Tyrese Gibson 'wants Spielberg for Transformers'

Tyrese Gibson has revealed that he hopes Steven Spielberg will take over the Transformers franchise if Michael Bay decides not to return to the films.

Gibson spoke to Movie Web about the future of the robot-based franchise, offering Spielberg as an ideal candidate to direct the fourth instalment of Transformers.

"[If] Michael Bay decides to not come back for Transformers 4, there is always Steven Spielberg," Gibson said. "I am not saying that Steven Spielberg is for a fact going to direct Transformers 4. But it is a beautiful safety net to know that one of the biggest, most respected directors in the world happens to be an executive producer on Transformers."

Gibson continued: "[Spielberg] is someone who knows this world. And he could easily step in and direct Transformers 4 if he decided to."

Series star Shia LaBeouf recently confirmed that he will not be returning to make a fourth Transformers movie, stating that he does not believe Bay will come back either.

LaBeouf previously promised that Indiana Jones 5 is on the way, claiming that actor Harrison Ford is getting in shape to play the titular character.

Watch the trailer for Transformers: Dark of the Moon below: