Voices - Transformers 2007

Note: I'm starting to feel guilty about how many people are subbing to me based on this video, and so I'll be honest and admit I have no plans to upload more Transformers videos; the set of four TF vids this is a part of were just a one time thing. Probably would just be more video from my local town festivals, maybe some Let's Play type videos in the indeterminate future.
Actual video description: One of the online extras that was available with the Circuit City DVD release of the 2007 Transformers movie. This one is a behind-the-scenes look at some of the voice acting sessions. Features Peter Cullen, Charlie Adler, Hugo Weaving, Jess Harnell, and Darius McCrary.

[@mateoinda3517]

Peter Cullen has a voice that every body will remember.

[@leejones3061]

Except his own voice lol

[@BamP0W99]

Peter cullen was my first favourite voice actor

[@enriquealvarado5464]

don't find his house please

[@billyyoung6365]

It's his brothers voice

[@muktar_kita]

Hallo nice to meet you, im from future 2021

[@UnknownGhost06]

when optimus prime speaks,gives me the goosebumps

[@leejones3061]

Haha especially the part when he says "like us theres more to them than meets the eye epic line

[@tylersaxon285]

why

[@stalinpoggers1933]

When any of them speak I get goosebumps

[@apaitiawaqanisoso3115]

Same

[@demoxfoxskorpio3750]

Goosebumps when i hear Optimus, Ironhides, Jazz and Ratchets voice! Im really sad that Jazz died in the first movie 😢😭😞

[@feni007]

"1986 was my last shot at this"

[@leejones3061]

Same big part of my growing up transformers Cullen nails the voice much better in the movies

[@mrdaykurutakuchannel]

I can't think of anyone but Peter Cullen behind optimus's mic.

[@andrealtime8599]

No one else is Prime.

[@TheOnlyLadyBella]

One of the only times I saw a standing ovation in movie theater was when I heard "I am Optimus Prime."

[@jacksonauchterlonie1873]

Hearing that 1986 was his last time as Optimus prime till 2007 is actually heartbreaking, I know he had other work but imagine if he had other roles as Optimus throughout the early 2000’s

[@dingonuttz9560]

Whenever I hear "I am Optimus prime" hairs stand up, him and Vader.

[@mackyrulez756]

"The force is with you young skywalker. But you are not a jedi yet" Is my favorite from James Earl Jones(Vader)

[@joshmontemayor1212]

What about Mufasa from The Lion King?

[@kadirardic441]

I bumped into this comment right at the time he says i am optimus prime and my hairs did stand up while im reading.

[@Darth-vade123]

AGREED

[@binaypatel7665]

The wrestler?

[@The21abc]

Peter Cullen is the legendary voice

[@reyskywalker5395]

Yes

[@yousefalfredo377]

Yea.. From 2021

[@reyskywalker5395]

Forget james earl jones PETER CULLEN IS THE MAN!!!

[@Man0fMeans]

The Cullens live in Washington. There’s little sun there so they can come outside without their skin shinning like diamonds

[@dahan5457]

Yes from 2024

[@captainprime1188]

Peter Cullen is the Robert Downey Jr. of the transformer’s franchise, he will always be Optimus Prime like Robert is for Tony Stark.

[@windyjay4627]

Agreed

[@scoobsshrooms109]

Yes

[@wadiahirfan5311]

True👌🏻

[@sethlumba9396]

I can't imagine someone that is not them playing the role

[@XZAVIER-DAA-GOD]

There's more franchise can be compared to

[@spofman]

“each autobot, each decepticon has a very specific personality” the last two movies:

[@Frenzyy-hv7tn]

“I..am Optimus Prime & I send this message to any surviving autobots taking refuge among the stars,We are here,We are waiting...”

[@TiNylocsAintshii]

Goosebumps 😭😭😭

[@joshmontemayor1212]

Peter Cullen's voice gives me chills & goosebumps every time.

