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17May2009

Abrams Doesn't Rule Out Shatner in 'Trek' Sequels

DateSunday, May 17, 2009 at 5:19PM
A lot of people who didn't like the new Star Trek pointed directly to one thing: It broke from the canon, changing the timeline around both in the introduction of a character here and there and also altering enough of the history that it's no longer required to follow the chronology of the original series. If you fall into that category, I've got bad news for you: That was the point.

Discussing potential sequel ideas with MTV, director J.J. Abrams explains that the entire Trek universe is now open to interpretation. "The fun of this [new alternate reality] is that the destiny of these characters is in their hands — it's not constrained by the pre-existing films or TV series," says Abrams. "Believe me, whether it's William Shatner or Khan...it would be ridiculous to not be open to those ideas."

Writers Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman and producer Damon Lindelof recently commented on how cool it would be to see Javier Bardem as Khan, and how could you not agree with that? Ditto the Shat, although I didn't love the way old Spock was handled in the current film.

But Abrams wouldn't want to go forward with the series had he not broken from the existing storyline. "The idea, now that we are in an independent timeline, allows us to use any of the ingredients from the past — or come up with brand-new ones — to make potential stories."

It's really the sort of breath of fresh air the franchise needed and will continue to need moving forward. I vote Khan, but I'm only one man.

AuthorColin Boyd | | in , , , | Print ArticlePrint Article | | Comment3 Comments |

Reader Comments (3)

I agree with the old spock being the least effective part of the film which for the most part was awesome... lets leave the original star trek where it belongs, in the past (no disrespect Trekies).

Sunday, May 17, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterAnybody

I vote for evil Mirror-Kirk (as played by Shatner) as the bad guy for the sequel.

Sunday, May 17, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterBen

let's just get more of those green girls in the next sequel.

Monday, May 18, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterthe other colin boyd

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