Bernie Mac Talks Transformers Movie Role

MoviesOnline recently caught up with the very talented comedian and actor Bernie Mac and asked him about his upcoming cameo as Bobby Bolivia, the used car salesman in "Transformers.” The film, directed by Michael Bay, is currently in post-production and scheduled for release in June.

Here’s what Bernie had to say about his character and what is was like working with director Michael Bay:

"I'm playing a used car salesman and you know all used car salesmen are full of sh*t, excuse my French, but they're con men. They came to my lot and I sold them the transformer. I didn't know that it was a transformer. I thought it was a piece of junk and the first thing you do as a car salesman -- and I didn’t know this, I did some investigating myself -- they always sell you the B.S. cars first. It's almost like a restaurant -- get rid of the food and rotate it. When they come, I didn’t know what car....what is this stuff and I just threw them a line. I'm a fast talker and quick wit guy, you know, and I got a chance to have some fun.

Michael Bay… I've been fortunate because every director allows Bernie Mac to do his thing. I have not been handcuffed since my career started. From Ted Demme, every time a director....every time we do it straight, they'd always tell me ‘now Bernie Mac it.’ That's a luxury, you know.”

Bernie Mac will be seen next in the upcoming "Pride,” directed by Sunu Gonera, based on the inspiring story of Jim Ellis, a charismatic schoolteacher in the 1970s who changed lives forever when he founded an African American swim team in one of Philadelphia’s roughest neighborhoods. Keep an eye out for our full interview with Bernie Mac about "Pride” that will appear shortly.