How Chris Hemsworth 'Evolved' Optimus Prime's Iconic Voice | 'Transformers: One' Director Interview

Chris Hemsworth in the vocal performing as Optimus Prime in Transformers: One.
(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)

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Transformers: One (starring Chris Hemsworth, Bryan Tyree Henry, and Scarlett Johansson) is hitting theaters this weekend, and fans of the franchise, old and new, are really in for a treat. Director Josh Cooley sat down with Sean to discuss his creative process, finding the voice of Optimus Prime with Chris Hemsworth, building the iconic "transforming" sound, the possibility of a sequel and more.

After our interview, we give our full thoughts on the animated movie, discuss why The Life of Chuck doesn't yet have a release date and review both The Substance and the premiere of Max's new series The Penguin.

How Chris Hemsworth 'Evolved' Optimus Prime's Iconic Voice | 'Transformers: One' Director Interview - YouTube How Chris Hemsworth 'Evolved' Optimus Prime's Iconic Voice | 'Transformers: One' Director Interview - YouTube
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Timestamps

  • 00:00:00 - Intro
  • 00:08:03 - Josh Cooley ‘Transformers: One’ Interview
  • 00:30:35 - ‘Transformers: One’ Review
  • 00:38:57 - When Is ‘The Life Of Chuck’ Coming Out?
  • 00:49:39 - ‘The Substance’ Review
  • 00:58:55 - ‘The Penguin’ Impressions
  • 01:07:00 - Outro

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Gabriel Kovacs
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Gabe studied Film & Photography at Webster University. He currently spends his free time looking like a fool trying to play Ice Hockey (a recently acquired hobby), playing video games, and watching every movie starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Dwayne, if you're reading this...he sends his love.