[@lasa18]

Read it with peter’s voice ( in your mind ) 😳

[@tasmsinist3rsix]

"Whaaaaat IIII've Dooooooone!!"

[@yankieenarvel2935]

his voice is being heard in brain in this sentence

[@francesca9423]

It’s kinda ironic that Bay says ‘I can’t imagine anyone else being Optimus’ since it actually took a _lot_ of persuading from the fans and 3 auditions before Peter got the part. I’m very glad he did, it’s the only thing that makes Optimus in these movies an enjoyable character

[@aminveritas5571]

did you get this recommended to you? Me too.

[@francesca9423]

@@aminveritas5571 ahaha yeah I did. Seems like loads of people are

[@HugoYogurt]

@@aminveritas5571 yuhuh

[@MechanicalRabbits]

I guess he said that once he saw how good Peter's voice for Prime is and realized nobody else could do it better.

[@jschlattfunnymic3069]

i doubt bay had much to do choosing voice actors

[@Alterwill]

Peter is a golden voice of the ages

[@joshmontemayor1212]

Peter Cullen is a LEGEND & the definitive Optimus.

[@kratosrage6361]

When Peter Cullen began the iconic optimus prime speech at 2:19 i was shedding tears when he said "I witnessed their capacity for courage and though we are worlds apart like us there's more to them than meets the eye. I am Optimus Prime and i send this message to any surviving Autobots taking refuge among the stars we are here we are waiting" one of my favorite speeches that can make me shed a tear

[@atomicrc5189]

@Nathan Ronco yea this movie is what got me into linkin park

[@jleak]

Same

[@austinforgie1069]

WHAT I'VE DONE!

[@frostyyy7158]

Man, I love this speech, but I also enjoy two others from Transformers Prime: "Without a means of leaving this world, we autobots take strength in the bonds we have forged with our three young friends, true warriors, if not in body then in spirit. My name is Optimus Prime, and I send this message: though we didn't choose to be of Earth, it would seem that we are here to stay. If you approach this planet with hostile intent, know this: we will defend ourselves, we will defend humanity, we will defend our home!" And "Above all, do not lament my absence, for in my spark I know that this is not the end, but merely a new beginning, simply put, another transformation." Both are from Petter Cullen, and damn it, do they give me shivers down the spine.

[@hisshoota]

Optimus is so inspiring this mf got ME ready to fight deceptions

[@Kentinel]

2:19 his speech will always send shivers down my spine, peter's Optimus voice will always send nostalgia back to 2007

[@phillipmarcus8416]

I want them to do the whole movie, but with the little voice actor screen in the corner the whole time. Something about seeing those guys actually do the voices, I just love it

[@tylersaxon285]

that would be good

[@marquardmeiring618]

Almost like when they do commentary on movies.

[@big7073]

The bayverse will never be forgotten

[@mohammedyusufahmed7589]

True

[@ginge641]

But it should be.

[@big7073]

@@ginge641 by you... yes. For the majority.... no

[@ginge641]

@@big7073 Idk man, the people who have strong opinions on these movies either way are pretty few and far between compared to the people who saw a trailer/poster for one of the movies, thought it looked neat and went to turn their brains off for a few hours before forgetting all about it within a day.

[@dangamertop9253]

@@ginge641 just the last knight

[@vives6164]

He is 81 now. Hope he lives until 100 and try to voice any Optimus that will come. Don't leave us yet legend.

[@lupinvash3]

I just hope if there is a final live action transformers movie to complete the story that he'll be alive to voice as Optimus

[@ianhines2302]

They’ll probably try to AI his voice after he goes

[@KRS2000]

He turned 83 today. This guy's voice is legendary.

