The Peter Cullen Situation.

There isn't one... Here's to you Peter Cullen. 🎵
So lately within the Transformers community a small amount of people have voicing their opinions by disrespecting the legend behind the voice of Optimus Prime. Peter Cullen is a Canadian-American voice actor who is widely known for voicing Optimus Prime in the Transformers franchise as well as the Michael Bay film series. He is also known for providing the vocal effects of the Predator from the 1987 film of the same name, Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh, Monterey Jack from Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers and KARR in Knight Rider. This video pays tribute to his incredible voice acting throughout his life. - Follow My Thoughts On Twitter ► / cameronjohnh
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[@ComodinCam]

Respect Peter Cullen, always.

[@duke_erizzia]

@@xshxrI am a real one then

[@redalert923]

Come on people leave peter Cullen alone.

[@duke_erizzia]

@@redalert923 agreed!

[@SaneGuyFr]

God bless peter cullen.

[@thebigmightybattleship]

The day that Peter Cullen no longer voices Prime, will be a sad one as not only would any new films seem bad, but it would mean that the world has lost one of (if not the) best voice actors to live.

[@WompaStompaCyn]

We lost a legend last year in Kevin Conroy. He was Batman until his last breath. Even if you think Peter's voice isn't as good as it used to be, appreciate him while he's still around and active.

[@TheDogWhispererECS]

Tbh I like his voice even more now. It seems to have even more depth

[@Fraudkuna9]

@@TheDogWhispererECSHe sounds even more full of wisdom tbh

[@NT35000]

This right here. Long live Peter Cullen. The BEST to ever do it.

[@D4C_Gaming]

I honestly don't think he's lost his touch at all. He went absolutely crazy in Rise of the Beasts. "I'VE HAD ENOUGH!"

[@TheMetroidblade]

Exactly! The greats aren’t getting any younger. It gives me chills to still hear the voice! Another is Hamill! I cherish these legends cause you never know how much time any of us have.

[@SWDude2710]

Judging from the title, I was concerned something bad happened with him, but seeing people disrespect him is really annoying now watching the video through. He's an awesome guy, and if people think they can disrespect him, then they're unworthy of even being Transformers fans. Plus, I also agree how his performance in the Bay films is easily one of their best aspects. If you disagree about my "unworthy of being transformers fans" statement, that is fine, but I'm simply disgusted with those who'd dare disrespect this legend of a voice actor!

[@FRaptor-wl6ku]

WHAT I’m gone and then I see PEOPLE DISRESPECTING BIG DAWG PETER CULLEN?!!!!!! How dare they 😤😤😤😤😤

[@squidboi9939]

I was worried when I saw the title to. The fact people disrespect Peter Cullen like that it’s so rude it’s ridiculous

[@AmazingPrimus]

I don't like the bay verse but still respect the guy Also the Reboot is 100000000/100000000!!!!!!!!

[@zphyr6780]

Right?! And these same people have the audacity to say you’re not a real transformers fan for not agreeing with their perspective. (Which is usually very homophonic, racist, or some other bs reason no sane person would agree with)

[@zphyr6780]

Right?! And these same people have the audacity to say you’re not a real transformers fan for not agreeing with their perspective. (Which is usually very homophonic, racist, or some other bs reason no sane person would agree with)

[@Mirage_Mach5]

Just as James Earl Jones will always be the voice of Darth Vader, Peter Cullen will ALWAYS be the voice of Optimus Prime. Thank you, Mr. Cullen for all that you have given us!

[@gmcubed]

James is only always going to be vader thanks to AI now though. He can't really do vader anymore, and even his recent Mufasa wasn't great.

[@aweirdredtoad3637]

​@@gmcubedWell yeah, he's getting to that age now. We can only enjoy the stuff he has put out throughout the span of his life.

[@username.exenotfound2943]

@@gmcubed the vader voice in fallen order is a pretty good vader so they never should have used ai

[@tomfitzpatrick7335]

& Mufasa, don't forget him

[@My2Cents1]

Agreed. But James Earl Jones' performance in Rogue One was iffy at best. They used voice deepfake in the Kenobi show, which sounded perferct - and they still gave James Earl Jones credit, which I totally agree with. I hope the same can be done with other iconic voices such as Peter Cullen's. I know there are other actors who can pull off a pretty good Optimus Prime, but they just don't have that certain timbre in their voice as Cullen.

[@fireconvoy2301]

There’s no one who can voice Optimus like Peter. I hope we as fans can enjoy his performances for a long time.

[@appletherapy]

True, that talent is hard to find. Especially in a generation range who doubts their own talent and gets easily discouraged to practice and get a great talent.

[@briancantale2674]

He basically is that character.

[@swaranbains8326]

Ai enters chat

[@rxvz663]

Hoping Peter gives the thumbs up to ai keeping him alive long after he’s gone instead of getting someone else trying to be him this is the Optimus prime legend ❤

[@sunshinecoolwater9528]

Peter Cullen is 82 years old and still remains working actively, but a huge portion of the fanbase, still live in their parent's home and are collecting action figures that man voiced.

