Follow us on Google News
Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed
Despite becoming a box-office flop upon its release, Brad Pitt’sFight Clubhas stood the test of time, becoming one of the most influential releases from David Fincher. However, its impact isn’t just limited to the viewers, as director Steven Caple Jr. too took inspiration from the action thriller for the 2023Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.
For his reimagination of the popular IP, the director filmmaker incorporated Pete Davidson into the feature, whose character took major inspiration from Pitt’s Tyler Durden.
Brad Pitt’s Tyler Durden Influenced Pete Davidson’s Mirage
AfterThe Last Knight‘s disappointing box-office collection, which led toMichael Bay‘s departure, Steven Caple Jr. was brought in for the next mainline entry, and he had some big shoes to fill. But instead of following in the footsteps of the Bay’sThe Last Knight,Transformers: Rise of the Beastsserved as a prequel to 2007’sTransformersand the 2018’s standalone featureBumblebee.
“I called 50 times… I would not let him off the hook”: The $712M Dwayne Johnson Franchise Michael Bay Originally Didn’t Want in Transformers
With the story focusing on a more young Optimus Prime, the film also sawPete Davidsonstarring as Mirage, the newest sidekick in the franchise. For his character, Steven Caple Jr took inspiration fromBrad Pitt‘s Tyler Durden, following the fluidity and the unpredictable nature of his character.
VFX Supervisor Gary Brozenich revealed (IndieWire):
The first thing that Steven referred me to was the Tyler Durden character from ‘Fight Club.’ Slightly schizophrenic. You never know what he’s going to say. He’s probably going to say something inappropriate. But he’s really kind of a nice guy. He’s the friend that you wanna have but you don’t always wanna have around.
But following Davidson’s improv, Mirage became even more unpredictable in the final output, making him much more different thanTyler Durden.
A New Standalone Transformers Feature Is in the Works
WhileRise of the Beastsbecame the lowest-grossing live-actionTransformersmovie, this hasn’t impacted the studio’s plans to expand the IP in the coming years. Apart from the upcoming animated prequel, starring Chirs Hemsworth and a potentialTransformers/G.I. Joecrossover movie, another live-actionTransformersentry is currently in the works.
Similar toBumblebee, this will be a standalone entry, led byBlue Beetledirector Ángel Manuel Soto. Butperproducer Lorenzo di Bonaventura, they’re still waiting for the script to be done.
We’re waiting for the script is where we’re going. Thank you for asking. We don’t know yet, so we have to read a script. We don’t have one yet.
With multipleTransformersinstallments in the oven, it’s not a bad time to be a fan of the franchise, which might finally regain momentum in the coming years.
“I don’t like this at all”: Chris Hemsworth Reportedly Eyed for ‘Transformers & GI Joe’ Movie But Peter Cullen Fans Are Furious Over Nothing
Transformers: Rise of the Beastsis available to stream on Paramount Plus.
Santanu Roy
Senior Writer
Articles Published :2540
Santanu Roy is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on movies, with over 2,000 articles under his belt. He has been pursuing a degree in Animation and possesses a deep love for the medium of animation. Having spent the better part of the last two years pumping out articles for FW, Santanu excels at covering movie analysis and news surrounding Pixar, DCU, DreamWorks, and Batman’s cinematic legacy.With psychological thrillers and intimate slice-of-life dramas ranking among his favorite genres, Santanu is a big admirer of Luca Guadagnino, Shane Black, Park Chan-wook, and Brad Bird.
More from Santanu Roy
Tobey Maguire And Andrew Garfield’s Spider-Man Era Dies In 2027: Reports
Good Boy First Trailer: Will The Dog Survive in The Scariest Horror Movie of 2025?
Sydney Sweeney’s Great Jeans Can’t Save Americana From Weapons Box-Office Onslaught: Full Report
Recommended
Brandon Sanderson’s ‘Isles of the Emberdark’ Ending Explained
Aubrey Plaza Says This Miles Teller Horror Movie Defined Her Grief After Husband’s Death
George Lucas vs. Steven Spielberg: The Ultimate Showdown of Hollywood’s Richest Directors
Good Boy Filmmaker Reacts To Keanu Reeves’ Film While His Trailer Triggers Odd Query
Harry Potter TV Series on HBO: Who Are the New Weasleys? Details Inside
Brad PittPete DavidsonTransformers: Rise of the Beasts
