Transformers director Michael Bay has been charged with animal abuse in Italy for allegedly killing a pigeon while filming 6 Underground. 'We have clear video evidence. A multitude of witnesses, and safety officers that exonerates us from these claims.'
Michael Bay, the director of most of the Transformers franchise, has been charged after the death of a pigeon during the filming of 6 Underground. After originally earning acclaim by directing Bad Boys and Armageddon, Bay has gone on to become a popular Hollywood director, best known for his extravagant special effects and heavy use of pyrotechnic displays and CGI animation, typically relying on spectacle to bring audiences to theaters.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY Unfortunately, it was on set of 6 Underground that Bay earned the attention of Italian police, after reports emerged that a pigeon was killed during the film's production. The film, produced by Netflix and starring Ryan Reynolds, allegedly caused the death of the homing pigeon after the bird was hit by a dolly, and since pigeons are a protected species in Italy, law enforcement have intervened to investigate the alleged death.
We have clear video evidence. A multitude of witnesses, and safety officers that exonerates us from these claims. And disproves their one paparazzi photo — which gives a false story. There is an ongoing court case, so I cannot get into the specifics, but I am confident we will prevail when I have my day in court. I was offered by the Italian authorities a chance to settle this matter by paying a small fine, but I declined to do so because I would not plead guilty to having harmed an animal.
While Bay is not considered the individual who operated the dolly during the alleged incident, Italy is considering him the suspect, thanks to his status as the film's director, as he was in control of the production. Bay intends to use witnesses, video evidence, and legal testimony to prove that he was not involved with the death of the pigeon in any way.
What's Next For Michael Bay While he is focused on the Italian allegations, Michael Bay also has a few cinematic projects waiting to be released. The acclaimed director will be serving as the producer for two upcoming A Quiet Place films, as well as other smaller projects, including Armored, Apartment 7A, The Raid, and Little America. Bay will also be directing Robopocalypse, a film set after a worldwide robotic revolution.
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