Mark Wahlberg to Replace LaBeouf in Transformers 4

Former rapper turned actor Mark Wahlberg (41) will be replacing Shia LaBoeuf as the leading man in Transformers 4.

The first three films from the franchise made over $2.6 billion at the box office with Shia LaBoeuf playing the main protagonist Sam Witwicky.

Celebrated director Michael Bay will again helm the fourth installment. Transformers 4 is scheduled to hit theaters on June 27, 2014.