Michael Bay will not be directing the much-anticipated movie, Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts. Fans are deeply upset. Every movie in the Transformer series was highly anticipated by the fans, and the movies were praised for their story and direction. It was as if Michael Bay’s name became synonymous with the name of “Transformers.”
Bay’s sense of action and awareness in fighting scenes was directly seen in the animations and portrayal of the iconic fights the Transformers series is known for, and this earned him respect from fans.
Michael Bay is a very popular film director. He is an American, and he is most famous for his direction in action and science fiction movie genres. His popular directions include films such as “Bad Boys,” “The Rock,” and the Transformers series.
Why did Bay exit from Transformers?
It has come as a shock to both fans and the media. People have been looking for reasons so as to why Michael Bay has refused to direct the movie. In this article, we dive deeper into the actual reasons why he refused to direct the popular movie.
Michael Bay has been associated with the popular franchise since its start. Since its first installment in the year 2007, Michael has been providing his views and directing the popular movie franchise. The success of 2007 marked the start of a very popular run of movies under the name Transformers. Under Bay’s leadership, the series achieved new heights and became a fan favorite.
Even the Transformers franchise did not want to let go of Michael Bay. He was the man who made them over 1 billion dollars in revenue, and they would have done everything to keep him. But Michael had his own personal reasons, and he finally decided to leave.
Another reason that many sources sight is that there was an abundance of Transformer movies which was eventually leading to the declining popularity of the series. The last movie, Transformers: The Last Knight, did not do well at the box office, and its reviews and ratings did not meet expectations. Michael probably feared that the franchise he had worked so hard to build would collapse with new movies rolling out too soon, and hence decided to bid farewell.
Transformer Movie Franchise: All about it
Transformers: Rise of the Beats is the Seventh movie in the popular franchise and was much anticipated since its announcement by the fans. The movie is a prequel to the first ever movie of Transformers, which was released way back in the year 2007. The events of the story take place around ten years or a decade before the first movie.
The franchise has gotten so big that fans all around the world expect newer and cooler elements in every movie, and it was just not possible for Michael to keep up with all the expectations and innovations he was required to make in such a short span of time. He was over-pressurized by the fact that there were so many films released in the series within such a short span of time.
The success of the series meant he had to deliver a new and better movie in the theatres every two years, which simply took a toll on him. It is also noted that he had considered leaving the franchise after the third film itself, Transformers: Dark of the Moon. However, he decided to stay, given his responsibilities as a director.
Is there any chance of Michael Bay returning?
If reports are to be believed, the director is not keen on returning, and this probably marks his stint with the franchise. We cannot be certain since no one knows what the future holds. Michael Bay might still one day want to return, but it looks like a dim possibility for now. Michael is right now focusing on other directing ventures, and it remains to be seen what the future holds for him.
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