Fanboys rejoice at the news but are dismayed to learn that role of Captain Skroeder will now be played by Hugo Weaving. When asked why the much loved GW Bailey was cut, film producers stated that they believed a more menacing presence was needed to balance out Johnny 5's new hulking weapon heavy design and had this to say on the matter, "We thought about giving GW Bailey a cameo or having him voice another robot but ultimately we couldn't find a proper place for him in the film."
Fanboys are still up in arms about Johnny 5's design change to incorporate bipedal reverse joint legs and striking blue flame paint job. One such fan, calling himself "Johnny_5_lover" had this to say, " Johnny 5 is an iconic design, he uses TREADS for locomation man, he's not some stupid chicken walking timber wolf wannabe!"