Bumblebee was one of the five Autobots featured in the 2007 live action film version Transformers from director Michael Bay. Sent to Earth as the protector of Sam Witwicky, Bumblebee chose the form of a 1977 Chevrolet Camaro, but later modified himself into a 2009 model of the same vehicle. His vocal processor was apparently damaged in battle, thus rendering him a mute throughout most of the movie. But, by the end of the movie, his voice had returned and he chose to stay on Earth with Sam. He was voiced by Mark Ryan for the two lines which he spoke.