Star Trek News (Page 3)

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."

British actor Ben Cross has joined the cast of director J.J. Abrams' new Star Trek movie. StarTrek.com announced that Cross will play Sarek, the Vulcan father of Mr. Spock.

Winona Ryder has been cast as Spock's human mother, Amanda Grayson. Zachary Quinto plays the younger Spock, while Leonard Nimoy slips his pointy ears back on to play the elder Spock. There seems to be new casting news everyday on the film, as Jennifer Morrison (from House) has also been cast.

Ben Cross' credits include First Knight, Exorcist: The Beginning, The Order and the 1990's TV revival of Dark Shadows, where he played vampire Barnabas Collins.

Variety is reporting that the Star Trek cast has just grown by two more actors.

Chris Hemsworth and Clifton Collins Jr. have both joined J.J. Abrams' film, currently shooting in Los Angeles.

Hemsworth will play Captain Kirk's father, George Kirk. Collins will play Ayel, the cohort and general to Nero, played by Eric Bana.

These two join a cast which comprises of Zachary Quinto, Chris Pine, Zoe Saldana, Simon Pegg, Karl Urban, Bana and Winona Ryder.

With all the casting news coming out of J.J. Abrams' Star Trek remake - Winona Ryder as as Spock's mom! Bruce Greenwood as Captain Pike! - it's easy to lose track of the role we're most eagerly anticipating:

Zachary Quinto as Spock.

Courtesy of JFX Online, here are a couple pictures of the actor on set:

Here's more casting news from the set of the new Star Trek film:

J.J. Abrams has confirmed that Jennifer Morrison - best known for her role in House - "is indeed in the movie... and she is most excellent!"

Last week, the actress was spotted outside one of Star Trek's Hollywood soundstages, sparking rumors that she had quietly come aboard the ensemble, alongside Chris Pine, Simon Pegg, Karl Urban and Heroes' Zachary Quinto.

Abrams, meanwhile, told TV Guide that the current writers' strike is not affecting production: "Our script is locked," he said.

Rumors are fairly solid at the moment that Morrison will be portraying Carol Marcus, the mother of Kirk's child. The character was introduced in the movie The Wrath of Khan.

Bruce Greenwood, who has been hired to portray Captain Pike in the new Star Trek movie, says the scrip for the film is great... but that's all he can reveal right now.

"It's a great script," the actor said. "When I read the script I had to go to [director] J.J. Abrams' office and read it while I was being watched and leave it... I'm not sure if any of us are going to be allowed on set."

Another day, another piece of Star Trek casting news.

Yesterday, we announcement that Bruce Greenwood had landed the role of Captain Pike. Today? A shocker: Winona Ryder has joined the production and is set to play Spock's mother.

According to Variety, Ryder will portray a Vulcan, which would anger Trek devotees because it goes againt Star Trek lore, in which Spock is the offspring of a Vulcan father, Sarek, and a human mother named Amanda Grayson.

We'll keep you posted on this rumor.

Bruce Greenwood has been cast as Christopher Pike, the Starship Enterprise's first captain, in J.J. Abrams' Star Trek follow-up.

The character of Captain Pike appeared in the original unaired pilot that Gene Roddenberry created. The pilot was rejected by CBS and then shown to NBC, which turned it down, though it liked the concept enough to commission a second pilot.

Pike was later weaved back into Star Trek lore as the ship's first captain, appearing in a two-part episode.

In other casting news, Rachel Nichols has confirmed to the Toronto Sun that she's also landed role in the film.

"I'm very restricted on what I'm allowed to say," she said. "But yes, there's a good chance you'll see my shining face in the new Star Trek."

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.