[@thomashines6958]

"I... am Optimus Prime..." god damn... that gives me chills every single time in a really good way actually... 😳

[@RD19902010]

can we all appreciate how Hugo Weaving delivered an absolutely on point performance although neither preparing nor caring about this role

[@junnaldmuyco6010]

Freya: If you're asking, he plays Lord Elrond in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Movies. I rolled over the floor when he was introduced voicing Megatron at 1:44, BTW... 👍🤣👍

[@yeneracay2368]

Megatron Stephen Steve vs Hugo Weaving

[@alanmathias6706]

and the legendary agent smith from matrix​@@junnaldmuyco6010

[@yeyoandrew1987]

A true professional!

[@S.Justinius]

I honestly can’t think of anyone else to voice optimus other than Peter Cullen

[@joshmontemayor1212]

Peter Cullen didn't voice Optimus; he IS Optimus.

[@scoobsshrooms109]

@@joshmontemayor1212 Optimus plays Peter cullen

[@Nahmannahman420]

@sayaba islam neha english dude

[@FakeJake5843]

@Nathan Ronco nah

[@lucasgreen9821]

When Cullen speaks you feel the weight of every word he says with such sincere passion that touches us all everytime we hear it.

[@RetiredOnHaveanicedayeveryone]

Peter Cullen has absolutly the most amazing voice!

[@Hubuanang_Gangmei]

Peter got a voice that's respectable. I can feel the goosebumps when he does the voice of optimus prime.

[@ultrajd]

Hearing Peter say “I am Optimus Prime.” Makes me have a massive nerdgasm

[@marsayde1237]

1:32 Everyone talks about Peter Cullen, but Hugo Weaving delivering his line here gives me huge Frank Welker vibes. For someone who only did the role for the paycheck, he sure looked like he was enjoying himself for a second.

[@bryanferratt6598]

If that's the case, they probably could've gotten Steve Blum to do Megatron at the time. But Hugo Weaving was still a pretty good Megatron 👍.

[@yeneracay2368]

Megatron Stephen Steve vs Hugo Weaving

[@yeneracay2368]

Frank Welker vs Stephen Steve Megatron

[@martydearmodillyou4231]

The person who played as Optimus prime is just his voice is PERFECTO

[@LilCyco223]

Well, DUH! He's the original v.a. for Optimus from 1986!

[@SnorgYippee]

​@@LilCyco2231984*

[@Artibalds]

Peter Cullen is Optimus Prime, KevIn Conroy is Batman, Andy Serkis is Gollum. Mark Hamill is Joker. Can't imagine any other voice!

[@EmmanuelViolante-l4c]

Peter will always be Optimus Prime in my eyes forever, there is just something majestic about his voice that makes Prime this humble yet bad ass leader that if you were an Autobot, you would follow him to the scrap heap. Peter and Prime will be the legends that will live on and never fade.

[@OfficialTransformers]

I’ve been a Transformer fan since Day 1 & I love making Stop Motion animation with my G1 & Movie collection for people to enjoy 🎬📸🎞️🤩‼️ What are your 5 favorite Transformers🤔

[@EmmanuelViolante-l4c]

@@OfficialTransformers of course Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Arcee, Ratchet, and Mirage from ROTB.

[@stephenwraysford6788]

"I have witnessed their capacity for courage and though we are worlds apart, like us. There's more to them, than meets the eye. I'm Optimus Prime, and i send this message to any surviving Autobots taking refuge among the stars. We are here, we are waiting".

[@itsdanimator2500]

2:19 GOOSEBUMPS! oh Lord! soo much nostalgia 🔥

[@miggycarreon5514]

His voice will be remembered for eons to come

[@JeysieC]

It is fun seeing the faces behind the voices, isn't it? :D

[@octstudios7718]

Yes

[@reyskywalker5395]

Wow it's been 11 years

[@01Nexus]

it's been 11 years

[@viciouscassano.6862]

Dude its 11 years ago 😭

[@Homielander229]

Dang this is deep

[@redstreak9430]

Interesting how I heard Hugo Weaving supposedly despised his time as Megatron but at least here he seemed to be at least enjoying putting some energy into the lines.

