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John Ortiz cast in 'Bumblebee' spin-off

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Actor John Ortiz is set to star in the upcoming "Transformers" spin-off "Bumblebee".

The 49-year-old actor joins John Cena and Hailee Steinfeld in the film to be directed by Travis Knight, reported Deadline.

Bumblebee, the yellow and black striped Autobot, is one of the main and most popular characters from the "Transformers" film series.

Plot details are not out yet, but Steinfeld will play a tomboy who also holds a job as a mechanic after school.

The film is scheduled to hit theaters around Christmas next year.

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First Published: Oct 28 2017 | 11:57 AM IST

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