Michael Bay On Megan Fox: 'She Has A Lot Of Growing To Do'

Access Hollywood - July 3, 2009 4:47 PM PDT
Story photo: Michael Bay On Megan Fox: 'She Has A Lot Of Growing To Do'Michael Bay and Megan Fox are seen backstage at the 18th Annual MTV Movie Awards on May 31, 2009 in Los Angeles Getty PremiumAccess Hollywood

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Megan Fox has been outspoken about the acting - or lack of it - she gets to do in Michael Bay's "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen," but in a new interview with the Wall Street Journal, the director said his starlet is being "ridiculous."

"That's Megan Fox for you," Michael said. "She says some very ridiculous things because she's 23 years old and she still has a lot of growing to do. You roll your eyes when you see statements like that and think, 'Okay Megan, you can do whatever you want. I got it.' But I 100 percent disagree with her."

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He went on to cite the careers of a number of actors who had blown up after starring in his previous films -- known for their big explosions and special effects -- such as "Armageddon" and "The Rock."

"Nic Cage wasn't a big actor when I cast him, nor was Ben Affleck before I put him in 'Armageddon,'" Michael boasted. "Shia LaBeouf wasn't a big movie star before he did 'Transformers'--and then he exploded. Not to mention Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, from 'Bad Boys.' Nobody in the world knew about Megan Fox until I found her and put her in 'Transformers.' I like to think that I've had some luck in building actors' careers with my films."

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And though the "Transformers" sequel focuses on giant robots and special effects, Michael told the newspaper that making movies is "really about telling stories."

"Either you're born to do this or you're not," Michael said.

The film grossed over $200 million in its opening five days - just short of the record opening set by "The Dark Knight" last year - and continues to bring in the big bucks, but the director said his next project will be a smaller affair.

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"I've been talking to some big actors right now about something that is totally different," he said. "A small dark comedy, a true story, with actors just acting, no effects. I'm done with effects movies for now. When you do a movie like 'Transformers,' it can feel like you're doing three movies at once--which is tiring."

So what does that mean for a third "Transformers"? Michael's not sure - but he thinks he's still the man for the job.

"I don't know who [would] want to take on my shoes with this franchise. We might just take a year down," he said.

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  • me
    My friend was one of the crew’s assistant of Transformers promotional tour. She did say dat even off cam, Megan is nice even to the simple staff and crews. Unlike other stars who are unkind even to their assistants. My friend got shock coz she expects that Megan would be a big head and bossy. But she appears to be just as nice and with good sense of humor even to the staffs and crews. Most star
    report abuseposted August 15, 2009 4:37 PM PDT
  • Firecracker
    I can understand her frustration. If had had been in her shoes, I would have wanted my time on screen to be spent acting, not just standing around and looking pretty for the camera. She makes a very valid point, and to be perfectly honest, I'm astounded at Michael Bay's arrogance.
    report abuseposted July 31, 2009 3:09 AM PDT
  • music is love
    i soo agree with this only i would go to the extreme and call here a whore because that's exactly what she is in the movie and off the set too. the first scene she's in she's flashing her fat ass to the camera and outside, she obviously has a huge crush on shia nd i hope he doesnt like her cuz he totally deserves someone deeper and better than that idiot megan fox. kiddie p
    report abuseposted July 16, 2009 5:18 PM PDT
  • Jessica
    hahahahahaha omg the comment below me almost just made me pee my pants hahah
    report abuseposted July 9, 2009 12:33 AM PDT
  • Earth Friend
    Transformers paid for your nose job, boob job, liposuction, microdermabrasion, hair extensions, botox, lip collagen....you dumb plastic ho. If Transformers was supposed to be about you, they would have made it a porn feature called "How my boobs TRANSFORMED half way through the movie."
    report abuseposted July 8, 2009 7:25 PM PDT
  • goldy
    poor paris wish dan knew hw much he hs hurt many respect for da dead is gud at tyms
    report abuseposted July 8, 2009 9:52 AM PDT
  • goldy
    poor paris wish dan knew hw much he hs hurt many respect for da dead is gud at tyms
    report abuseposted July 8, 2009 9:52 AM PDT
  • dfgdxfgxbcv
    f**ks or fox whichever u prefer. why does she blame the director on her performance in transformer when all she does there is pout, %@!*#y flirt and run like a cheetah.duh!spread ur legs
    report abuseposted July 8, 2009 9:40 AM PDT
  • dfgdxfgxbcv
    f**ks or fox whichever u prefer. why does she blame the director on her performance in transformer when all she does there is pout, %@!*#y flirt and run like a cheetah.duh!
    report abuseposted July 8, 2009 9:39 AM PDT
  • Pilot
    She's also the second actress to be a bit acerbic about Bay and a role in a Bay film. (ScarJo) Both were pretty diplomatic and self-effacing given the little we know of the real circumstances.
    report abuseposted July 8, 2009 6:02 AM PDT
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