[@Sgt.Simmoisabigdumbpoopoohead]

Cherish the man whilst he is still able to continue bringing joy to so many.

[@Carpediem357]

Bro you didn't need to kill them🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@JonSwiftMusic17]

Im with sunshine on this one i live on my own and dont use mommy and daddies money for masterpiece figs, work for that shit like a man LOL, as for optimus people need to stop the disrespect, as someone who grew up without a father, prime helped with that.

[@sunshinecoolwater9528]

@@JonSwiftMusic17 you rock, my guy 👍

[@johnboko7110]

Well shit is that the hard truth of being a Transformers fan.

[@ethanl.9541]

I just met him yesterday and had him sign my MP Optimus - I talked with him and he is so kind. Hearing him say transform and roll out is unreal, and it's way better than I could have possibly imagined.

[@baileypalmer103]

I couldn't believe some people where calling for his retirement. Cullen is an absolute blessing and it's amazing he's graced the character of Optimus Prime for so long. I hope he can do it forever.

[@JacobNGames]

Never. EVER. disrespect Peter Cullen.

[@JustAnAverageToast]

Or i will steal your fridge

[@Marukanitel]

And eat your breakfast

[@PeanutJr.]

And your take face

[@b1njjj95]

Exactly! Never disrespect the guy that said he will take back Scourge's key and then take off his head. He promised to end Scourge and he kept that promise.

[@CarRacer2020]

Or I will pop your car tires and steal your dog

[@TheCaptainKuhn]

There's two things that keep Peter coming back: 1. He loves the fans and the fans love him. They petitioned for him to be the voice in 07 and he simply loves them continuing to show him love as the icon 2. Prime is a link to his brother. He tells that story of before he went in for the audition and the influence his brother had on how he approached the role and continues to approach him to this day. I think Peter will be like Kevin Conroy; voicing this character until he passes because he loves this character, working with other actors like Frank Welker and the fans

[@jorgetomedeandradealves8565]

I AM STILL SAD ABOUT KEVIN CONROY DEATH, HE IS WAS AND WILL BE BATMAN FOR ME

[@D03-H03]

I think that Rise of the Beasts was Cullen's last time voicing Optimus :c

[@bannedfreespeech]

Too bad the live action Prime isn't the honorable Prime of the cartoons

[@chrisedwards3214]

Mel.blanc played all his characters til he died Clarence Nash voiced donald duck til.he passed In the old days you couldn't replace a voice actor til he or she died June foray voiced granny, magics desksll and rocky tol she passed Don messick voiced all.his characters to he couldn't Alan reed played Fred Flintstone til he died and Henry Corden took over til he passed

[@jaybarbieri8619]

@@bannedfreespeechPrime of the cartoons was a good character but I think the best Prime comes from the Cybertron games. He’s so desperate and realizes the gravity of Cybertron’s death as a planet, so he has to be brutal, but at the center of it all, he’s still incredibly caring for his allies, treating every soldier of the Autobots like his own brothers. Not just that but his mid battle banter always expresses regret for having to kill. It’s such an overlooked performance

[@Nic9458]

I think Peter Cullen did amazing with the material he was given for Rise of The Beasts. It is not his fault that seemingly no one knows how to write a movie anymore. His voice still has the energy as it did 40 years ago, he just needs the right plot and script to make the movie better

[@Dung1NguyenTuan-ew4ey]

Yup

[@briancantale2674]

I agree. When it comes to endings of movies lately, it’s like the writers just gave up. The movie starts out promising but it’s slot if build up that leads to nowhere. I’ve noticed this in a lot of movies of late.

[@ArchiveInContext]

there's no one like Peter Cullan, from a truck robot dad to the most badass assassin, and still here at 82, Respect++

[@TomE.V.]

God Bless Peter Cullen. This Legend voiced the roll of 1 of the greatest characters ever created in fiction. Optimus was literally a father figure for so many kids. He's brought us so much joy over the years. I hope Mr Cullen voices Prime for the next 10 years and I wish him nothing but health and happiness for the years to come 🙏🙏 💙

[@SapphireTempestCandleOfStories]

Imagine how much more legendary he will be if he reaches a century long life, and is still acting Optimus Prime!

[@wolfgang6442]

Omg this is so true like just his voice as optimus prime he himself has literally carried the tf franchise for 3 decades excluding the 90s so mfs better be giving this man the respect he deserves and his flowers when he eventually passes away cause he's getting much older

[@DigimontamerB]

Here here

[@retrorenigade5010]

Amen! Amen!

[@Trosvvo]

One of the greatest characters of all time isn't true, but yeah I agree with the rest.

[@madhousestudiosdevious]

Why would people be mad at someone who still works hard to provide quality work and also cares about the fans. He’s an incredible person. Never tell a legend to stop being legend.

[@wolfgang6442]

Honestly if he wants to retire than he will that's his choice but he enjoys his work as optmus prime and continues forward in whatever new incarnation he's in

[@Needler13]

Have you seen the Internet?

