LOS ANGELES – After the success of the revamped Star Trek universe on TV, Paramount Pictures is now set to make a return to the big screen. Director Toby Haynes is reportedly working on a new Star Trek movie that will serve as an “origin” story, taking place decades before J.J. Abram’s 2009 reboot. Details about the project are scarce at this point.
Haynes, who directed the Trek-inspired “USS Callister” episode of Black Mirror, will be joined by Seth Grahame-Smith as the scriptwriter. Meanwhile, Abrams will produce the film through his Bad Robot company.
While a fourth Star Trek movie with the Kelvin-Verse crew has been stuck in development limbo, the team is still working on completing what is said to be the final chapter for this crew. However, despite this progress, the film is currently without a director as Matt Shakman left the project to helm the Fantastic Four reboot for Marvel Studios.
Shakman, in a previous interview, expressed his thoughts on the budget of a Star Trek movie. He suggested that a slightly smaller budget would be more appropriate for a film catered to the fans, as the cost of space exploration scenes can be significant.
The principal cast members from previous Star Trek movies, such as Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldaña, Karl Urban, John Cho, and Simon Pegg, are expected to reprise their roles. However, nothing has been confirmed yet and there have been obstacles along the way for the Enterprise crew.
Quinto mentioned during a convention appearance that there are creative differences and various ideas about the future of the franchise. He emphasized that the making of anything good is quite a challenge, and it remains uncertain when and if a new Star Trek movie will come to fruition.
Over the years, there have been numerous ideas and creative teams attached to the Star Trek Beyond follow-up. One concept involved a reunion between Captain Kirk (played by Chris Pine) and his father, portrayed by Chris Hemsworth in the 2009 Star Trek film. Additionally, Quentin Tarantino was once linked to an R-rated take on the franchise.
As details are still scarce, it is unclear whether the origin movie will focus on established characters or introduce a completely new crew. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting journey back to the Star Trek universe.
In conclusion, Paramount Pictures is preparing to launch a new Star Trek movie, directed by Toby Haynes. Serving as an “origin” story, the film is set to take place decades before the events of the 2009 reboot. Although details are limited, the script is being written by Seth Grahame-Smith, with J.J. Abrams producing through his Bad Robot company. The future of the franchise remains uncertain, with obstacles such as a lack of a director and differing creative ideas. However, fans can still expect familiar faces like Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, and Zoe Saldaña to potentially return to the screen. Exciting possibilities lie ahead for the Star Trek universe.