Paramount Pictures and Bad Robot are planning to deliver the final chapter of the 'Star Trek' crew that was first introduced in the franchise's 2009 reboot. J.J. Abrams, the director of the rebooted 'Star Trek' films, has announced plans to begin production of 'Star Trek 4' by the end of this year. The new film will have a new screenwriter, Seth Grahame-Smith, and preproduction work is set to begin at the end of 2024. The star cast for 'Star Trek 4' is expected to include Chris Pine as Captain Kirk, Zachary Quinto as Spock, Zoe Saldana as Uhura, Simon Pegg as Scotty, Karl Urban as Bones, and John Cho as Sulu [3e4f1403].
In an exclusive interview with Flickering Myth, Christina Chong discusses her experience joining the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds franchise and shares details about her character La'an Noonien-Singh. Chong reveals that Season 2 of the show will see the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise, led by Captain Christopher Pike, facing increasingly dangerous stakes and exploring uncharted territories. The crew will also undergo personal journeys that test their resolve and redefine their destinies. Chong expresses her excitement for the upcoming season and her favorite episode to film. She also hints at the potential fate of her character, leaving fans eager to see what lies ahead for La'an Noonien-Singh [d4029511].
In other Star Trek news, Steve Yockey, co-creator of 'The Flight Attendant,' has been announced as the new screenwriter for 'Star Trek 4.' The project is intended to be the final chapter for the cast that rebooted the franchise in movie theaters with 2009's 'Star Trek.' The cast includes Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldaña, Karl Urban, John Cho, and Simon Pegg. Previous attempts to bring the cast back for a sequel have failed. Yockey's involvement is a promising sign of forward momentum for the project. Paramount Pictures and Bad Robot are behind the project. Paramount is also developing a separate 'Star Trek' project with a new cast as an origin story for the franchise [2277a54f] [017d20d8].
Oscar winner Jeff Bridges will return for the third installment of the sci-fi franchise 'Tron: Ares'. The upcoming film will be directed by Joachim Ronning and star Jared Leto. Bridges, who was part of the previous two films, revealed the news on the 'Film Comment' podcast. The 'Tron' franchise started with the 1982 film directed by Steven Lisberger, with Bridges playing the role of Kevin Flynn. In 2010, Joseph Kosinski directed the sequel 'Tron: Legacy' with Bridges returning as Flynn. Leto will play Ares, a program that becomes sentient and crosses over into the human world. The cast also includes Evan Peters, Greta Lee, Gillian Anderson, Jodie Turner-Smith, Hasan Minhaj, Arturo Castro, Cameron Monaghan, and Sarah Desjardins [c9ca831a].
During the development of the “Star Trek: The Next Generation” episode “Face of the Fleet,” writers René Echevarria and Naren Shankar had intensive discussions on character dynamics. Shankar fashioned the role with a distinct reflection of Sean Connery’s cinematic presence. Eventually, the role of Toreth was brought to life by esteemed actress Carolyn Seymour. Seymour’s extensive career also boasts credits across the “Star Trek” and “Star Wars” franchises, voicing iconic characters such as Mon Mothma and Shmi Skywalker in animated ventures. According to Shankar, Seymour’s interpretation of Toreth was nothing short of remarkable. [116b7cdc] [3e4f1403] [d71dcb55]