[@yeneracay2368]

Hugo weaving vs Stephen Steve Megatron

[@antideliberator7855]

2:31 🥶🥶🥶🥶 goosebumps 🔥

[@EdwinvsEdwardMusic]

Exactly 💯

[@jamesbaldwin4337]

Peter Cullen and James Earl Jones are the two most memorable iconic and best voice actors ever

[@joshmontemayor1212]

Yeah. Peter Cullen as Optimus & James Earl Jones as Mufasa.

[@koleproductions4908]

RIP James Earl jones, may he be missed 🫡😔

[@whitg89]

I know this 2 years late but RIP James earl jones

[@danoia4]

brother always gets it lol aint that right 😂

[@izored]

"gessing" because he kept asking question to megatron

[@blacksaiyan88]

@@izored nah megatron was gonna kill em regardless. Maybe not rip him in half tho

[@blacksaiyan88]

@Dominic Francis nasty

[@Ky1_chris]

@@izored nah he said “brother always gets it” because of the running joke that black people always die first in movies

[@aussiezambarau]

Someday I'm going to meet Peter Cullen.

[@SimonRileyy141]

Did u meet him

[@stefanmilosavljevic402]

Loool this is amazing hhahaha

[@stefanmilosavljevic402]

I think he didnt

[@gravity_armwrestler]

Did you bro? 🙄

[@iforgor227]

Just get cancer and ask him to see you

[@popongsmallcat6723]

THE VOICE OF THE LEADER.. PETER CULLEN..

[@TheAksar10]

Peter Cullen (Optimus) was another reason i fall for these movies.. He has the exact Depth, Gravity, Weight in the voice that suites the Creature size of Optimus and matches his persona. even amplify that.. There could'nt be better voice for prime than Peter. Same as Weave for Megatron

[@lucaelmz1234]

i prefer frank welker as megatron though

[@gigasigma8373]

frank walker is the best megatron voice he on 84 and 86 peter cullen voiced optimus and frank voiced megatron so they are the 2 legendary voices we will always remember especially peter

[@stalinpoggers1933]

@Rusdi Jidan Hugo is definitely a good megatron but nothing tops the og voices

[@Bloodrayne800]

The live action movies have nothing on the 1986 one. I was a massive transformers fan as a kid and seeing this when it came out on VHS made me so happy. I also cried when Optimus died

[@Gojirawars03]

Welker is Megatron. Weaving doesn’t naturally sound like Megatron. They had to modify him a lot just to make him scary. Frank Welker just NATURALLY sounds threatening as Megatron. Listen to him do the voice in interviews and stuff. He’s still terrifying all these years later. If anything more so now than he was back in the 80’s.

[@Fukei_Mono]

1:45 I doubt that's the face of someone who is "only there for the money". As much as Hugo Weaving denies it, he definitely has some degree of love for what he did for the role of Megatron.

[@unseenphantomamvsytp2186]

1:31 Even Jazz's voice actor new it was messed up! 😂

[@chocobunch2007]

2019...I just saw this and my childhood days flashback in an instant....this is awesome to watch...

[@p.dariusbeliard7996]

The way Optimus prime stands at the end and the atmosphere, camera shot awesome. 🎥

[@LeftyGamez666]

Peter Cullen's voice could never be forgotten.

[@caitlinjordan8551]

“Before time there was…the cube” is my favorite Optimus prime quote

[@christophermihaylov1299]

2:45 WHAAAAAT IIIIIVE DOOOONEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

[@spy_kek7609]

"I am Optimus Prime" Those movies and that voice made my childhood better and it gives me shivers every time i hear it

[@ruffwm]

lol man.. no many how many times I watch that last monologue.. I always get chills.. cullen is the perfect optimus

[@Lolopiki]

The goosebumps at 2:20 insane😬👍

[@enderrightts19]

Peter is a true legend with a golden voice

[@trenttruelove4478]

peters voice just gives me goosebumps. i remember being 8 years old going to the movie theater to see with my dad. have been a die hard fan ever since then. Rise of the beasts was an absolute masterpiece. one of the best ones in my opinion. the first 3 were the absolute best. but this one is right along there with those three. there can never, and will never be another optimus besides peter, period.