[@dragon1130]

​@Needler13 I have... unfortunally. Remember kids, don't stare too long into the void... after all IT STARES BACK!!!!

[@Saberrex1]

Some people claiming to be "fans" just can't be pleased. Best to ignore them and move on.

[@isaiah.5899]

It’s This cruel world unfortunately

[@dark_matter8420]

Rise of the Beasts, barring maybe Dark of the Mooon, was probably Cullen's BEST performance. The more gritty, grounded and more intense nature of this 'younger' prime really came to life here. Absolutely stellar performance by Cullen.

[@justinsanders2705]

If you don't have Peter Cullen, you don't have Optimus Prime. He makes Prime the character we all know and love. They could get someone else to voice him, but it wouldn't be Optimus. Something would always be missing.

[@TheOptimusprimefan]

How anyone could disrespect the voice of an amazing hero, is beyond me. The man doesn't have to keep playing the role, but to the die hard fans, it is more than appreciated that he does. I, as well as many, wish Peter Cullen nothing but happiness and wellness moving forward

[@Robd07]

Bunch of turds who cant get women!

[@Cruzer871]

I’m going Soundwave on their asses to putting them on mute forever

[@OpheliaDarkwing]

man im pleased with his preformance this year for rotb i wish some fans will let him rest

[@TheOptimusprimefan]

@tailed_valor im also pleased with his performance. I didnt see any issue with it. There are just some fans that you can never please for whatever reason

[@diy_mushroomguy]

​@@TheOptimusprimefansome ppl get an idea of what something is and they think that's just how it should be. Which is fine but don't get mad cuz other's don't see things that way.

[@michaelperry5735]

Loved Cullen's work in Rise of the Beasts. The "take off his head" and "time to show the real power of the Prime" give me chills.

[@x-mensangel3567]

Not to mention, “I can think of no better place to bury you!”

[@b1njjj95]

You can tell that Peter had so much fun reading his lines in ROTB, and the change in direction really helped with that. He said those badass lines with such raw power, it was amazing! A lot of people were complaining that his voice sounded off and bad in ROTB, but I actually love how deep and raw his voice sounds in ROTB. Peter's voice has aged rather nicely in my opinion.

[@Lifeof728]

Hell yes

[@primerex6935]

"I wll end you, Scourge, that is a promise"

[@silverwolfx9023]

"This belongs to a friend of mine!"

[@UberBman]

I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Peter three times at various conventions. He is the most humble and thoughtful celebrity I’ve met. He loves the fans and is grateful how we’ve supported him all these years. He created the voice. And I hope he’s with us for many more years. When I was a kid in 80s he was another father figure for me. My father was always there but it was always great to have another positive father figure for me even if it was a cartoon. This past June I lost my father after a long battle with dementia and he would’ve turned 86 yesterday August 26th. My father didn’t retire until the age of 83. He kept working because he enjoyed what he did. So to those who think Peter should retire, piss off. You better hope you can live to that age and still have your health and all of your facilities and do what you enjoy.

[@shotCXV]

Had me in tears when you started talking about how your mom was happy to hear the same voice for so long. I’m 23 but I’ve been watching transformers since I can remember, gen 1 will always have a special place in my heart. G-d bless Peter Cullen

[@angelashades30]

I don't think transformers fans understand how lucky we actually are. He could've retired years ago if he wanted to... But we got blessed with the best voice actor in history (In my opinion) and he still continues because he loves it, THAT is dedication to the character and the fans of the series. Do NOT tell this man what to do and what not to do with his life when he's spent more than 40+ years doing the voices of characters we love and adore! Keep going doing what you do peter, don't let people tell you what to do! 💙

[@michaelencinas7855]

Facts. If they want that prime voice forever, they better start looking as he’s here still. Not in a bad way but he’s just one of a kind…

[@angelashades30]

@@michaelencinas7855 He is the best one we'll ever have, no one will be able to come remotely close to how perfect he does. They don't need to butcher him while he's still here yk?..

[@jlg14450]

Him, James Earl Jones, and Frank Welker are the top 3.

[@Dachin55555]

Transformers fans are never grateful

[@eobardthawne82]

Im hoping Peter trains a succesor at some point. Sadly he cant live forever.

[@VoltBolt1984]

Honestly, if he wants to do the role, I'm all for it. He helped create the character of Prime and his performance in RoTB was actually quite fun. I hope he comes back for the sequel and I hope he and Frank Welker get to share the screen together again in said sequel.

[@jetmirii]

he helped create the character?? he made the character what it is lmao Optimus is nothing without that voice

[@CommunicationsOfficer535]

@@jetmiriidavid kaye did a good job voicing him once ngl

[@FakeJake5843]

He will be in the transformers one movie next year but not welker unfortunately

[@FakeJake5843]

@@CommunicationsOfficer535heavily disagree with that personally

[@logger22]

If we don’t get Welker I hope we get Weaving and Tatasciore. They’re my other two favorites for Megatron.

