“I want to discover more about Optimus Prime, get underneath the surface — get underneath the metal, if you would — and explore who he is and his experience on Earth,” said Caple.
Otherwise, the film will draw from the “Beast Wars” animated series which focused on robots who transform themselves into animals as opposed to vehicles.
The event was part of Paramount Pictures’ debut of its “virtual showcase experience,” a VR recreation of the Paramount studio lot and main theater that allowed for guests to mill about and talk to each other while awaiting the presentation.
Ramos said he also grew up watching “Beast Wars” as a kid.