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Sulu and Scotty Cast for New 'Star Trek'

By Borys Kit,

Posted: 2007-10-12 09:04:04

Filed Under: Movie News

LOS ANGELES (Oct. 12) - Korean-born actor John Cho of "Harold & Kumar" fame has been cast as Sulu in the new "Star Trek" feature, playing a role immortalized by Japanese-American actor George Takei.

Additionally, Briton Simon Pegg ("Shaun of the Dead") has boarded the Paramount project as Scotty, the ship's Scottish chief engineer.

Photo Gallery: 'Trek' Stars

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Chris Pine, left, has finally decided to forego a part in an upcoming George Clooney film to take over the role of Capt. James T Kirk, made famous by William Shatner, right.

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The "Trek" casting deals appear to be closing at warp speed this week, with Eric Bana signing on Wednesday to play the movie's villain, Nero.

Already on board are Zoe Saldana as Uhura and Anton Yelchin as a young Chekov, the Russian-born navigator, as well as Zachary Quinto as a young Spock. Leonard Nimoy, who originated the role of Spock, is on board as well. Chris Pine is in talks to play the young Kirk.

Plot details are begin kept under wraps, but it is understood that the movie chronicles the early days of the Enterprise crew. The lead roles remaining to be cast are Christopher Pike, the first captain of the Enterprise, and Kirk's parents.

J.J. Abrams ("Mission: Impossible 3") is directing. The movie is expected to shoot from November to March.

Lt. Hikaru Sulu, known for his love of fencing, always was seen on deck piloting the ship next to Chekov. Takei played the character in the 1960s TV series and the 1980s movies. Cho starred as Harold in the cult hit "Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle." He is reprising the role for the sequel.

Montgomery "Scotty" Scott was the ship's third-in-command and was known for his problem-solving abilities in plot-critical situations. The role was originated by James Doohan, who died in 2005.

Reuters/Hollywood Reporter

2007-10-12 07:00:48

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rager1rager 10:04:32 PM Nov 02 2007

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I look forward to this new adventure!!! I'll play Kirk's father is you haven't found anyone! Thanks for keeping Star Trek alive!

arkham12 03:16:00 AM Oct 17 2007

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Why noy Halle Berry as Uhura?

ilovedessert 12:40:40 AM Oct 17 2007

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I will be glad to see the end of that tub of lard, arragint William shatner.

nodoubtaqt 03:50:02 PM Oct 15 2007

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I don't like it, I really don't think they should make this movie.

mko090 07:40:39 AM Oct 15 2007

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Kirk Thot of a different way to solve it!
He didnt want to fail the mission. so he Improvised

SixKo2112 07:44:37 PM Oct 14 2007

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brauliooreo 04:08:00 PM Oct 14 2007

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brauliooreo say's: Star Trek has been a part of my life since I was 10 year's old. Many of the way's Gene Roddenberry told this story's, with some time's simple soling solution-help me see life in a new lite. God Bless everyone that make's Star Trek so.

mmanozzi 03:19:21 PM Oct 14 2007

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Besides........ the BEST Star Trek out of ALL of them is Voyager.

mmanozzi 03:16:34 PM Oct 14 2007

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Kirk didn't "beat" the Kobeyashi Maru......... he reprogrammed it... hence, he cheated.

smokeyrj60 02:51:28 PM Oct 14 2007

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What made Star Trek wasn't the fact that it was cutting edge SciFi nor were they the world's greatest actors and actresses. It was the storytelling abilities of Gene Roddenberry, the interactions between the crew members and the great chemistry generated by the cast that created the magic. Enough time has passed to allow for a retelling if they can recapture the spark.

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