[@astelliadreamz]

How anyone can disrespect this man is beyond me. He is so kind and amazing for voicing Prime for so long, even in his 80s! He doesn't have to do this, but he does it anyway.

[@dunkaroo1364]

Met Mr. Cullen at fan expo a little bit ago. Literally, the sweetest man I’ve ever met in my entire life. He held my hands and thank me for being a fan and my childhood self inside almost cried. He’s always a hero.

[@KingSnuggelo]

Meeting Peter Cullen will forever be a core happiest memory for me. He doesn't just voice Prime. He IS Optimus Prime.

[@cynicalstring5614]

He is the one voice actor I want to meet while I still have a chance to

[@devilghostface8798]

Yea he is pretty awesome

[@alexthibodeau979]

I saw him in panel and he was absolutely fantastic. He really IS Optimus and resides emotionally with the character. The one thing that stuck out to me is that he never took requests to swear with the Optimus Prime voice because it is not what Optimus would say. He distinctly said that he hated some of the lines he had to read off for the Bay films, specifically, the Ebay line. I am sure that Age of Extinction had some lines tha the was not too fond of either. I respect him so much as a person

[@benjamintennyson4638]

This man has been Optimus longer than most of these haters have been alive. They have no say in what he can and cannot do. Let this man live his life how he wants to live it.

[@mrwolf9095]

Exactly

[@papascrumpeeh]

Soo true

[@mariocar0727]

Damn straight!

[@leorios8279]

Fr bro I hate the modern audience nowadays

[@stangarnett1531]

Peter Cullen IS Optimus Prime! Forever and always...

[@freelancenerd4804]

I’m an old guy and I grew up listening to him. Terrific voice actor!!

[@joshuaslosser6988]

He’s literally reading the lines they wrote for him. He’s an absolute legend and so iconic. His voice will give you chills everytime you hear it.

[@galaxycamerata]

Hell, in Bumblebee he says pretty much up front that they wanted him to do a delivery that matched someone who was known for doing a parody of the voice he codified. The voice directors wanted him to literally deliver a shallower imitation of his role.

[@protalghulnist4126]

@@galaxycamerataNot a parody just an impression, he’s a fan just like you or I

[@coolmanplayz438]

The only thing I can say about it, yea he's 82, he's still voice acting though, and still giving us the awesome optimus prime voice, and he can retire whenever he feels like he can't do it anymore. Until then, I will gladly accept any performance he gives us. Much love Peter! Edit: To be honest, I didn't even realize he was that old, he looks like he's maybe 52, not 82! But that just means he aged gracefully!

[@EvA1_Anahein]

Not to mention that he was uncomfortable voicing prime during the bayverse where optimus is really craze and bloodthirsty and still continues. Yeah he may be a bit murderous in rotb but i give it a pass since he blames himself from being stranded on earth and that will take a toll on someone knowing your friends is fighting and dying and you cant help them.

[@dadian803]

​@@EvA1_Anahein Well, not the entirety of Bayverse lol! Some of it is good unlike the G1 purists who thinks of a benevolent Prime. If there's one thing the other versions of Transformers did was to give Prime depth especially the FoC and WFC games. Even the idea in AoE of Optimus losing hope was compelling.

[@SubduedRadical]

@@dadian803 I've never found "hero falls to depression/sorrow/etc" "compelling". The idea that a hero must be broken down I've never found a good thing. Personally, I think the world needs some "pure/true" heroes. Ideals exist for a reason, to give people things to strive for. Heroes can be mortal and not all powerful, but not all heroes should be. Sometimes, it's good to have characters that are just incorruptibly good. And it isn't unrealistic, there ARE Humans in history that have gone through terrible things, but refused to bow to them. Their strength of will and unfailing hope and/or faith maintained them through it and out the other side, and they refused to be jaded or weakened by it, and are generally revered for their strength of will and unfailing goodness. Having heroes that are truly benevolent and don't give in to hopelessness or the like isn't a bad thing, nor is taking such a character and making some version of them that falls (in part or in whole) "compelling" or a positive. The initial form of them was compelling already, and the "fallen" form an imperfect corruption. Being edgy is not inherently "compelling".

[@jonahrains7483]

I know. He aged really, really well.

[@coolmanplayz438]

@@jonahrains7483 Yea seriously he aged insanely well, and i really look forward to his next performance as optimus prime

[@MateusDrake]

"Be strong enough to be gentle." His brother had great advice and Peter Cullen pulled it off superbly.

