In an interview with the Toronto Sun, Abrams, the film’s producer, confirmed the role of Chekov will not be recast in the next Star Trek movie.
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While Kirk and Chekov (the late Anton Yelchin) hatch a plan, Scottie (Pegg) finds an ally in lithe alien rebel Jaylah (played by Algerian dancer Sofia Boutella) while a grumpy Bones (Karl Urban) finds himself saddled with an injured Spock (Zachary Quinto).
According to Deadline.com, J.J. took to the stage at San Diego’s Embarcadero Marina Park Amphitheater and said, “There’s something missing”. Many are already saying it’s the flawless way to honor 50 years of this iconic franchise.
Lin reiterates that, though he didn’t actively seek out the project, it made him realise that Star Trek was very much a part of his childhood going up – something I’m sure so many of us can definitely appreciate.
Pine told USA TODAY that he’d like to explore an evil version of Kirk and the Enterprise crew taking on evil doppelgangers as a nod to the original 1960s Star Trek TV series. We really have become a family.
Before the extravaganza commenced, the cast and crew memorialized late “Trek” stars Leonard Nimoy and Anton Yelchin, who died June 19. And it’s the kind of welcome touch that director Justin Lin, the “Fast & Furious” veteran who takes over for J.J. Abrams, has brought to this pleasingly episode-like installment.
Now, here we are, just days away from the release of Star Trek Beyond, the 13th movie in the Star Trek franchise. “Everything he does in the “Star Trek” universe, it’s like What Would Jesus Do:’What would Roddenberry do?’ I’ve got to respect him for that”. Star Trek Beyond returns to the eternal love story between Kirk and Spock, with McCoy as wry commentator and Uhura temporarily cast aside.
Yelchin makes his final appearance as the USS Enterprise navigator in new movie Star Trek Beyond.
Q: Did you enjoy collaborating with Quinto’s Spock?
In the clip, Zachary, who plays Commander Spock in the film, evaluates the havoc Krall (Idris Elba) has played on the crew of the Starship Enterprise.
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It’s a good thing that Star Trek Beyond is a visual extravaganza, because it will distract the audience from some of the film’s problems concerning the scope of the story.
