Mudflap (Transformers) Mudflap (Transformers) Mudflap is the name of three fictional characters in the Transformers series. Mudflap transforms into a construction crane. In the Japanese version of the series; "Transformers: Galaxy Force", the character is called Demolishor. In the cartoon, Mudflap was originally one of the Autobot civilian refugees hiding on Earth. Disgruntled with having to exist in secret amongst the lowly human race and stopping at traffic lights, Mudflap was sought out and recruited to join the Decepticons by Starscream, but then he left and wandered Earth. Eventually Mudflap rejoins the Autobots. His toyline bio, however, tells a different story. In
Transformers: The Last Knight as Robert Epps, but was unable to appear in the film due to scheduling conflicts with "The Fate of the Furious". In March 2015, Deadline Hollywood reported that Paramount Pictures was in talks with Oscar winner Akiva Goldsman ("A Beautiful Mind") to pitch new ideas for the "Transformers" franchise's future installments. The studio intends to do what James Cameron and 20th Century Fox have been doing in planning three "Avatar" sequels, and what Disney has done to revive "Star Wars", with sequels and spin-offs. Paramount wants to have their own cinematic universe for "Transformers", similar to Marvel's/Disney's Marvel Cinematic Universe