[@STANGm06deGT]

Peter Cullens voice is my childhood !! I grew up in the 80’s and Optimus Prime was my childhood hero !! Such an iconic voice and Frank Welker as well !! Cherish these iconic voices because once there gone, there gone😢 “Till all are one”

[@NeziesStories]

Whether or not Peter retires is his choice and his choice alone. If he wants to continue voicing Optimus then we should not only respect that but encourage it!! It’s remarkable that his passion for this franchise still runs strong. When Peter does pass on, the world is going to feel it. So instead of questioning his passion and work, enjoy Papa Prime while you can ❤️💙

[@vadersgauntlet4785]

💯🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@garrettlich7140]

Dam right, til all our one

[@NeziesStories]

If anyone sees this and has a story to share about a time they’ve met Peter, please do!! I love reading about wholesome interactions with him and I think now would be a great time for others to read them too :)

[@NeziesStories]

^^^Adding onto this- Meeting Peter in person is surreal. When I first entered the signing room and glanced at him, my immediate thought was “He’s _glowing_ !” His eyes were so bright and just full of life as he was greeting each fan in line. He looked so happy to be there. I saw someone right before me hug him and I knew I had to ask for the same. The hug I received from him was so comforting. In that moment I couldn’t help but tell him “Meeting you took a little energon and a lot of luck. Thank you for everything you do.” It really did take a lot for me to see him. I flied alone to the other side of the U.S. for the first time in my life to get to the convention. It was nerve-wracking but I don’t regret any of it. I hope Galaxycon starts having virtual meet and greets again so others can get the chance to speak to him!

[@iammaximumstupied]

Both Peter Cullen and Frank Welker deserve so much respect. The two of them being able to come back to voice these characters in a age where hollywood does change the voice actors but that they lets them stay and Peter is just killing it and is just so amazing.

[@thomaslake2946]

Who did Frank welker voice

[@iammaximumstupied]

@@thomaslake2946 Megatron and a boat load of other characters.

[@maximusprime3459]

They're part of the reason why I can't stand when they have "celebrities" doing voices for animated movies. The voiceover community is so overlooked and underrated and they deserve the same respect that on-screen actors get.

[@lordmegatrong1918]

I'd do everything to protect both Peter Cullen and Frank Welker. I'd take a literal bullet for them.

[@WolfJarl]

@@thomaslake2946 Megatron, Soundwave, Thundercracker, all of Soundwave's casette minicons (Rumble, Frenzy, Ravage, Ratbat, Laserbeak and Buzzsaw), Mirage and Galvatron just to name the most prominent.

[@heavy5013]

There hasn't been 1 bad performance from Peter Cullen as Optimus Prime. The man the best and still able to play the part. And he loves it. So let him go as long as he wants and is able.

[@Omar_ZX]

Just like you I can't believe peter cullen is 82, he still has an aura as if he's 20 or 30 and as a voice actor in training I always look up to peter cullen for doing this so long and loving every second of it

[@Ropper78]

Peter Cullen is amazing, he helped create many people’s childhood and it wouldn’t be the same without him.

[@eesaali7339]

man no one can replicate his voice

[@eesaali7339]

@@SamanthamusPrimeV28050 who that?

[@Sprocket49]

Peter Cullen is simply irreplaceable. He makes Optimus Prime the character we all love. The Rise of the Beasts movie was not the best movie, but it was so much better with Peter Cullen behind the voice of Prime. Another thing is that Peter Cullen has been voicing Prime for a hot minute now and the fact that he loves it so much that he is willing to do to for as long as possible is simply amazing. It takes true skill and special care to take words off a script and build a character that we all love. He truly gives Optimus Prime that certain touch.

[@Arbythor]

If Peter retires and they continue making transformer movies something would be missing and it wouldn’t be the same

[@disguiseddv8ant486]

Don't worry, the studios have all of his recorded voice overs. Optimus will live on forever.

[@drewo.127]

Not just any touch…he’s got THE TOUCH! ❤️

[@m3lapelazpendejoyoutubemarica1]

tell that ti hasbro who wants to use thor to voice optimus prime

[@thedarksaber]

The transformers anime instantly had me put off by Optimus sounding nothing like Peter Cullen

[@invaderjae]

As a 45 year old lifetime Transformers fan. I will always want Peter Cullen to do Prime as long as he wants to. I've been watching him in shows since Voltron and Transformers came out in 1984. I cried when Prime died in the 86 movie. I love it when he gets to voice Prime. And I always will. The people who are complaining. Are not fans. Real fans would support Peter til he is done.

[@milky5873]

Peter's delivery in this movie was top tier. I still get goosebumps hearing Optimus say "I'll show you the real power of a prime!" I feel like Peter has really refined that voice especially over the last 16 years.

[@CrazyGremlin400]

Words can’t describe how much I love this man. He and Frank have always made my childhood memories. I respect Peter and Frank because of how much they love what they do. They genuinely care about what they make.

[@metal_fusion]

Peter Cullen and Frank Welker hold one of the longest friendships in their careers. It a shame that fan’s can’t associate themselves with that level of respect

[@kingbeef66]

I had no idea these so called “fans” existed. The thought never even occurred to me about Peter retiring.

[@osmacar5331]

simple, cause they can't give anything.

[@OrbitalSnapshots2455]

He's been a staple to Transformers for over 40 years as Prime, he earned the right to say when he's done voicing the character or not.

[@JIMISPIER]

Peter Cullen was a positive male role model for me. I came from a really rough family. My bio parents are both narcissists. Between Peter's voice and the writing on that show, they gave me a father figure to look up to, a moral compass to follow, what it means to be a man, what it means to be compassionate, and what it means to be fair. And even when you falter, there a path to redemption through humility and self-sacrifice. I think if you ask other Genx folks, I'm sure you'll hear some similarities.

