Jason Statham taking over the Transformers franchise?

*Michael Bay and Shia LaBeouf are moving on from the _Transformers_
franchise, but with Paramount keen to keep the money spinning, who to
take the reins?*

Well, if recent rumours are to be believed, none other than British
ball-buster Jason Statham.

According to _Showbiz Spy_ (uh, yeah), the _Crank_ star is poised for
the lead in _Transformers 4_, and will take the robo-series into a
“darker” direction.

Whether that means the introduction of the actor’s favourite
four letter expletives and new catchphrase “I’m going to
nut me a decepticon!” remains to be seen.

Yes, this is all to be taken with a huge helping of salt - and no
doubt a rumour cranked out thanks to the fact that Statham is
currently dating _T3_ babe Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.

Is the world ready for a Statham-led _Transformers_ movie? Watch this
space.

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