Star Trek - Casting for the JJ Abrams Remake

Platypus · 10-17-2007, 03:38 PM

So, I know there are more than a few old school Trek fans on this board. What do you all think of the recent cast announcements for JJ Abrams re-imagining of the Star Trek: TOS? Honestly, I'm.... just not sure.

Kirk - Chris Pine - I've never heard of this guy or seen him in anything. I was hoping for someone else. (Truth be told, I was hoping for Jensen Ackles).

Spock - Zachary Quinto ("Heroes") - I can sort of see this one.

McCoy - Karl Urban ("Lord of the Rings", "Xena") - I'm flabbergasted here. I like Karl Urban, and have ever since his days playing Cupid on "Xena", but I just don't see him as Bones.

Scotty - Simon Pegg ("Shaun of the Dead", "Hot Fuzz") - I'm ambivalent. Sounds fine, really, but would have preferred an actual Scot.

Sulu - John Cho ("Harold and Kumar") - works for me.

Chekov - Anton Yelchin - I've only ever seen him as a guest star on "Criminal Minds", and he played a high school student. But I guess Chekov always was the youngest of the lot, and I'm generally fine with this.

Uhura - Zoe Saldana - I like her. So I'm ok with this, but to me Uhura was always the picture of class and grace and elegance, and Zoe is a bit more of a brassy, saucy chick, so I have some doubts.

I also have no opinion about Eric Bana being cast as the villain. He's a good actor, but I'm far more concerned about the regular casting.

SamIAm · 10-17-2007, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Platypus

Kirk - Chris Pine - I've never heard of this guy or seen him in anything.

Judging by his picture, he looks more like a young Christopher Pike than a young James Kirk.

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Originally Posted by Platypus

Spock - Zachary Quinto ("Heroes") - I can sort of see this one.

I thought this was a perfect choice.

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Originally Posted by Platypus

Zoe Saldana - I like her.

She has the smokin' hot part down perfectly at least. So as long as there's fan dancing...

As for the rest, I'm not that familiar with any of them, though I agree that Karl Urban seems like a not-terribly-good choice.

I'd be more interested, but I'm sure this will be another 'reimagining of a classic TV series' and it'll suck, so I'm not spending much time on it. If it doesn't suck, well, I'll be pleasantly surprised.

Cordy's Bitch · 10-17-2007, 05:25 PM

I'm just curious to see Zachary Quinto play the "good guy".

And for once, Karl Urban isn't playing "stud boy".

Cantinera · 10-17-2007, 06:17 PM

I've seen Chris Pine in Just My Luck and The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Wedding (or whatever it was called). I was bored one day, so I went through my sister-in-laws DVD collection -- that's my excuse and I am sticking to it. Anyway, I couldn't really judge as those parts weren't much, but he played pretty boy well?

I am not a fan of Simon Pegg, so I don't care for that. I liked it better when it was rumoured to be James McAvoy, but that is because I adore McAvoy so very, very much.

Platypus · 10-17-2007, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SamIAm

As for the rest, I'm not that familiar with any of them, though I agree that Karl Urban seems like a not-terribly-good choice.

I'm very protective of Bones. I realize this is a relatively unpopular fan opinion, but Dr. McCoy was my favorite character when I was a kid and watching the show for the first time. More than Spock, more than Kirk, more than any other character. (Although I really enjoyed the McCoy-Spock dynamic).

I hope this doesn't suck, but I'm prepared for it to do so.

jerry · 10-17-2007, 11:20 PM

Karl Urban is a perfectly good actor, but I'd agree that I can't imagine him playing someone who grows into the Bones of the original series.

Lovin' Lorne · 10-18-2007, 01:08 AM

They introduced the guy who's going to play Spock at Comic-Con, but they wouldn't say who they had cast for the other roles, so thanks for that.

I'm trying to picture these people in the roles, and with the exception of Simon Pegg, Chris Pine and Karl Urban, I have no idea who you're talking about. As for Eric Bana, eh. Not a huge fan over here.

I hope this is a successful movie; it's been a while since we've had a decent Trek movie. My only concern is that the audience won't be able to accept anyone else but the original actors in these roles, and it will "flop" there by putting the final nail in the ST Movie Franchise Coffin.

DamnSkippy · 10-18-2007, 05:51 AM

I just Google Image searched all these guys because I didn't know any of them except for Spock. The only ones I can't really see are Pine for Kirk and Saldana for Uhura. I think Urban as the older, brittle Bones will work.

Pine just looks so young. I realize Kirk was younger than Bones and Spock in the original, but this guy looks like a baby. How would he be old enough to captain a ship?

