"STAR TREK Into Darkness" - 2013

[Meds]

I think this would be a good time for them to turn away from TOS and come up with all new characters etc. that way they can start afresh and maybe in say three films time bring in a TOS character.

[QuadShot]

I agree with you Meds. If JJ is "branching" the history off into another universe, wouldn't it be logical that they would be just as likely to encounter different bad guys? Since they're now aware that they're in an alternate universe, they may make different decisions. Like for example, maybe instead of marooning Khan, Kirk would find a way to integrate Khan into their society? Hmm?

[Dangelus]

Let's hope they fork this universe as much as possible.

One of the themes of the first movie (at least when it came to the main crew) was that certain things were just "meant to be" so I hope they don't try to reconcile too much to the prime universe.

[ChrisMC]

3) how about an insane Vulcan survivor or something involving the vacuum created in the destruction of Vulcan in this universe?

THIS. When I was watching Sherlock the other night (before the announcement oddly enough) I had the thought he would be an awesome Vulcan. What an interesting villain that could be.

[Rico]

For a long time fan like me who greatly enjoyed the 2009 film, I think that still have to find that balance of old and new.  I really doubt they will stray too far from the "Trekverse" that we know and love.  This is in relation to the main crew, Starfleet, the Federation and so forth.  But, they can certainly have new aliens and new villains to deal with that we haven't seen before.  Keep in mind, it's certainly likely that Kirk and crew dealt with a lot more than we ever saw in 79 TOS episodes and 22 animated episodes.

[davekill]

The 2009 movie had enough action and humor to keep it light, almost campy.
Not so different from TOS but young Kirk takes command of his first duty - yeah that's comic book over the top.

Should the next movie then try to 'reel it in' with more drama to give these new characters more dimension? Or would that scare off the audience of none geeks who are there for a fun date movie?

I'd hate to see the new Trek franchise turn into the next series of Transformer movies.

[turtlesrock]

Well when Benicio was briefly attached we were told that he would be playing a character that was familiar to fans of the original series.  That could mean anything, of course. 

true that. there could be mr. atoz, or maybe landru. probably something more well known though.

[X]

My whole issue with them retreading old stories is that it shouldn't happen. Kirk made captain decades earlier than he did in the Prime Universe and the destruction of vulcan pretty much insured that things were not going to play out the same. I'd hate to see them squander what they created by going back to any of the old stories.

[ChrisMC]

http://en.memory-alpha.org/wiki/James_T._Kirk_%28alternate_reality%29

http://en.memory-alpha.org/wiki/James_T._Kirk

He made it to Captain 8 years ealier than in the Prime universe, Kirk was still a pretty young Captain in TOS. Still, it would be pretty unlikely to have to retread old stiff. Familiar things, winks to the fans yes, but retreads would be out of place.

[WillEagle]

Thank you for correcting the webpage link I posted. I thought it would be interesting to see what the actor looked like. I think he would make a great Romulan! He does have that Vulcan/Romulan look. There are not to many Vulcans left in JJ's universe so wouldn't it be easier to make him a Romulan. And wouldn't it be cool to see a JJ version of a Romulan Warbird!
And I agree with what alot of you are saying about having an original character and story.

[Dangelus]

Thank you for correcting the webpage link I posted. I thought it would be interesting to see what the actor looked like. I think he would make a great Romulan! He does have that Vulcan/Romulan look. There are not to many Vulcans left in JJ's universe so wouldn't it be easier to make him a Romulan. And wouldn't it be cool to see a JJ version of a Romulan Warbird!
And I agree with what alot of you are saying about having an original character and story.

Haven't you heard? He's going to play Sybok. They are remaking Star Trek V!! ;)

[WillEagle]

Thank you for correcting the webpage link I posted. I thought it would be interesting to see what the actor looked like. I think he would make a great Romulan! He does have that Vulcan/Romulan look. There are not to many Vulcans left in JJ's universe so wouldn't it be easier to make him a Romulan. And wouldn't it be cool to see a JJ version of a Romulan Warbird!
And I agree with what alot of you are saying about having an original character and story.

Haven't you heard? He's going to play Sybok. They are remaking Star Trek V!! ;)

NOOOOOOO! I didn't mind that movie but if he was playing a character from a previous movie that would not be a good choice.

[Rico]

The thing I can't quite understand yet is how Benicio del Toro and this English guy were up for the same role?  They seem to be very different types - physically especially.  It makes me really think this part will involve makeup - like a Klingon or Romulan.

[Dangelus]

The thing I can't quite understand yet is how Benicio del Toro and this English guy were up for the same role?  They seem to be very different types - physically especially.  It makes me really think this part will involve makeup - like a Klingon or Romulan.

Which makes me think they did a u-turn somewhere. I wouldn't be surprised that del Toro WAS going to be Khan and then they went with plan-B.

They only categorically denied the Khan was in the movie around the same time del Toro's association with the movie ended.

[Rico]

More casting news.  The wife of Noel Clarke is revealed....

EW has  learned that Nazneen Contractor (24) has been cast in the upcoming sequel to J.J. Abrams' 2009 Star Trek reboot. The actress has been tapped to play the wife of Noel Clarke's character in the film. (Variety reported earlier this week that the Doctor Who star has signed on as "a family man with a wife and young daughter.")
Contractor is just one of the newcomers to come on board for the yet-to-be-titled Star Trek sequel. In addition to Contractor and Clarke, Benedict Cumberbatch, Peter Weller, and Alice Eve will all appear in the film, which will also feature original cast members Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto. The eagerly anticipated follow-up, which has Abrams at the helm again with screenwriters Damon Lindelof, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci, is scheduled to engage moviegoers May 17, 2013.

http://insidemovies.ew.com/2012/01/06/nazneen-contractor-star-trek/