"Office" stars John Krasinski , Rainn Wilson and Jenna Fischer.
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Update: Wilson and Main Cast Return for TRANSFORMERS 2
By: Jarrod SarafinDate: Thursday, May 29, 2008
Source: MTV
Update: The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed Wilson's casting in the story below and confirmed more names besides Shia LaBeouf and Isabel Lucas. See below...
The sequel to last year's megahit about a race of automotive automatons smashing it out on Earth reteams director Michael Bay with returning stars Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson and John Turturro.
Original Story: Rainn Wilson ("The Office") has confirmed to MTV that he will be doing a cameo as a university professor in the upcoming sequel Transformer 2. In the original version, another comedian played a cameo part, which proved pivotal in getting Sam (Shia LaBeouf) his first car. That would of course be Bernie Mac. The situation may be a bit different here but from what Rainn joked about above, it may prove to be more a comedic part in the movie.
The screenplay was handled by Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci and Ehren Kruger. Production is getting handled through exec producer Spielberg within DreamWorks & Paramount.
Also in the news for the next installment is shoot details for the Bethlehem set. Residents were sent notices (via CS) about times and locations and what to expect on location, which does include military helicopters. Some of the street elements have been switched to Chinese writing, indicating this indeed will be the "battle scene" between the robots in a fictional foreign city.
"The work will include aerial work with both camera and military helicopters, large scale pyrotechnics, prop guns and squibs, and large lights. We are working with the city to close 3rd Street from Hayes to Polk and Polk Street from 3rd to 1st 7pm - 6am all three days. This will help us maintain a safety perimeter for our work. Local traffic and emergency lanes will be kept open at all times."
Transformers 2 will hit theaters June 26, 2009.
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