Several Star Trek Films Potentially on Tap
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Paramount, Adventure, Science Fiction, Sequels, Casting, Upcoming Releases,
Although details about the future Star Trek film have been kept closely guarded, there is one thing we do now know: the movie may eventually become one of three.
In an interview with MTV, actor Simon Pegg admitted that the decision to lock himself into the role as Scotty was something that initially worried him.
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Even More ‘Star Trek’ Casting News
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Paramount, Science Fiction, Sequels, Upcoming Releases,
Earlier this week we reported some big casting news for the upcoming Star Trek film. Actors John Cho and Simon Pegg were recently chosen for the roles of Sulu and Scotty, respectively.
Now we have word that two more actors have been lined up for the highly-anticipated Enterprise prequel. Chris Pine, who was recently seen in Just My Luck, has snagged the role of James T. Kirk. (Apparently you can find work after a Lindsay Lohan film.) Meanwhile, Karl Urban (The Bourne Supremacy) will be starring as Leonard “Bones” McCoy.
Production on the J.J. Abrams film should begin before the end of the year.
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Shaun of the Dead’s Simon Pegg Joins ‘Star Trek’ Film
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Paramount, Adaptation, Drama, Science Fiction, Sequels, Casting, Rumors, Upcoming Releases,
Just last week we announced intriguing casting news for the upcoming Star Trek film: Eric Bana as the film’s villian, Nero. (I wonder if this was the part Russell Crowe was rumored for.) Now we have more news to whet your appetites. Actor Simon Pegg (Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead) is signed on to play Scotty; John Cho (Harold and Kumar) will take over the role of Sulu. With the exception of James T. Kirk (an actor is supposedly being finalized), most of the characters have now been filled. As a refresher:
- John Cho: Sulu
- Simon Pegg: Scotty
- Eric Bana: Nero
- Zoe Saldana (Haven): Uhura
- Anton Yelchin (Alpha Dog): Chekov
- Zachary Quinto (Heroes): young Spock
- Leonard Nimoy: Spock
Not much is known about the script, though it is believed the movie will depict the Enterprise’s early days. Shooting for the J.J. Abrams film will begin in November.
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