Shia Later – Mark Wahlberg’s Taking Over

Looks like Michael Bay liked working with Mark Wahlberg in the indie-ish Pain & Gain so much, they’re gearing up for more...but on a much grander, more explosive way.

Yup, thanks to Internet chatter the bombastic director has tapped the DILF for a new era of Transformers movies.

“Mark is awesome. I’m so fired up to be back working with him [on Transformers 4]. An actor of his caliber is the perfect guy to re-invigorate the franchise and carry one [the movies’] legacy.”

So I guess Shia LaBeouf and Optimus Prime won’t be BFF, y’ know...forever?

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