Facebook user Angelo Montero is reporting an unexpected but welcoming spy shot.

Apparently, a very G1 Optimus-looking truck is being hauled across Canada (judging by the uniformed police officer), presumably to the filming location of Transformers 7. The truck is mostly covered up, but a torn piece of the covering reveals a red body.

In addition to that, a Bull Bar is retrofitted to the front of the truck. We do not know whether it is for an upgraded vehicle mode for Optimus Prime or just as a safety measure to avoid damages during transportation. Latter is more likely.

You can check out the mirrored images, after the jump.

A couple of days ago, news came by of a Casting Call Sheet requesting background extras for Transformers 7; who are also willing to change their appearances to the styles of 1992.

Today, we have obtained another such sheet. But this time for vehicles.

Rough translation from French:

“Urgent! 

Need vehicles from 1994 for a mega American shoot in Montreal. Your vehicle could be in the next biggest Hollywood movie.”

It’s interesting that once again we are hearing of the early 1990s. This news could solidify the fact that the 7th Transformers live-action movie will indeed take place in 1992/1994.

Such notices aren’t uncommon for motion pictures, as they are one of the fastest ways to obtain period-specific vehicles at short notice.

During Transformers: Bumblebee, vehicle extras from 1987 were requested but was announced not to bring body colors of yellow, red, and blue. Thus avoiding color clashes with the main characters Bumblebee, Shatter, and Dropkick respectively.

We previously reported that Location Filming of the 7th Transformers movie will being in on July 4th in Montreal.

Transformers Quebec & France website has acquired a Casting Call Sheet for Extras, confirming the aforementioned date as well as one more important piece of info.

According to the sheet, the extras for the movie must be prepared to change their appearance (hair, facial hair, clothing, etc.) based on the styles from 1992; thus indicating the possibility of the story of Transformers 7 taking place five years after the events of Bumblebee (if it is a continuation of the Bumblebee Movie Storytelling Universe). During the principal photography of Transformers: Bumblebee movie, the extras were called to change their appearance based on the styles from 1987.

As with all previous Transformers movies, the working title E7 is utilized. This time as E77.

We have received information on Location Filming (also known as Location Shooting) for Transformers 7.

While basic prep work, training, and Studio Filming takes place in Montreal at the moment, the cast will move on to Location Filming in early July (also in Montreal). Specifically, on the 4th of July. It is also currently planned to wrap at the end of September. We expect some sort of an official announcement on US Independence Day, as such announcements are common when Location Filming starts.

Additionally, we have received information that Patrick Kerton (pictured) will act as the Stunt Coordinator for TF7. Mr. Kerton previously worked on movies such as 300 and TV series such as The Boys. He is also specialized in immolation stunts.