rachet I could see actually working as an EMT vehicle. He's good hearted that way IMO.

[Ratcrawler]

You're probably right. I suppose they'll introduce a character for Ratchet to confide in. Maybe a doctor from whom he learns more about organic mechanics. He seems to know enough about human pheromones...

[protocida]

I Think Optimus could be with Mikaela, helping her with the solture of her father.

[Ratcrawler]

Optimus as a father figure to a hot teenaged girl? I'll enjoy THAT banter!

[DoctorJones]

I am thinking Mikaela will bond with her own robot. Maybe even a Decepticon like Jetfire or Thundercracker, who are unsure of their allegiances.

Also, Rachel Taylor indicated she won't come back:

http://www.seibertron.com/news/view.php?id=12490

[Jake Cassidy]

I think Mikaela would get along with Hot Rod really well.

[Golgo-13]

From the SHH front page:

Transformers 2 and Justice League Filming Updates
February 28, 2008

Variety has published an in-depth article talking about how a posssible Screen Actors Guild (SAG) strike could affect movie productions starting soon. The trade says Hollywood studios are refusing to schedule new start dates on films that can't complete shooting by June 30.

Transformers 2 director Michael Bay said the labor cloud has made the process harder, but not impossible as he tries to keep the film on track for an early June start in order to make its scheduled June 26, 2009 release date.

"If there is a strike, we shut down, but shutting down isn't that big a deal," Bay told the trade. "You make accommodations, you make a deal with vending houses on equipment and on the stages where you are shooting. You hope for the best, but you can't be incapacitated by the possibility that there will be a strike. We've got to get this town back to work. I can't imagine anyone wants another strike, we're all tired. Hopefully clearer heads will prevail."

Bay said that the sequel is still recovering from the writers strike, and that he's playing catch-up after getting back his trio of writers, Ehren Kruger, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci.

"They did a detailed outline before the writer's strike, and now they are in Michael Bay jail, holed up in a hotel and working feverishly," Bay said. "We're paying for a beautiful suite and they are getting a lot of work done. Hiring three writers was unusual, but it has been a godsend in getting us to where we need to be. Somehow you find a way to get it done."

If it's not one ****ing thing, it's the other. :cmad:

[Golgo-13]

I am thinking Mikaela will bond with her own robot. Maybe even a Decepticon like Jetfire or Thundercracker, who are unsure of their allegiances.

Also, Rachel Taylor indicated she won't come back:

http://www.seibertron.com/news/view.php?id=12490

Won't or is not wanted back?

[Jake Cassidy]

Won't or is not wanted back?

Why does it matter?

[Ratcrawler]

I am thinking Mikaela will bond with her own robot. Maybe even a Decepticon like Jetfire or Thundercracker, who are unsure of their allegiances.


Mikaela+Arcee= Wet fanboy dreams.

[Golgo-13]

Why does it matter?

Because i'd like to know if she's just saying that she 'won't come back' just to save face, when the real reason is, the film makers realized her character was completely useless.

[M.O.Steel]

Mikaela+Arcee= Wet fanboy dreams.

i'm worried about what it is exactly you dream about...:huh: :csad:

[Jake Cassidy]

Because i'd like to know if she's just saying that she 'won't come back' just to save face, when the real reason is, the film makers realized her character was completely useless.

I'd say it's because her character isn't needed. Don't look too much into it. :yay:

[Godzilla]

I'd say it's because her character isn't needed. Don't look too much into it. :yay:
Guess the eye candy simply isnt enough to justify her return. :(

[DoctorJones]

Because i'd like to know if she's just saying that she 'won't come back' just to save face, when the real reason is, the film makers realized her character was completely useless.

We know they want more robots, and they dropped her from the end of the first movie anyway.

[Grievous]

every human that was in the first movie should return.

[M.O.Steel]

I'd say it's because her character isn't needed. Don't look too much into it. :yay:

I actually thought that since she was eye-candy, that she would return in Voight's job, head of dept of defense, or least chracter-wise. I don't think voight will be coming back, but who knows.

I think they spent the whole movie talking about transformers from the human's aspect. Lets just go full -blown robot war. forget the humans.

[knowsbleed]

I actually thought that since she was eye-candy, that she would return in Voight's job, head of dept of defense, or least chracter-wise. I don't think voight will be coming back, but who knows.

I think they spent the whole movie talking about transformers from the human's aspect. Lets just go full -blown robot war. forget the humans.

I'd love it.
Audiences aren't ready for it.

They spent almost the whole movie, like you said, from the human's perspective. They need another movie to counter balance that and hopefully the majority of this movie will be from the Transformers perspective.

Hopefully this new writer, Ehren Kruger, will bring some new perspective to the movie and will take the bots more seriously than Orci. At least that's what they said before...that this movie will be a more serious take or something to that effect.

No need for Bumblebee to "pee" on anybody else...please.

