Devastator in Transformers II?

IESB.net is reporting rumors of some of the cast will be for Transformers II. Their source of the information is unknown and much like with the previous movie, few rumors will be confirmed until the movie is out but generally speaking IESB gets it right more often then not.

Devastator returns to the big screen, not as a single Transformer but the gestalt that is the result of the Constructicons merging. Originally there where 6 Constructicons (Scrapper, Bonecrusher, Scavenger, Mixmaster, Hook, and Long Haul) but that may no longer be the case. It wouldn't surprise me if the merge is done with the more traditional five.

Sadly that is the only Transformer cast rumor they have but below is the breakdown of the possible human additions to the movie.

[CHUCK] 19-25 yrs., Sam's roommate at Princeton. He runs a conspiracy theory website. Funny in an irreverent, edgy way, he is shocked to see his conspiracy theories come to life. (2nd Lead)

[U.S. MILITARY LEADER] Late 20s/early 30s, African American with a great sense of humor and a tough military presence. (Supporting lead)

[UK SPECIAL FORCES LEADER] British, in his early to mid 30s, smart and capable. Can be Caucasian, Black, East Indian. (Supporting lead)

[GALLOWAY] Early 40s-early 50s, male, National Security Advisor and presidential liaison. A curt man who is tightly wound. (Supporting Lead)

[PROFESSOR COLAN] 40s, Sam's physics professor at Princeton. He's a self-satisfied intellectual who compares himself to Einstein, and is arrogant enough to wear leather pants to look cool. (1 Scene)

[THERESA] Early 30s; she's Sgt. Epps' wife, has 4 kids, sassy and sexy, good with comedy. Submit African American actresses only

[MOMMA SIMMONS] This NY Momma is in her late 60s / early 70s. She runs a deli/ butcher shop with her son in Brooklyn. Tough and sarcastic. (1 Scene)

[MASSIVE DYNAMICS CEO] 50s, male, this Corporate CEO appears in front of congress to testify. (1 speech/scene)

[TEXAS CONGRESSMAN] 55-65 yrs., on a Congressional Committee investigating the purpose of the "Automated Defensive Initiative" developed by Massive Dynamics.

[FBI DIRECTOR] Mid 50s, male, giving a press release assuring the public they will be safe against attacks. (1 speech/scene)

[CNN REPORTER] Reporting on missile strikes and bombings in various cities. Submit male / female, all ethnicities (1 speech)

Assuming the cast news is true, some speculation on the movie itself. It appears that Sam goes to Princeton. I hope his new government friends used some connections because Sam didn't strike me as focused enough to land an Ivy League school. He was more of the kid that had the brains but lacked the extreme level of dedication it would require. A state university with girls, parties and Mikaela being accepted would be more realistic. Much like the government was hiding secrets with the last movie, apparently it’s a company called "Massive Dynamics" in this one who is working on a project called the "Automated Defensive Initiative" (ADI) which could be how Devastator is built. A CNN reporter for bombings in various cities indicates a greater scope to the movie in impact, possible result of a Decepticon attack to gain control of the ADI? Looks like those that like Tyrese will get to know more about him since they plan on showing some of his family life. Also there is a liaison to the president; I can't help but wonder if Jon Voight's returns as President. Finally it appears the action may movie from LA to New York based on some of the casting notes.

So there you go, some excellent news for most Transformers fans assuming its true but as always this is all rumor and lots of speculation but that is part of the fun.

Update: Here is a fan made Devastator trailer, details here.