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When Megan Fox was initially introduced to theTransformersfranchise as Mikaela Banes in the first installment of the action/sci-fi saga, fans were in true awe of her. Then came the second installmentRevenge of the Fallen, where Banes finally professed her love for Sam Witwicky. But the next film that followed had no sign of Banes whatsoever, instead, a new lover of Witwicky’s was introduced.
Since then, a lot of speculation surrounded the reason behind Fox’s sudden unexpected exit from the $5.2 billion saga that brought Mark Wahlberg on board, and whether she would come back in the upcoming eighth installment of the film series or not. Well, here are all the answers to these questions, from why she left to if she would return. Read on!
The Real Reason Why Megan Fox Left theTransformersSaga
Even thoughMegan Fox‘s character of Mikaela Banes played a major role in the saga, she was eliminated from the saga nonetheless before the third installment,Transformers: Dark of the Moon. And fans might find the reason behind this to be a bit sillier than expected.
Back in 2009, theJennifer’s Bodyactress got into an interview withWonderland, where she got a bit too candid while talking about what she found to be the least favorite thing about working with filmmaker Michael Bay.
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Not only did she claimMichael Baywas“like Napoleon”and“wants to be like Hitler on his sets”because he“wants to create this insane, infamous mad-man reputation,”but she also called him“so hopelessly awkward”in real life.
Since she called him“a nightmare to work for”who is“vulnerable and fragile in real life and then on set, he’s a tyrant,”it seems the film’s executive producerSteven Spielbergtook it a bit too much to the heart and asked Bay to fire her immediately.
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According to what the renowned filmmaker (Bay) shared ahead of the premiere of the third installment of the saga on the 4th of July (viaThe Guardian):“You know the Hitler thing? Steven (Spielberg) said, fire her right now.”
Thus, she was fired, and so was her character with the explanation that the two had broken up. In her stead,Rosie Huntington-Whiteleywas introduced as Carly Spencer, i.e. Shia LaBeouf’s Sam Witwicky’s new love interest.
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Still, one question remains: Will Fox’s character Mikaela Banes return to the $5.2 billion saga that castMark Wahlbergin Sam Witwicky’s stead when LaBeouf decided to leave? Here’s what we know about the matter.
Will Megan Fox Return inTransformers 8?
The question of Fox’s return toBay’s franchisehas been asked one too many times. And while the answer to this is yet to be revealed officially, here’s what we can say:Shejust might. Meaning, there are chances of her return.
This stands because of the following reasons:
WhileDark of the Moonmerely showed thatShia LaBeouf‘s Witwicky had broken up with Fox’s Banes, it was never truly explained what happened to her character next. Thus, even though Witwicky is canonically dead, Banes isn’t and just might make her unexpected return.
TheTill Deathactress has already reconciled with Michael Bay — as many of you must be questioning, considering how her feud was the reason behind her firing — and even worked on hisTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtlessaga.
Thus, because of these 2 reasons, the possibility for another potential collaboration between Bay and Fox doesn’t seem all too unlikely, especially if we’re talking abouttheTransformersfranchise, which is pretty much used to leaving easter eggs behind.
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In a nutshell, if we’re lucky enough, we just might be able to see Fox reprise her beloved character in the $5.2 billion franchise, even though nothing can be said for sure for now.
Transformers 8is expected to hit the theatres by late 2025.
Mahin Sultan
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Mahin Sultan is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, where she brings a fresh perspective to entertainment news. Having been in the field for over 3 years now, she has already written more than 2,000 articles across a variety of niches, from entertainment to health and fashion. This diverse experience has allowed her to quickly build a solid foundation and a deep understanding of the industry.
