Jason Statham Addresses 'Transformers' Gossips

Jason Statham's title continues to be tossed around a great deal previously two days. A week ago, gossips started circulating that Statham may potentially join the following two payments from the "Fast and also the Furious" series, which may film back-to-back. Now similar talk surrounds another vehicle-related franchise. Variety reported today the next two "Transformers" movies could film back-to-back and star — guess who — Jason Statham. The report comes several weeks after gossips first surface the British action star might take the reigns when the current lead, Shia LaBeouf, left the series. However when MTV News spoke with Statham finally month's Toronto Worldwide Film Festival, he stated to understand nothing concerning the "Transformers" talk. "You realize, I'm not sure how individuals things start. You read them. Someone explained about this. [But] the web is really a harmful place," he chuckled. "There's lots of stuff available." Not saying that Statham could be completely in opposition to a "Transformers" movie: "I have got a lot of things before me, but Michael Bay is really a gifted guy. This 4g iphone just designed a billion dollars all over the world, so people like his films. He's a gifted guy." On Monday, reps from Hasbro mentioned that there have been ongoing discusses getting the Transformers to the giant screen for additional payments within the series. LaBeouf has stated on several occasions he wouldn't return for additional sequels, departing charge role open. Statham's title continues to be the main one thrown around most often but no offer has been manufactured. At MTV News, we certainly believe that "The Transporter" might take within the "Transformers" series. Our very own John Phares shared their own ideas regarding how to fit Statham in to the series ideas a little more absurd than the others, of course. Do you want to see Statham dominate for Shia LaBeouf? Tell us within the comment section below as well as on Twitter!