Chris Hemsworth, known for his role in Marvel, voices a younger Optimus Prime in the animated film "Transformers One." At San Diego Comic-Con 2024, Hemsworth discussed the challenges and excitement of bringing a fresh take to the iconic character originally voiced by Peter Cullen. This prequel explores the early days of Optimus, then called Orion Pax, and aims to show a more youthful and humorous side of the characters. The film, releasing on September 20, 2024, also features Keegan-Michael Key as Bumblebee and Brian Tyree Henry as Megatron.

How does Chris Hemsworth's approach to Optimus Prime differ from Peter Cullen's?n

Chris Hemsworth's approach focuses on depicting a younger, brasher version of Optimus Prime, named Orion Pax. He intentionally avoided mimicking Peter Cullen's iconic voice to bring a fresh, youthful energy and humor to the character.

"Transformers One" is a prequel in the beloved Transformers franchise, exploring the origins of key characters. It offers fans a deeper look into the formative years of the Autobots, showcasing a different side of them before they became the seasoned heroes known today.