[@racerroe]

Every time he speaks, I’m ready to join the battle and fight decepticons. Much respect to Sir Cullen for creating great memories for many generations.

[@azriel9479]

yeah, everytime he speaks I picture prime in my head and i'm ready to kick some deciptibutt

[@doctorfrosty3546]

The fact he’s 82 and is still acting, tells me he still has a few more years in him voicing Optimus. Frank Welker is 77 and still sounds like Fred from 50 years ago.

[@MetroXLR99]

And his reprise of Megatron in TFP was pretty good, too.

[@Rose.Granger-Weasley]

I can't help but love Peter Cullen's every performance. Sometimes I just need a daily dose of Optimus' voice and it always gives me chills. Thank you, Peter❤

[@HARaZAC]

82 years old... too old to be a politician. Not too old to have fun being a voice actor. He's not gonna live forever, let him cook. He's earned it by being the best person for the job and having an iconic voice.

[@logger22]

Peter Cullen’s brother, a U.S. Marine Captain, was the true inspiration of Prime’s character. Imagine being led by Optimus Prime in real life.

[@logan_jp3]

WHO WOULD DISRESPECT PETER CULLEN?! HES BASICALLY A GRANDFATHER AND HE LITERALLY IS PART OF WHY OPTIMUS IS SO ICONIC

[@jeremyp7013]

I'm 48 and have literally been with transformers since 1984. I'm still with them at 123 figures collected over the past almost 20 yrs

[@davidstegbauer7299]

The voice of Peter Cullen asks us to be mighty in our mercy, strong in our compassion, and rich in our kindness. When the world falls apart it's more difficult to remember that bringing hope, rather than wrath, tests us to be more than who we believe we are. If you want greatness, be audacious enough to listen to a voice like Peter's and believe it's possible to defy the terrible insanity of sorrowful grief.

[@F0XITR0N_PRIME]

I met the guy heard his voice face to face and it gave me goosebumps and that was last year. I’ll always be here for Peter just as he’s always here for us.

[@CrewReader]

OMG hi foxitron!!!

[@RedRidinghoodK5]

I adore this man. I met him at fanexpo boston last week, and he was so sweet, so precious, and I will die fighting for him. The fact this video even has to exist to begin with, the fact he has to fight to continue to fill the role, pisses me off so much. Peter Cullen is not only a national treasure, but also an absolute gem, and so invaluable to Transformers. And it will be a tragic day when we do finally lose him, but I pray that's many more years from now.

[@tactlesswordace9711]

I met him at GalaxyCon Raleigh this year and it was one of the greatest moment and honors of my life to meet such a legend who has been such a huge part of my childhood and life

[@derrickkeys4255]

Excellent tribute to an exceptional voice actor. He has been and always will be Optimus Prime to me. Let him voice the character until he can't or doesn't want to.

[@Rosewolf29]

I saw the title and got scared. Glad to know he's still running the show as Optimus. People who don't think Peter Cullen as Optimus is good, don't understand the love for the character, the story behind him and the story behind the voice that Peter has. He is Optimus, just as Frank Welker is Megatron. They are those characters now and forever.

[@AutobotSonicTheTelltaleGamer]

Peter Cullen is legit one of the best part of the TF movies. They, along with TFP, RiD15, and G1 wouldn't even be as impactful as they are without his performance!

[@ayo32]

I really dislike how RiD15 is supposed to be the sequel to TFP, but that’s obviously nothing to do with our king Peter Cullen ❤️

[@Marchew1200]

I can't imagine thinking Peter Cullen shouldn't voice Optimus Prime. He has one of the most icionic voices I have ever heard. And to me he is essential for this character. His voice is perfect for a character like Optimus Prime. He sounds exactly what I would expecet like from the way Optimus looks and his personality as a father figure and a leader.

[@songsan807]

Peter Cullen is irreplaceable. Not only is he the voice of Transformers but also Voltron and other series in the 80s. The guy is down to earth and no scandal. Got to respect him and hope that he would be around for another 2-3 decades providing voices for TF and other series.

[@Gamer-Rex]

I could definitely tell Peter Cullens age was starting to catch up to him in Rise of the beast but as long as he’s alive he’ll always be Optimus prime. His voice is the definition of an Angel.

[@JediKnight2140]

I met Peter Cullen at the Boston Fan Expo this year, and he is so nice. And you can really see how much he loves his fans and loves what he does. I don't care how old he gets, he will always be Optimus Prime. And I honestly believe that he will continue to voice Optimus Prime until the end of his days.

[@earlfrancart5687]

i dont know how i would handle meeting him, to be honest. im pretty sure id break down in tears like a little kid,

[@MrJimbo666]

Peter Cullen is a nationalité treasure. I've been a Transformers fan since i'm a kid back in the 80's. And today in my early 40's, i still watch everything Transformers just because of him! We have to peotect this man, no matter the cost! Because when he passes, i'm pretty sure a lot of people will loose a big part of thier childhood! I know i will!

