Back in college, my classmate, George Nava True, used to call me “Spock” after Leonard Nimoy’s character in the original and first “Star Trek” series.
Today, every Saturday night, Chief and I would catch the last few episodes of “Enterprise” on Star World. It is the last season for the series. And I though that I would have to wait long for another “Star Trek” on the big screen.
Last July 26, 2007, J.J. Abrams and his creative team announced the new Star Trek movie at the Comic-Con in San Diego.
And Heroes star Zachary Quinto will be playing Spock!
Even Leonard Nimoy made a surprise appearance to the delight of 6,500 crowd. Zachary Quinto and Leonard Nimoy will be playing dual-aged versions of "Spock" in the 2008 film. Abrams said they were still looking for an actor to play a young Kirk. But William Shatner won't be appearing in the movie.
Here a part of the conversation between Quinto and Nimoy
Quinto: Hi Leonard, how are you doing?
Nimoy: Great, how are you?
Quinto: I'm great. What do you think of the casting choice that they chose to replace you in the new film?
Nimoy:: People have been asking me why I'm doing this movie, and I think the answer is pretty simple — we have a great director and a wonderful actor playing Spock, the young Spock, and the answer is: It was logical!
During the event, Abrams also revealed new artwork for the second teaser poster with the original series look — but this time the logo is inverted and written with starry letters, all on a white background.
Can’t wait to watch this movie and feel a stong logical presence of Vulcans on the big screen again.
Long live and prosper!
(Photo credits and part of transcript from www.startrek.com)
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