Growing up, Keegan-Michael Key recalls tuning into the ‘Transformers’ series after school. Now, he voices Bumblebee in the animated prequel

MUMBAI: The highly successful Transformers franchise is gearing up for its next thrilling chapter as director Josh Cooley’s new release takes fans back to the heart of Cybertron. Get ready to witness the epic beginnings of these legendary warriors as the saga continues to evolve in electrifying new ways!

Based on the popular Hasbro toy line, “Transformers One” is the latest installment in the film franchise and its first animated film since 1986’s “Transformers: The Movie.”

For ‘Transformers One’ star Keegan-Michael Key, his Hollywood career and marriage are “very much interwoven” Keegan-Michael Key and Elle Key are as much producing partners as they are husband and wife.

As a Transformers fan going all the way back to his teens, Keegan-Michael Key had been hoping for an origin story; with "Transformers One," he got to be a part of it himself.

Born on March 22, 1971, in Southfield, Michigan, Keegan-Michael Key was adopted as an infant by social worker parents. His mixed-race heritage, with a Black father and a white mother, shaped much of his identity and later influenced his comedic style.

The stars came out for the New York premiere of 'Transformers One' — from Chris Hemsworth to Keegan-Michael Key to Brian Tyree Henry. See all the photos below!