[@Lumolens]

2:30 the sad scenes maked me cry

[@KRS2000]

Happy 83rd birthday, Peter Cullen. *You* are Optimus Prime.

[@xarathos665]

Crosshairs: I love that guy, Goosebumps everytime

[@Stupidhaole808]

Cullen voiced the predator too I can’t believe how versatile he is

[@felipepubillones2768]

Man that ending always gives me goosebumps

[@ankansaha4710]

2:31 pure goosebumps🔥

[@matthewmira3265]

Like how Kevin Conroy was and is the definite voice of Batman, Peter Cullen is the definite voice of Optimus Prime. 2:19 I have witnessed their capacity for courage and though we are worlds apart like us, there’s more to them than meets the eye. I am Optimus Prime and I send this message to any surviving Autobots taking refuge among the stars. We are here. We are waiting.

[@ghostwolfyy]

The song that play when Peter comes on screen brings a tear this guys eye

[@krishbhardwaj4953]

Goosebumps At Every Word of Peter

[@RhyperiorRanger]

Jess Harnell is a voice acting legend

[@zuni46]

First time i know this man from nascar rumble as commentator, wakko warner from animaniac and crash bandicoot

[@ArcTrooper269]

*USUALLY IN HOLLYWOOD ADAPTION MOVIES OPTED TO CHOSE CELEBRITIES, BUT THIS MOVIE ACTUALLY OPTED TO USE BIG VOICE ACTORS, & HONESTLY, THIS IS SO APRETIATED*

[@itz-Ender]

Peter truly is Optimus

[@bluebird1194]

When you hear your own voice in a recording.

[@ullassharma86]

Optimus's words at the end of the movie was my ringtone for a veryyyyy long time. Just cannot imagine anyone other than Peter Cullen doing Optimus' voiceover.

[@scrutexromana3816]

WHEN I HEARD ALWAYS VOICE OF OPTIMUS PRIME IT GIVES ME HOPED AND COURAGE EVERYDAY

[@betchaydearce3853]

Am a fan of transformer, and am happy to know the person behind the voice of each transformer characters.

[@goldfuryyt777]

My childhoods memories was watching transformers. This video made me serious emotional 🙂

[@joeseph2238]

I love those lines at the end. "We are here. We are waiting." Gives me goosebumps all the time

[@twistedaxles9126]

Peter's voice brings me a joy i cant describe.

[@MechanicalRabbits]

Amazing how Hugo Weaving still seems to be giving his all when he said he didn't care about the movies. Some people's 1% can be some other's 100%.

[@yeneracay2368]

Hugo weaving vs Stephen Steve Megatron

[@Daniel_Jeremy]

Peter Cullen is just way too perfect for Optimus Prime. Impossible to imagine any other voice

[@CapernicusBrown]

Peter Cullen is the only Optimus. I follow Rob Paulsen aka voice of Yakko, PInky, Raphael and the new Donatello, and listen to his weekly podcast. Jess Harnell is the voice of Wakko and thus a friend and guest on Rob's podcast. But theres something about Barricade, his voice and everything that makes him my favorite badass decepticon.

[@meganrichardson7738]

Transformers Age of Extinction qoute "You just wanna die for the guy" lol. When I hear Peter Cullens voice, I would die for him or Optimus Prime 🤣🤣👍🏾👍🏾 #gottalovetheguy #justsaying

[@karanpeswani5945]

Optimus voice sends chills from top to bottom

[@jeetgt]

15 years later, It still gives me chills man! That movie defined my childhood man! XO

[@Arcjaw]

Peter is like Steve Downs and Morgan Freeman. His voice is just so calming yet so stoic and attention grabbing

[@stanleydouglas2385]

brought tears to my eyes when he said 1986 was my last shot，non other than Peter Cullen

