Mirage has appeared within the live-action “Transformers” motion pictures earlier than… form of. The third movie “Transformers: Darkish of the Moon” featured a red-and-black Autobot who reworked right into a Ferrari 458 Italia. Within the film itself, he is known as Dino, named after Dino Ferrari.

Nevertheless, it is believed he was initially meant to be Mirage — the tie-in novelization, comedian guide, and online game all named him as such. The sport even included a nod to “Era 1” Mirage. In it, all of the playable characters have particular skills — Mirage’s potential is cloaking, which the participant can use to sneak previous enemies if they like stealth over preventing.

There was no official phrase from the manufacturing, however rumors state that it went again to merchandising, the standard clarification for any selections made about “Transformers.” In 2011, when “Darkish of the Moon” got here out, Hasbro competitor Mattel had unique rights to Ferrari toys. Ergo, Hasbro did not need considered one of their trademarked characters for use in promoting a competitor.

In any case, Dino does not have a lot in widespread with the traditional Mirage. And in an interview with Collider, director Michael Bay additionally expressed indifference about character names for the Transformers. That lack of curiosity positively manifests onscreen.