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What the cast of 'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts' looks like in real life

Ayomikun Adekaiyero   

What the cast of 'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts' looks like in real life
Peter Dinklage, Michelle Yeoh and Pete Davidson all star in the latest "Transformers" movie.Ethan Miller / Getty Images / Joe Maher / BAFTA / Getty Images for BAFTA Justin Sullivan / Getty
  • "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" is out now in theaters.
  • The new movie has many familiar voices behind the Autobots, Maximals, and Terrorcons.

Optimus Prime is the leader of the Autobots, the heroic alien robots.

Optimus Prime is the leader of the Autobots, the heroic alien robots.
Optimus Prime has appeared in every "Transformers" movie.      Paramount Pictures

Peter Cullen returns to voice the legendary Transformer.

Peter Cullen returns to voice the legendary Transformer.
He has been the voice of the Autobot leader since 1984.      Andy Kropa/Invision/AP

Optimus Primal is the leader of the Maximals, a new animal-inspired race of Transformers.

Optimus Primal is the leader of the Maximals, a new animal-inspired race of Transformers.
Primal's non-robot form is a gorilla rather than a vehicle.      Paramount Pictures

Ron Perlman has stepped in to voice the new hero.

Ron Perlman has stepped in to voice the new hero.
Ron Perlman.      Taylor Hill/FilmMagic/Getty

Scourge is the leader of the Terrorcons, the villainous alien robots.

Scourge is the leader of the Terrorcons, the villainous alien robots.
He is the main antagonist in the movie.      Paramount Pictures

Peter Dinklage voices the character.

Peter Dinklage voices the character.
Peter Dinklage is best known for starring in "Game of Thrones."      John Nacion/STAR MAX/IPx

Mirage is a member of the Autobot team.

Mirage is a member of the Autobot team.
He transforms into a Porsche and can create holograms of himself.      Paramount Pictures

It's very clear that Pete Davidson is the voice of the new Autobot.

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Pete Davidson is a comedian and actor who got his start on "Saturday Night Live."      Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

Arcee makes another appearance as part of the Autobots.

Arcee makes another appearance as part of the Autobots.
She transforms into a motorbike.      Paramount Pictures

Liza Koshy takes over as the voice of Arcee.

Liza Koshy takes over as the voice of Arcee.
The character was voiced by Grey Griffin in "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen."      Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images

Stratosphere is another new Autobot.

Stratosphere is another new Autobot.
He appears to be able to transform into a big plane.      Paramount Pictures

John DiMaggio is the voice behind the giant robot.

John DiMaggio is the voice behind the giant robot.
John DiMaggio is a successful voice actor who has played multiple Transformers over the last few movies.      Joshua Blanchard/Getty Images for Jam City

Wheeljack is the final member of the Autobot team.

Wheeljack is the final member of the Autobot team.
Wheeljack transforms into a van.      Paramount Pictures

Cristo Fernández plays the new Transformer.

Cristo Fernández plays the new Transformer.
Cristo Fernández is an up-and-coming Mexican actor best known for his role in "Ted Lasso."      Jason Mendez / Getty Images for Paramount Pictures

Airazor is a member of the Maximals.

Airazor is a member of the Maximals.
She transforms into a giant bird.      Paramount Pictures

Michelle Yeoh plays the wise Maximal.

Michelle Yeoh plays the wise Maximal.
Michelle Yeoh wins best actress at the Oscars 2023 for her performance in "Everything Everywhere All At Once".      Mike Coppola/Getty Images

Cheetor is another member of the Maximal team.

Cheetor is another member of the Maximal team.
Cheetor transforms into a giant metal cheetah.      Paramount Pictures

Tongayi Chirisa plays the animal Transformer.

Tongayi Chirisa plays the animal Transformer.
The Zimbabwean actor is best known for his role in "IZombie."      Jason Mendez / Getty Images for Paramount Pictures

Rhinox is a member of the Maximals, while Battletrap is a member of the evil Terrorcons.

Rhinox is a member of the Maximals, while Battletrap is a member of the evil Terrorcons.
Rhinox transforms into a rhino whereas Battletrap transforms into an orange and black GMC.      Paramount Pictures

Both Transformers are voiced by David Sobolov.

Both Transformers are voiced by David Sobolov.
David Sobolov has also been the voice behind several Transformers over the years.      JB Lacroix/WireImage

Nightbird is a flying member of the Terrorcon group.

Nightbird is a flying member of the Terrorcon group.
She transforms into a Nissan GTR.      Paramount Pictures

Michaela Jae Rodriguez plays the new villainous Transformer.

Michaela Jae Rodriguez plays the new villainous Transformer.
Michaela Jae "MJ" Rodriguez was the first transgender woman to earn an Emmy nomination in a major acting category.      Jordan Strauss/AP

Unicron created and controls the Terrorcons.

Unicron created and controls the Terrorcons.
It is a planet-eating Transformer.      Paramount Pictures

Colman Domingo voices the giant villain.

Colman Domingo voices the giant villain.
Colman Domingo won an Emmy last year for guest starring in "Euphoria."      Amy Sussman/Getty Images

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