[@Saiyanangel1277]

God Bless Peter Cullen can’t wait to see him voice Optimus in the newest transformers project like a show or bumblebee movie 2

[@annitathyrniang564]

The Peter Cullen it's very awsome voice no one can compare with him

[@kekeindah72]

Peter Cullen "I am Optimus Prime" is legend 🔥

[@mamadunlloh1173]

2:19 thats i mean 😎👍👍👍 Legendary voice from Optimus prime .🤘 SOUND OF FREEDOM with the music 😭🙏

[@iM4GIX]

Optimus speaks = Goosebumps lvl. 9999 😢❤

[@justmecommentingonothersvi8155]

*No voice can give you goosebumps* *Peter: "Is that so?👽"*

[@technologick1183]

Too bad this wasn't on mine; got my DVD from Target. Even though it's been four years since this movie came out, I still hate that Jazz died.

[@reyskywalker5395]

First reply in 9 years

[@reyskywalker5395]

I loved jazz like why!!!

[@fraserroch9690]

Actually got so confused when you said transformers came out 4 years ago

[@hetecks1385]

@@fraserroch9690 like I was "you tripping 😂"

[@alfonsorodriguez4307]

@@fraserroch9690 I think he try to say that he bought the dvd four years after the movie come out.

[@p.dariusbeliard7996]

The way Peter Cullen just embodies Optimus Prime is magic! I get goosebumps when he brings it to live. Hugo did a good as megatron, but Frank is the OG of Megatron. 1st movie is the best, it gave us a visual of this is possible to make!🔥🤙🏾

[@MotivationforALs]

The voice . It just make tears come out. So inspiring and motivating

[@bugoyoutub]

Peter Cullen is the epitome of the perfect VOICE ACTOR for a character.

[@karterestill]

I don't know what it is about Peter saying "1986 was my last shot at this" always makes me emotional for some reason. Even though I'm a 90s kid, so Gary was my Prime throught my childhood. Peter IS Optimus, always was and always will be.

[@jpallen719]

The end of that clip gives me chills....

[@ericdreher7785]

I just watched it again for the first time since it’s release on dvd and now I have all five on Blu-ray still gives me goosebumps. I’m glad they kept Optimus and soundwave’s original voices takes you back to 1985 😁

[@semaj_thethir3d166]

Imagine Peter Cullen passing away unexpectedly next day. That would be heartbreaking

[@eddie1975utube]

The opening and closing monologues are nothing short of spectacular and I’ll never get tired of hearing them.

[@billybank2012]

2:01 'cant imagine anyone else (peter cullen) be optimus'.... well on the same level .... cant imagine anyone but frank welker being megatron .... its almost gospel to have these 2 as their respective characters ....

[@FosterJrMisomali-lb7lz]

That Jablonsky's theme in the background🎉🎉😊😊

[@leejones3061]

The ending speech from optimus prime from the first transformers gives me goosebumps

[@AlphaxRaven]

"I, Am Optimus Prime, and I send this message to any surviving Autobots, Taking refuge Among The stars, We are here We are Waiting" Chills every time bruv🤧🔥✨

[@o-niner6843]

Bro this is so nostalgic for me

[@melvincontrerasv482]

Me to Bro! 😪

[@factsbybashar]

Peter cullen is one of those vpice actors who were borned with the ability to voice charachters like optimus and their voices cannot be replicated 100 percent

[@avery_films]

He needs to retire. He's so overrated 😂

[@harcusrenover]

​@@avery_filmsYou need to retire from living you little b

[@BALrider1Steve]

Chills down your spine you will always remember that voice

[@thejanusproject32]

The last part of this video, with the music. Tearing up. Perfect

[@MasonCatalone]

"I have witnessed their capacity for courage. And though we are worlds apart - like us - there's more to them than meets the eye. I am Optimus Prime, and I send this message to any surviving Autobots taking refuge among the stars. We are here. We are waiting."