Meet the Latino in ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’

Returning to the action and spectacle that first captured moviegoers around the world 14 years ago with the original Transformers, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts will take audiences on a ‘90s globetrotting adventure and introduce the Maximals, Predacons, and Terrorcons to the existing battle on earth between the Autobots and Decepticons.

And this time, a Latino will lead the adventure! Anthony Ramos, whose most recent work includes the Broadway hit Hamilton and In The Heights alongside Dominique Fishback, will star in the brand new Transformers flick.

Part of the movie takes place in Brooklyn, New York – where both Ramos and Fishback are from – and the other part in Peru. The director, Steven Caple Jr, said during Tuesday’s press event that the Peru government is even working with them to open up historic Machu Picchu for the film.

Directed by Steven Caple Jr. and produced by Steven Spielberg, the film will arrive in theatres on June 24, 2022.