Throughout the duration of Transformers: Rise of The Beasts, you can hear Anthony Ramos’s Noah Diaz exclaiming “Brooklyn, baby” time and time again. The words held so much truth on Monday night, as fans gathered both in and outside of the legendary Kings Theater to celebrate the latest installment in the beloved Transformers franchise.
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK – JUNE 05: Tobe Nwigwe, Fat Nwigwe
and family attend the US Premiere of Paramount Pictures’ “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” at Kings Theatre on June 05, 2023, in Brooklyn, New York. (Photo by Jason Mendez/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)
On an action-packed red carpet surrounded by fans, the attendees included Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Tobe Nwigwe, Peter Cullen, Ron Perlman, Peter Dinklage, Liza Koshy, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Pete Davidson, Luna Lauren Velez, Cristo Fernández, Director Steven Caple Jr, and more. The high energy of the exciting event was complete with colorful images of the Transformers lining the area, and a red carpet DJ mc’ing the night.
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK – JUNE 05: [(L-R) Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback and Tobe Nwigwe attend the US Premiere of Paramount Pictures’ “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” at Kings Theatre on June 05, 2023, in Brooklyn, New York. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK – JUNE 05: A view of a Transformer on the red carpet at the US Premiere of Paramount Pictures’ “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” at Kings Theatre on June 05, 2023, in Brooklyn, New York. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)
Throughout the film, we see a heartwarming dynamic between Noah and Pete Davidson’s Mirage, a transformer who takes the legendary Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.8 as his car-form,
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK – JUNE 05: Pete Davidson attends the US Premiere of Paramount Pictures’ “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” at Kings Theatre on June 05, 2023, in Brooklyn, New York. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)
“The 911 Carrera RS 3.8 is perfect not just because the film plays in 1994, but also because of the character traits of ‘Mirage’”, says Oliver Hoffmann, Head of Marketing Communications at Porsche AG. “He’s a tough character with a good heart and a bit of a rebellious streak now and again.”
Porsche only ever built 55 units of the Carrera RS 3.8, making it an exceptionally rare historic car. To avoid the risk of damage, no original model was used in filming. Instead, five picture cars were built that look exactly like the 964 on the outside, but which are not actually original Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.8 models. Yet, to create an authentic engine sound for Mirage, a real 911 RS 3.8 was used so the film could be as accurate as possible. “It was important to us to represent the sound of the 911 model depicted in the film,” said Ayesha Coker, Vice President of Marketing of Porsche Cars North America. “It was extremely ambitious due to the number of cars needed from a limited production 911, but we are thrilled with the result and hope audiences are too.”
Each of the picture cars fulfills a particular function. One car, for example, was modified to go backward at higher speeds; another was specifically prepared for stunt sequences, yet another one was controlled outside the driver’s cab for scenes that focus on the artist inside.
“We are thrilled to be working with the Porsche team on this unprecedented and integrated partnership that brought our Autobot Mirage to life in a most unique, iconic, and unforgettable way showcasing the personality of both bot and car form’s adventurous and heroic spirit,” says Irene Trachtenberg, SVP Worldwide Marketing Partnerships for Paramount.
Transformers: Rise of The Beasts hits theaters on June 9th, grab your tickets here!