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Star Trek 2 is an upcoming sci-fi action film directed by J.J. Abrams and is a sequel to the 2009 film, which is based on the TV series of the same name.

Development

After the success of the first film, screenwriters Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci began writing the script in June of 2009, originally intending to split the film into two parts. Leonard Nimoy, the original Spock who plays an older version of the character in the 2009 film, stated he would not be making an appearance in the film. Abrams was reportedly considering including William Shatner in the sequel.

By 2010, a release date of June 29, 2012 was set, with Damon Lindelof announcing he has begun working on the script with Kurtzman and Orci. Pre-production was set for a January, 2011 start, though producer Bryan Burk stating that actual filming would probably begin in the spring or summer.. Actor Zachary Quinto later stated that these reports were untrue Writer Lindelof, who is also a producer, compared the sequel to The Dark Knight. Abrams, Kurtzman and Orci stated that selecting a villian was hard, with Abrams citing that "The universe Roddenberry created is so vast that it's hard to say one particular thing stands out". The interview also saw them discuss the possibility of Khan and Klingons. Khan was officially ruled out of the sequel in October, instead an Original Series will appear, just not a traditional one. Kurtzman and Lindelof stated that they have "broken the story" and rather than be a sequel, it will act as a stand alone film. However, Abrams admitted in December that there was still no script.

In January 2011, Abrams, who still wasn't attached to direct, stated he hasn't decided about whether or not he's directing the sequel, citing that he still hasn't seen a script. Paramount Pictures then apporached Abrams and requested the sequel be in 3D. In February, Orci posted on his Twitter stating that he aims to deliver the script in March.. Though the script wasn't finished at the time, Paramount began financing pre-production Similar circumstances on the next Jack Ryan film meant that Chris Pine would film the Star Trek sequel first. By April, Orci revealed at WonderCon that the film's first draft of the script has been completed. Abrams reported to MTV that once he finished on Super 8, he would be turning his full attention to the film. Though a script was completed, Abrams involvement debate led to the film being pushed back 6 months from its June 2012 release date. In June, Abrams confirmed his next project would be the sequel, also mentioning that he would prefer the film to be good than be ready by its set release date. Simon Pegg, who plays Scotty, stated in an interview that he believed the film would begin filming in the fall. Abrams stated he would be putting the film's story and characters before the release date. In September, Abrams officially signed on to direct the film, with the cast from the previous film reprising their respective roles and that a Winter 2012 or Summer 2013 release date intended. In October, Orci reported that location scouting was underway and a series of comic books, which Orci will act as creative director, will "foreshadow" the film. The film was given a revised release date and pushed to a 2013 slot. The film will officially begin production on January 15, 2012, with a predicted Summer 2013 release date.

Cast

• Chris Pine as Captain James T. Kirk
• Zachary Quinto as Spock
• Zoe Saldana as Uhura
• Karl Urban as Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy
• Anton Yelchin as Pavel Chekov
• John Cho as Hikaru Sulu
• Simon Pegg as Scotty

Aside from the returning cast, actor Benicio Del Toro has been reportedly sought for the role of the villain and has met with Abrams to discuss the role.

References

1. "Star Trek 2: Writers halfway on sequel script, may be split into two films". Retrieved November 17, 2011.
2. "Leonard Nimoy Out Of Star Trek 2". Retrieved November 17, 2011.
3. "Shatner May Finally Get A Part In Star Trek, Again". Retrieved November 17, 2011.
4. "STAR TREK Sequel Sets June 29, 2012 Release Date". Retrieved November 17, 2011.
5. "Damon Lindelof is Scripting 'Star Trek 2′". Retrieved November 17, 2011.
6. "'Star Trek 2′ Begins Pre-Production In January 2011 [Updated]". Retrieved November 17, 2011.
7. "Star Trek 2 Delayed". Retrieved November 17, 2011.
8. "Star Trek Producer: Sequel's Gonna Get All Dark Knight on Us". Retrieved November 17, 2011.
9. "Star Trek 2 Villains Discussed by J.J. Abrams". Retrieved November 17, 2011.
10. "Khan Won't Be in STAR TREK 2 but another Original Series Character Will Be; Plus, Don't Expect a Traditional "Villain"". Retrieved November 17, 2011.
11. "'Star Trek 2′ Writers Reveal They've 'Broken the Story'". Retrieved November 17, 2011.
12. "Star Trek 2 Update: Abrams Admits There's Still No Script". Retrieved November 17, 2011.
13. "J.J. Abrams Talks STAR TREK 2, the SUPER 8 Trailer, FOX's ALCATRAZ, ODD JOBS, PERSON OF INTEREST, UNDERCOVERS and FRINGE". Retrieved November 17, 2011.
14. "Paramount Has Asked J.J. Abrams to Film 'Star Trek 2′ in 3D". Retrieved November 17, 2011.
15. "Star Trek 2 Script to Arrive Soon and Filming Begins This Year?". Retrieved November 17, 2011.
16. "Star Trek 2: Paramount Hasn't Seen Script; Already Financing Pre-Production". Retrieved November 17, 2011.
17. "Jack Ryan Reboot Crawling Through Development; Chris Pine Likely to Be Seen First in 'Star Trek 2′". Retrieved November 17, 2011.
18. "Star Trek 2 writer offers update on the sequel". Retrieved November 17, 2011.
19. "'Star Trek 2' Update: J.J. Abrams Returning To Star Fleet Once 'Super 8' Wraps". Retrieved November 17, 2011.
20. "'Star Trek 2′ Delayed Until Holidays 2012 with J.J. Abrams Set to Direct?". Retrieved November 17, 2011.
21. "Star Trek 2 next for JJ Abrams". Retrieved November 17, 2011.
22. "Simon Pegg Says It's Common Knowledge That Star Trek 2 Probably Shoots This Fall". Retrieved November 17, 2011.
23. "J.J. Abrams Says 'Star Trek 2′ Will Put Story And Characters Before Release Date". Retrieved November 17, 2011.
24. "J.J. Abrams Officially Set To Direct 'Star Trek 2′; Production Timeline Revealed". Retrieved November 17, 2011.
25. "'Star Trek 2′ Update: Location Scout Underway, Comics Will 'Foreshadow' Film". Retrieved November 17, 2011.
26. "Star Trek 2 Finally Rescheduled for 2013 Release Date". Retrieved November 17, 2011.
27. "STAR TREK 2 Begins Filming January 15th; Orci, Kurtzman, and Lindelof on 3rd Draft of the Scripts; New Details on Pre-Production". Retrieved November 17, 2011.
28. "Benicio Del Toro for Star Trek 2 villain?". Retrieved November 17, 2011.

External links

• Star Trek 2 at the Internet Movie Database.

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