David Kaye - Not in Transformers: Prime

Monday, March 29th, 2010 2:31PM CDT

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The voice of Transformers Animated Optimus Prime, David Kaye, won't be making a return in the newest Transformers cartoon - Prime. In a recent interview with the folks over at The Intergalactic Highway, Kaye reveals just that.

Q: Has there ever been a role you didn’t get that you were really disappointed about?

A: Ya funny enough. ANYTHING in the new Transformer series. But hey I’ve had a great long run and it’s a new deal for the creators of the new show and it’s a clean slate but I have to admit I was sad to see it go. That’s show business folks There’ve been a couple of animated features too, also Star Wars and even the new Transformer films

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Re: David Kaye - Not in Transformers: Prime (1059402)
Posted by Tigertrack on March 29th, 2010 @ 4:56pm CDT

I now dub this show an utter failure without having seen or heard it without Kaye's sweet pipes.

Re: David Kaye - Not in Transformers: Prime (1059470)
Posted by Solrac333 on March 29th, 2010 @ 7:02pm CDT

Now I can actually watch a TF series again. :APPLAUSE:

Re: David Kaye - Not in Transformers: Prime (1059494)
Posted by Lord Onixprime on March 29th, 2010 @ 8:45pm CDT

Kaye is legend. Don't know what they were thinking not giving him a role. Its about like turning away Peter Cullen. One of the most memorable voice actors of transformers, yessss.

Re: David Kaye - Not in Transformers: Prime (1059505)
Posted by Lastjustice on March 29th, 2010 @ 9:03pm CDT

I find that odd he couldn't been worked in. The man been such success as multiple characters. I haven't heard a David Kaye voice over I didn't like. it's a shame since he really wanted to continue working with it. May be he will get brought in later as new characters for season 2. It's not over yet hehe.

Re: David Kaye - Not in Transformers: Prime (1059603)
Posted by Dead Metal on March 30th, 2010 @ 6:23am CDT

omega666 wrote:Now I can actually watch a TF series again.

So you haven't seen a TF series since 1987? :lol:

A true shame, he was grate in every role I've seen him in since Beast Wars.

Re: David Kaye - Not in Transformers: Prime (1059675)
Posted by Neurie on March 30th, 2010 @ 9:34am CDT

How about bringing back Scott McNeil or Neil Kaplin?

Those guys put in really solid performances

Re: David Kaye - Not in Transformers: Prime (1062187)
Posted by Elita One on April 6th, 2010 @ 11:15pm CDT

No Kaye. This makes me a sad panda

. Big fan of BW Megs. That damn voice mmm.Kaplan did return to the TF universe via the ROTF videogame. McNiell is certainly due for a comeback. The only way I get my McNeil fix is watching Care Bears. His Grumpy Bear makes me happy.