Saldana just seems too young and too sexy as well. But maybe hair and makeup will tone her down a bit.

10-17-2007, 03:38 PM	#1
Platypus The Pointy End Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Cordyverse Posts: 5,466	Star Trek - Casting for the JJ Abrams Remake So, I know there are more than a few old school Trek fans on this board. What do you all think of the recent cast announcements for JJ Abrams re-imagining of the Star Trek: TOS? Honestly, I'm.... just not sure. Kirk - Chris Pine - I've never heard of this guy or seen him in anything. I was hoping for someone else. (Truth be told, I was hoping for Jensen Ackles). Spock - Zachary Quinto ("Heroes") - I can sort of see this one. McCoy - Karl Urban ("Lord of the Rings", "Xena") - I'm flabbergasted here. I like Karl Urban, and have ever since his days playing Cupid on "Xena", but I just don't see him as Bones. Scotty - Simon Pegg ("Shaun of the Dead", "Hot Fuzz") - I'm ambivalent. Sounds fine, really, but would have preferred an actual Scot. Sulu - John Cho ("Harold and Kumar") - works for me. Chekov - Anton Yelchin - I've only ever seen him as a guest star on "Criminal Minds", and he played a high school student. But I guess Chekov always was the youngest of the lot, and I'm generally fine with this. Uhura - Zoe Saldana - I like her. So I'm ok with this, but to me Uhura was always the picture of class and grace and elegance, and Zoe is a bit more of a brassy, saucy chick, so I have some doubts. I also have no opinion about Eric Bana being cast as the villain. He's a good actor, but I'm far more concerned about the regular casting. __________________ Homer Simpson: Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. Tact is just not saying true stuff. I'll pass.

10-17-2007, 05:25 PM	#3
Cordy's Bitch Not amused Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 5,642	I'm just curious to see Zachary Quinto play the "good guy". And for once, Karl Urban isn't playing "stud boy". __________________ "Pain or damage don't end the world. Or despair. Or fuckin' beatings. The world ends when you're dead. Till then you've got a lot more punishment in store. So stand it like a man, and give some back."

10-17-2007, 06:17 PM	#4
Cantinera Miss StrangerThings 2003 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: I don't know at the moment, so stop asking difficult questions. Posts: 2,316	I've seen Chris Pine in Just My Luck and The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Wedding (or whatever it was called). I was bored one day, so I went through my sister-in-laws DVD collection -- that's my excuse and I am sticking to it. Anyway, I couldn't really judge as those parts weren't much, but he played pretty boy well? I am not a fan of Simon Pegg, so I don't care for that. I liked it better when it was rumoured to be James McAvoy, but that is because I adore McAvoy so very, very much. __________________ Everything in its right place. Last.fm: for the musically nosy.

10-18-2007, 01:08 AM	#7
Lovin' Lorne Too Hot For Words Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 5,780	They introduced the guy who's going to play Spock at Comic-Con, but they wouldn't say who they had cast for the other roles, so thanks for that. I'm trying to picture these people in the roles, and with the exception of Simon Pegg, Chris Pine and Karl Urban, I have no idea who you're talking about. As for Eric Bana, eh. Not a huge fan over here. I hope this is a successful movie; it's been a while since we've had a decent Trek movie. My only concern is that the audience won't be able to accept anyone else but the original actors in these roles, and it will "flop" there by putting the final nail in the ST Movie Franchise Coffin. __________________ Tomorrow Never Knows Where's Blue? Please help if you can.

10-18-2007, 05:51 AM	#8
DamnSkippy Join Date: May 2003 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 4,895	I just Google Image searched all these guys because I didn't know any of them except for Spock. The only ones I can't really see are Pine for Kirk and Saldana for Uhura. I think Urban as the older, brittle Bones will work. Pine just looks so young. I realize Kirk was younger than Bones and Spock in the original, but this guy looks like a baby. How would he be old enough to captain a ship? Saldana just seems too young and too sexy as well. But maybe hair and makeup will tone her down a bit. __________________ Deb ~ Bark/Angel Chipper/Shipper C/A Stillness - Non-Animated Icon Challenge Community devoted to Cordy and Angel David Stillness - Non-animated Icon Challenge Community for David Boreanaz Bones Hush - Textless Icon Challenge Community for the show Bones Nonna Rosina Productions

10-17-2007, 11:20 PM	#6
jerry Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,389	Karl Urban is a perfectly good actor, but I'd agree that I can't imagine him playing someone who grows into the Bones of the original series.

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