Lost creator J.J. Abrams will co-write, produce and direct the eleventh Star Trek film [imdb], set for release in 2008. He has also just finalised the cast. This new film is a prequel and covers the story of the Star Fleet Academy cadets boarding the Enterprise for the first time. There are also rumours that William Shatner is miffed that he missed out on a major part and has reportedly said “I can’t imagine why I would do a cameo”
James T. Kirk William Shatner/Chris Pine (Smokin’ Aces)
Spock Leonard Nimoy/Zachary Quinto (Heroes)
Leonard ‘Bones’ McCoy DeForest Kelley/Karl Urban (LOTR, The Bourne Supremacy, and he is a hunky kiwi)
Montgomery “Scotty” Scott James Doohan/Simon Pegg (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz)
Hikaru Sulu George Takei/John Cho (Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle)
Uhura Nichelle Nichols/Zoe Saldana (Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Avatar)
Pavel Chekov — Walter Koenig/Anton Yelchin (Huff)
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Are they supposed to be look alike then?
I guess Silo (heroes vs spock) will grow pointed ears?
The thought of Simon Pegg becoming Scotty is quite hilarious though
“I cannee hold this jock/joke in any longer captain”
Shame Jessica wasn’t in it too. She did a good job in Doctor Who…
I think these seem good choices (Scottie/Pegg is inspired but could go horribly wrong). The whole Abrahams involvement has actually made me interested in Star Trek for the first time in years.
Many failed movies have been created despite big name actors and giant budgets. If this newest Star Trek can capture the combination of action, fun and most importantly, heart, it will be a success.