[DoctorJones]

I attribute "Bumblepee" to Bay in an attempt to entertain kids. Orci has made it his point on Don Murphy's message boards that the robot and human focus will be more evenly focused, and the theme of the sequel is the robots adjusting to life on Earth, just as the first one was about a boy buying his first car.

[knowsbleed]

I haven't been on the Murphy boards in quite awhile...but does Orci have anything at all to do with the sequel any more?

[protocida]

Bumblebee peein on Simmons was funny.

How i would take the story:

Autobots VS. Decepticons VS. Starscream forces.

[Avangarde]

I haven't been on the Murphy boards in quite awhile...but does Orci have anything at all to do with the sequel any more?

He is one of the writers, along with Kurtzman and Kruger. Its a 3 writer team this time around.

[Avangarde]

On the topic of humans, I wouldn't mind if they introduce Chip Chase in TF2.

[knowsbleed]

He is one of the writers, along with Kurtzman and Kruger. Its a 3 writer team this time around.

Well, I hope Kruger brings more to the table than what Kurtzman and Orci did to pt 1. Otherwise we can expect more of the same bumbling spectacle.

[RonStoppablefan]

I'd like Shia to come back of course and Fox. The army characters should come back too.

[Matt Murdock]

Just the five biggies. shia, Fox, Voight, Tuttoreau, and duhamel.

[knowsbleed]

Please...please...oh please...no Tuturro. :down

[DoctorJones]

I'd like Shia to come back of course and Fox. The army characters should come back too.

Much as I liked Duhamel and Gibson's characters, I feel the increased Autobot roster should be saving the world this time.

[Nathan]

How's Turturro one of the biggies? His character was one of the most useless in the entire Movie.

[Avangarde]

Just like a lot of the human characters.

[*Dead*End*]

The homeless guy, that looks to his right, when the Allspark radiation zooms by him, into the Dew machine.

[Golgo-13]

Only Sam and Mikeala should return. Bring in some new humans, also.

[Chris B]

On the topic of humans, I wouldn't mind if they introduce Chip Chase in TF2.

That is something that I've thought about. Though I wonder if they would change his first name.

[Avangarde]

Chip is just a nick name, I think it was short of Charles.

[Chris B]

Chip is just a nick name, I think it was short of Charles.

I could easily see them calling him Charlie Chase or something along those lines.

[CaptainGenerica]

Sam and Mikaela are the two obvious essentials.
I'd like Sam's Parents.
I'd like to see Lennox back. Maybe with some of his comrades, now part of a special "Extraterrestrial Mechanical Co-ordination Unit" or something.
Jon Voight's character isn't needed.
No Turturro.

[Warhammer]

I'd want only Sam, Mikaela, and Sam's parents back. I don't see it being necessary to have anyone else back. Their story is done. We don't need any more military or hackers. That will only take screen time away from the Autobots and Decepticons.

[fallenAngel]

most of the humans didn't even make it to the end of the movie. In terms of usefulness at least.

I'd say just Sam and Mikaela really. Though I don't know what anyone would do with them as a couple.

I'm not opposed to bringing in new human characters though.

[Yūgi's BM]

I could see a new government agency being formed, comprised of those that were heavily involved (Lennox, Epps, Keller, Simmons, Witwicky, and Mikaela) working in hand with the Autobots to take care of TF related issues.

[brimstone_halo]

:wow: None. No humans. All ROBOTS!!:wow:

[Avangarde]

In a perfect world, where Michael Bay doesn't exist :csad:

[Excel]

Tyrese

[Nightwing]

Sam should return
Micheala but only to look at...her acting was pants.
Maggie - was i the only one who was irritated to **** by her accent? It didnt suit the role she was playing. The way she was talking technological just didnt work at all...no no on her.
The two soldier guys i dont think should return....they were needed in the first one but if its an all out robo fight then the army shouldnt be needed.
Maggies mate was pointless....a woman who worked for NASA or whereever couldnt press a button to bring up that sound wave?why did she need him?they just wanted to add humour with him and it didnt work...LeBouef is funny enough in it....too much clashing in the film....

Any others i dont care who they get in place for them.....new cast would be nice....

OH BUT DEFINATELY NO TURTURRO!!!!!!!!!!!!

[M.O.Steel]

In a perfect world, where Michael Bay doesn't exist :csad:

I really liked The rock (and yes, the bad boys series). Those movies alone makes me glad he does.

[Yūgi's BM]

Every Transformer's title--if not the majority--has always had human characters play a part. Fans need to get their heads out from their collective ass and realize this.

[Jake Cassidy]

.
Maggie - was i the only one who was irritated to **** by her accent? It didnt suit the role she was playing. The way she was talking technological just didnt work at all...no no on her.


It's her natural accent. Much better than an American trying to do an Aussie accent. That's a lot more irritating.

[Avangarde]

Every Transformer's title--if not the majority--has always had human characters play a part. Fans need to get their heads out from their collective ass and realize this.

Minor rolls, the TF's should be the stars of the show, not the humans.