Chris Hemsworth in Talks to Lead G.I. JOE x TRANSFORMERS Crossover Movie

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts set up a crossover movie between G.I. Joe and Transformers. And now, there’s some movement on that film. Chris Hemsworth is reportedly in talks to star in the G.I. Joe/Transformers crossover movie. We guess we could certainly have no trouble imagining Hemsworth as a G.I. Joe. And hey, there would be no capes involved this time around.

Chris Hemsworth in talks to lead Transformers G.I. Joe movie
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G.I. Joe and Transformers have met before in the world of comics, so there is precedent for their connection. But this would be their first encounter in live-action. At the end of Transformers: Rise of Beasts, G.I. Joe is revealed to be a kind of investigative organization in the Transformers world. This crossover movie, would, of course, help to grow the Hasbro cinematic universe. And hey, everyone needs a cinematic universe these days.

Additional news indicates that Jurassic World and Detective Pikachu writer Derek Connolly has come onboard for the movie.

It’s early days for the film. But if you want to read more about how G.I. Joe and Transformers go together, you can check out our piece here.

Originally published on May 30, 2024.