Although the article is basically an account with the actor that brings to attention details that most hardcore Transformers fans probably already know, it is still a nice article and worth reading.
"The determination of the fans was overwhelmingly influential in getting me in there. Was I surprised that I had to audition? I guess a little bit. But I understand. That's part of life in Hollywood".
"I have started. I worked with Michael a few weeks ago and we did some of the opening dialogue, the opening speech and then a couple of scenes with Shia LaBeouf. Shia wasn't there, of course. I just worked from the script".