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Karl Urban, who plays Dr. McCoy in J.J. Abrams' upcoming Star Trek movie, was recently asked by TV Guide.com: about how closely this new version will mirror the classic films:

"The movie is very, very faithful to the spirit of the original series and the characters that were created in the '60s," Urban said.

For example, Urban's Bones "is the lovable, irascible humanist that he has always been [and] a good friend of Jim Kirk."

That said, the actor believes "J.J. is going to reinvigorate this franchise in a fresh and exciting way."

So, can Star Trek fans look forward to young Bones delivering one of his trademark "I'm a doctor, not a [blank]" lines?

"I can't say!" Urban replied with a laugh. "I would love to tell you, but... I'm not allowed to say."

Karl Urban will be strapping on a stethoscope to play Leonard "Bones" McCoy, the Starship's Enterprise's medical officer, in J.J. Abrams' much-hyped Star Trek follow-up film.

Also confirmed for the movie?

Chris Pine, who has closed his deal to star as the young Captain Kirk.

Abrams has been furiously casting this version of Star Trek, with John Cho, Simon Pegg and Eric Bana joining the film last week. Zachary Quinto of Heroes, of course, signed up to play Spock a few months ago.

Also on board the Starship Enterprise are Zoe Saldana as the young Uhura and Anton Yelchin as the young Chekov. Leonard Nimoy, who originated the role of Spock, also will be part of the film.

The movie is expected to shoot from November-March and will focus on the early days of the Enterprise crew.