new Star Trek film...

gord · 12th October 2007, 12:38 PM

The cast list for the new Star Trek film is almost completed, but the biggest surprise was that of Simon Pegg reportedly winning the role of Scotty. It's caused quite a few feathers to fly amongst the ultra-nerdy trekkies, with some decrying it as 'a joke'. Personally I think it's great - Pegg's inclusion will bring Trek to a whole new audience, which can only be a good thing.

Anyway, also cast are Zachary Quinto (Sylar from Heroes) as Spock and Eric Bana (Troy, Incredible Hulk, Chopper etc.) as the main baddie.

More info here: Trek Movie Report | Star Trek XI news, rumors, info and downloads, but am I the only one who is more than a bit excited?

Dashingmajor · 12th October 2007, 12:56 PM

I'm not really a big Star Trek fan, but this news excites me, and makes me actually want to see the new film.

ubermensch · 12th October 2007, 01:33 PM

I'd be interested to see who they cast as McCoy, he's my favourite character from the old series.

I think Simon Pegg's a fairly good choice, I don't see what the problem is with him not being Scottish; wasn't the guy who originally played Scotty Canadian or something?

Pubic Wig · 12th October 2007, 03:04 PM

Im looking forward to it. Im a Star Wars geek but i like the idea of this film and to be honest, most of the Trek film are pretty good....although i doubt it will hold a place next to Wrath of Khan which is just a damn bloody great movie.

Wooooo for Pegg though!

RealR · 12th October 2007, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dashingmajor

I'm not really a big Star Trek fan, but this news excites me, and makes me actually want to see the new film.

Same. Impressive cast and should be worth seeing, trekkie or not.

RealR · 12th October 2007, 05:28 PM

By the way, if I recall Simon Pegg had a fairly "ordinary" role in MI3 so who knows?

gord · 12th November 2007, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ubermensch

I'd be interested to see who they cast as McCoy, he's my favourite character from the old series.

Karl Urban

It's this guy. Not to be confused with Keith Urban.

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gord of the rings Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Dundee Posts: 2,726	new Star Trek film... The cast list for the new Star Trek film is almost completed, but the biggest surprise was that of Simon Pegg reportedly winning the role of Scotty. It's caused quite a few feathers to fly amongst the ultra-nerdy trekkies, with some decrying it as 'a joke'. Personally I think it's great - Pegg's inclusion will bring Trek to a whole new audience, which can only be a good thing. Anyway, also cast are Zachary Quinto (Sylar from Heroes) as Spock and Eric Bana (Troy, Incredible Hulk, Chopper etc.) as the main baddie. More info here: Trek Movie Report \| Star Trek XI news, rumors, info and downloads, but am I the only one who is more than a bit excited?

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ubermensch Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pat Sharp's basement. Posts: 654 Band: Juliet Kilo	I'd be interested to see who they cast as McCoy, he's my favourite character from the old series. I think Simon Pegg's a fairly good choice, I don't see what the problem is with him not being Scottish; wasn't the guy who originally played Scotty Canadian or something?

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Pubic Wig Dark Lord of the Sith Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Scumdee and Stirling Posts: 1,884 Band: 'Im The Juggernaught Bitch!' - working title	Im looking forward to it. Im a Star Wars geek but i like the idea of this film and to be honest, most of the Trek film are pretty good....although i doubt it will hold a place next to Wrath of Khan which is just a damn bloody great movie. Wooooo for Pegg though!

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RealR Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,133 Band: They are make believe	By the way, if I recall Simon Pegg had a fairly "ordinary" role in MI3 so who knows?