[@Grochlink]

Listen, I met Mr Cullen in December of 2023. Nicest man I ever met, Optimus Prime was my hero after my father. I'll go to war for this man!

[@Bumblebee0400]

Peter Cullen deserves major respect!!!!!! He chooses to voice the characters he plays, and there's no one who voices Optimus better than him, I will always respect Peter Cullen, he deserves it!!!!

[@k-koldgaming2509]

gary chalk isnt half bad. he was my first introduction to a character named optimus. i wasnt old enough or even around for G1, so i got my start with transformers through beast wars. and grew up on the cybertron trilogy. so to me, gary chalk is the voice i grew up with. he's very much up there with peter cullen

[@joshsoo23]

Those complaints come from casual movie fans fkem

[@camdenrichards9946]

I had the honor of meeting Peter Cullen last week at an expo. He is the kindest most genuine actor I have met to date. Extremely genuine, and he has a true passion for what he has brought us for decades. Let the man continue his amazing legacy!

[@benjaminlumpkin107]

Peter Cullen is one of the greatest people to ever be a voice actor and the biggest inspiration and influence of my voice acting. "Be strong enough to be Gentle".

[@jdpragmatic8644]

He IS Optimus Prime, And his path is his own to walk. As he very well taught each and every one of us: “Freedom is the right of all sentient beings.”

[@StarWolf2199]

The fact that this fantastic and awesome man gets this sort of disrespect is just beyond criminal! May God bless this man, he deserves the very best!

[@anglepsycho]

When he talks about how he got the role for Optimus and retelling exactly what his brother said, it still feels so loving and preserving of a voice for what feels like more of a person than we can be. And I bet this is because Peter said he wasn't going to voice for TV shows anymore. Like good fuck.

[@StarWolf2199]

@@anglepsycho IKR? That alone tells you what an amazing guy Peter Culllen is

[@Jason49110]

Peter Cullen is the best voice actor of all time imo

[@Darth-vade123]

They dare disrespect him

[@Darth-vade123]

He wants to continue

[@Jason49110]

@@Darth-vade123 tbh people who disrespect Peter arent true Transformers fans

[@SWDude2710]

@@Jason49110 that we can agree with.

[@Volcano_LJ]

​@@SWDude2710bruh why even say crap like that

[@heavylead1327]

Any Transformers "fan" who says Cullen should retire has no place saying they are a fan at all. Whether he does or not, it's up to HIM.

[@BenjaminSustrik]

I swear there is no other actor how can do Optimus like Peter end of story, the man is a legend.

[@randomautobotprime360]

This dude has been the voice in peoples childhood’s from the 80s to bloody 2023. You gotta respect that

[@makotoplush9776]

If Tom Cruise can motorcycle free fall off a cliffside at 62 years old then Peter can voice a robot truck at 82

[@turbostriker2673]

I'm going to see him at Fan Expo on Saturday. The amount of words I could say can't express how grateful I am for his contributions to the world of Transformers. He helped make one of my favorite characters in fiction and a character I look to for guidance. He deserves the upmost respect and people disrespecting him in this manor is abhorrent.

[@KnightPrime1]

Peter Cullen is a sensation in this world. He's raised many generations. Please let him live another hundred years 🙏

[@naseemwaja8735]

Every soul shall taste death

[@milkiassamuel780]

For a second I honestly thought he just passed away and my heart was about to shatter. Thank Christ thats not the case🙏🏾😌 Regarding this specific topic of discussion I thoroughly believe with or without Peter Cullen the franchise should carry on and Peter Cullen will always be a part of this franchise whether he choses to retire or not. Hes literally shaped the childhoods of countless different generations, which is nothing short of a phenomenal achievement

[@ryankueffler9457]

Peter Cullen is a legend period! Playing one of the most iconic voices of all time in Optimus Prime voiceover for all these years and he can’t be replaced!

[@SOUND_WAVE..]

It not Optimus Prime without Peter Cullen in my heart

[@yungmartin7621]

Peter Cullen is amazing I love him

[@ih8temoney]

Frank and Peter are THE VOICES of Transformers. Without them, Its not Transformers. I can't thank both of them for ALL their hard work!!!! Hope they both keep going!!!

[@JPOG7TV]

So transformers animated is not transformers even though it’s one of the most loved shows in the community?

[@therealsteel1634]

​@@JPOG7TVnot better than prime or the og shows

[@BeyondDaX]

@@therealsteel1634 What about Beast Wars? or the ones that are mainly shown in Japan?

[@PixelaGames2000]

I’d say he’s still got it, I got nothing but respect for Peter. He’s a legendary voice actor, and I love the work he does.

