Megan Fox leaves Transformers 3
Hollywood siren Megan Fox is not returning to the hit Transformers franchise for the third installment.
Her representatives say “Megan Fox will not be starring in Transformers 3, it was her decision not to return. She wishes the franchise the best.”
It is reported that the studio and the film's director, Michael Bay, intend to cast another actress as star Shia LaBeouf's love interest to move the story in a different direction.
According to sources Gemma Arterton is the front-runner to replace Fox, and that she's already been in discussions about a role. Models Bar Rafaeli, Miranda Kerr and Brooklyn Decker are also all said to be in the running.
It is reported that Megan walked from the film, which would sort of tie in with the fact that she turned up to do the pre-vis shoots. It did seem odd that an actress would be called to do work like that if the director/studio had decided to let her go.
Megan is quoted as saying “People are well aware that this is not a movie about acting. And once you realize that, it becomes almost fun because you can be in the moment and go, ‘All right, I know that when he calls Action! I’m either going to be running or screaming, or both."
Transformers 3 reunites Michael Bay with Peter Cullen and Shia LaBeouf and welcomes new cast members Frances McDormand, John Malkovich, Patrick Dempsey and Alan Tudyk, it is reported that “Giving Shia a new love interest makes more sense for the story.”