Transformers 4 May Be Shot And Set In China

When you look at the potential cast members for Transformers 4, you  would think the sequel would be set in the United States, like the first three movies. Today, an intriguing report has surfaced that director Michael Bay and Paramount are trying to work out a deal for Transformers 4 to be shot and set in China.



The reason  behind this is purely financial, since this would help ensure a wide release in the burgeoning Chinese market. Box office sales in China grew 35% last year, making it the second-largest international market behind Japan. The Chinese government recently expanded their quota for foreign movies shown in their country from 20 to 34, although foreign productions still have a number of hoops to jump through to ensure a wide release in China. Iron Man 3 also used a similar tactic, shooting a portion of the film in China to become a Chinese co-production.

So far the story  will take place four years after Transformers: Dark of the Moon. Ehren Kruger is still working on the script at this time, so we'll have to wait and see if China truly does play a major part in the story. Transformers 4 comes to theaters June 29th, 2014 and stars Mark Wahlberg. The film is directed by Michael Bay. Sources: Vulture