[@jazzmeisterg1]

Late to this video, but it popped on my feed. As someone who is part of tfcon staff who has directly been in contact with Peter Cullen, hes a fantastic man with great enthusiasm and charisma. He loves his fans and the transformers family and will do so for the entirety of his life. ( also my dad voiced rhinox in beast wars if you're ever interested in sitting down with him )

[@Scrombo2]

I think there are plenty of supremely talented VAs who can and have done an amazing job voicing Optimus Prime (particular shout out to David Kaye and Allen Tudyk) but Cullen no one will ever replace Peter Cullen, ever

[@brianwalsh1339]

Oi, in this house, we also pay respects to Gary Chalk.

[@Scrombo2]

@@brianwalsh1339 I was trying to highlight more recent takes on the role but; A. You're absolutely correct Gary Chalk is the goat 2. David Kaye and Gary Chalk are basically contemporaries so really I'm not sure what I'm getting at

[@optimus304]

If People saw Peter cullens prime like a father figure, Gary chalks prime is that awesome uncle who comes over and takes you on an adventure.

[@NeonGundamG1]

Peter shows something, No matter how old you get, you should never give up and I love that about him.

[@lovelo8780]

Hang on to your dreams, the future is built on dreams

[@FakeJake5843]

@@lovelo8780the g1 quote to chip

[@5fmuke535]

These "fans" should voice Optimus Prime in his place. Peter Cullen is the gold standard, and was fantastic in Rise of The Beasts

[@AmpHibious]

Peter is THE Goat , hes more than just the voice, his heart is in it, he understands Prime. he understands the fans. he understands what it means to carry the Matrix. That is RARE and im eternally grateful for all the awesome memories and quotes he's given us over the years. here's to many more years for our guy

[@mmrproductions3176]

Peter Cullen IS and WILL always be Optimus Prime to me, he has the voice that most try to capture and though some try don’t perfect it as well as he does. It’s his decision to retire, whether he wants to or not. The man is a treasure and must be treated as such and respect to Peter Cullen for sticking with this Franchise for almost 40 years, you and along with your brother Larry have made this character an Icon that we all can look up too.

[@m-tcreations]

I met Peter Cullen at a fan expo convention and he was such a sweet soul. I walked up to him for a photo op and had my favorite Optimus Prime toy from my childhood to use for the picture. He insisted he could hold it for the photo and it resulted in a really cool photo. Later on I walked to his booth to tell him how great he was. And he loved the photo we took and then told me a neat story. Before I fully left the booth, I turned to him and said “One Shall Stand” and he responded in his Optimus Prime voice “One Shall Fall” This man loves his fans, he loves his work, and he deserves the best.

[@PaxDTess]

Great video, I didn´t even consider that people could be unsatisfied by Peter Cullens performance in RotB... I watched the OV because of him. He´s always amazing and I think knowing that a character is played or voiced by someone to whom the character also means alot is a great base and his performance was always great. Optimus varies from continuety to continuety so varying the way he presents himself via voice is a nice touch

[@KBomb86]

Peter Cullen has crossed multiple generations, 4 or more, as the voice of Optimus Prime. Let him work if he wants to work.

[@SpacenoidCentral]

Peter Cullen is a great voice actor and a great man. He and the character of Optimus deserve more respect.

[@ramshacklerozza]

Peter Cullen is the Stan Lee figure of Transformers to me. He’ll be terribly, *terribly* missed once he’s gone, it’ll never be the same without him

[@fridaynightnicktoons6885]

Stan lee was a thief and a bully don’t you dare compare that rat to Peter Cullen EVER!

[@victorhayes5980]

I have always wished that we could have heard Peter Cullen's take on Marvel comics storyline of Prime. The Prime who was forced into leadership, the Prime who gave up leadership because he felt he had failed the Autobots. I have always thought that Marvel got the idea for those story lines from Peter's performance. The story he tells about his brother. The idea that in the cartoons, if you were able to read the subtext, Prime didn't want leadership. That came out more in the scripts for those early cartoons. Prime has always been a very complex character and I feel that Peter embodies that and probably helped create that.

[@FreedomKat]

I met Peter a few weeks ago at Fan Expo 23. He was very humble and nice! My hero!

[@superkid801]

He is truly incredible. I love his performances! We don't deserve him, he truly is incredible. He's definitely worthy of being a Prime! Respect Peter Cullen!

[@JohntheDoe572]

Gah Lee, he looks good for 82 years old! He seems such a genuine and caring soul! His voice for Optimus is literally based on his brother! He deserves only the upmost respect

[@kuahmelallah]

One of the great voices of our time, alongside Don LaFontaine, Bill Ratner, Ernie Anderson, Beau Weaver, Danny Dark, Hector Elizondo, Dick Tufeld, Ashton Smith, and of course Frank Welker. Long live Peter Cullen.

[@Enriquez520]

“We can’t imagine anyone else being Optimus”-Michael Bay

[@KadenKenz]

Peter Cullen shaped Optimus.

[@therealangelalexander1858]

Peter Cullen is like a hero to me. Voiced my personal favorite character in all of fiction and the gesture of him being saved as a big reveal for the upcoming season of invincible and the reactions to seeing his name in the trailer warms my heart to no end. If the man wants to continue after giving us 50+ amazing years of showcasing his talents, I say let him.