While some actors take on many roles out of passion for their craft, others occasionally accept projects simply as part of the job. Hugo Weaving, known for playing some of the most unforgettable characters in Hollywood, has always been praised for bringing power and depth to his performances.
His intense screen presence and deep voice have made him a natural fit for playing villains. That is exactly why he was chosen to voice Megatron in Michael Bay’s Transformers films.
Fans loved his portrayal of the Decepticon leader, believing that his menacing voice gave the character a unique presence. However, Weaving himself felt very differently about the role.
Was Hugo Weaving really uninterested in playing Megatron?
Hugo Weaving is well known for playing some of the most iconic characters in film history. He has brought to life unforgettable roles like Agent Smith in The Matrix and Red Skull in Captain America: The First Avenger, which has earned him a reputation as a talented and versatile actor.
His deep voice and strong screen presence have made him a perfect choice for playing powerful villains. However, not every role he has taken on has been something he was passionate about.
One of the roles that he did not feel connected to was Megatron in Michael Bay’s Transformers movies. While many fans loved his performance as the terrifying leader of the Decepticons, Weaving himself did not feel any real attachment to the role.
In an interview with Collider (via The Guardian), he admitted that it was one of the few jobs he took without much thought or interest. He added:
It was one of the only things I’ve ever done where I had no knowledge of it. I didn’t care about it, I didn’t think about it. They wanted me to do it. In one way, I regret that bit. I don’t regret doing it, but I very rarely do something if it’s meaningless. It was meaningless to me, honestly. I don’t mean that in any nasty way.
His honest opinion about the role did not sit well with director Michael Bay, who later responded and criticized Weaving’s remarks. Despite this, the actor’s performance was widely appreciated by audiences who felt that his voice gave Megatron the power and intensity needed to make him a strong villain.
Even though Weaving did not personally enjoy the experience, his work on Transformers remains an example of his ability to bring depth to any role, even when he does not find it meaningful.
The role Hugo Weaving cherishes the most
Hugo Weaving is a name synonymous with powerful, serious roles in Hollywood. But despite this, his career has also been marked by his willingness to experiment with more unexpected roles—ones that might surprise many of his fans. Before achieving international fame, Weaving started his acting career in Australian television.
His first significant TV role was in the 1984 series Bodyline, where he began to make a name for himself as a versatile character actor.
Over the years, he worked on a variety of projects, steadily gaining recognition in the industry. However, it wasn’t until 1994 that he truly broke through and captured the world’s attention with a role that was completely different from the intense, menacing characters that would later define him.
That breakthrough came when Weaving starred in the hit film The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, a comedy-drama that would go on to become a cult classic. Weaving’s role as Anthony “Tick” Belrose, a drag queen performer also known as Mitzi Del Bra, was a departure from the roles that made him famous.
The character of Mitzi was fun and full of humor—far removed from the serious, dark personas Weaving would later become known for. Yet, despite the contrast, he embraced the role wholeheartedly, diving deep into the character and giving a performance that resonated with audiences worldwide.
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