There are worse actors to get attached to further TF films. Wahlberg has his own fan-following. My main concern would be who that exercises out, from the prior cast: Josh Duahmel, or Tyrese Gibson.

While neither gent is officially attached, character-wise, both make sense to continue in the franchise.

Much as I like Wahlberg - unless there's a major shift in writing quality (doubtful), I will likely not give 2 *(^s about his character.

No thanks!! I haven't been impressed yet w/ Pettyfer's acting in either "I Am Number 4" nor "Magic Mike".

Not an angle I'd considered.

I can't see Wahlberg doing VA work, except as a secondary thing (like John Tuturro as Jetfire). He's a in-front camera actor.

 

Evidently the Internet gave MB some ideas:

Yeah. Really. Thanks. This is what happens when rumors get started.

Source: Brand New Hobbit Videos, Plus Hints About Transformers 4 and Mortal Kombat!

 

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