A discussion over at Michael Bay’s forums, “Shoot for the edit” started after an interview between Frank Welker and TFW2005 was posted by a fan, along with a plea to the director, specifically:
TFW: Have you been approached at all for any further work with the franchise, either with the movie (Soundwave?) or another incarnation, such as Transformers: Animated?
Welker: Well it is a little too early to be specific but I will say yes and no. No, I have not been approached by the movie folks but yes I am still involved in the franchise…more on that later.Michael, I can understand your choice in terms of Megatron, and I know you’re probably ready to murder the next guy who brings up the topic of original voice actors…but please, please allow Frank a shot at Soundwave’s voice. I’m risking getting banned by Nelson (again) just to ask. His participation in the franchise really does mean that much to a load of fans out there.
I swear this is the last time I will ever bring this subject up until the movie’s release.
To which Michael Bay responded positively:
I think I’m going to pursue Frank on Soundwave.
Michael
For those not in the know, Frank Welker voiced both Megatron and Soundwave in the original animated series, he also reprized his role as Megatron for the recent video game.
Comments 3 Responses to “Frank Welker to voice Soundwave?”
Its obvious that this movie series is more geared to a younger, newer and wider audience than fans of the original animated series. I’m thinking its their way to make more money, that’s great, but I think it dilutes the essence of the Transformers series. Besides a few transformers, they have been regardless of the original color-schemes which is pathetic I think.
@ orphan008:
You’re joking…right?
the voice of sideswipe is from brooklyn ny named steven i new to the scene of this but its gonna be a hot movie