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US Release:	17 May 2013
Prod. #:	012
Director:	J.J. Abrams
Written by:	Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman, Damon Lindelof
Producers:	J.J. Abrams, Bryan Burk, Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci

The untitled Star Trek sequel (also known as Star Trek XII) is the follow-up to the 2009 film Star Trek. The creative team of director J.J. Abrams, writers Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman, and Damon Lindelof and producer Bryan Burk of Bad Robot Productions will return. [1] The sequel is currently set for release on 17 May 2013 and will be the first Star Trek movie to be released in 3D. [2]

Plot details

At the 2011 Los Angeles Times Hero Complex Film Festival, Orci, Kurtzman, and Lindelof confirmed the film would deal with the "ripple effect" of Vulcan's destruction. They said between films the crew would've had a few more adventures, but they are still not fully familiar with each other. They added that the mirror universe would not be involved. [3]

Cast

All of the major actors in the film – namely, those portraying the core crew members of the USS Enterprise (John Cho, Simon Pegg, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoë Saldana, Karl Urban, and Anton Yelchin) – are contracted to appear in this film. [4] Bruce Greenwood has returned. [5]

On 4 November 2011, Variety reported that Academy Award-winning actor Benicio del Toro (Traffic, The Wolfman) is expected to be offered the role of the villain in the sequel. [6] Latino Review reported that Del Toro would play Khan Noonien Singh, a report which Abrams said was "not true." [7] Soon thereafter, it was revealed that del Toro's deal fell through and that he would not be appearing in the film. [8] Edgar Ramirez and Jordi Molla are named as possible replacements. [9] On 4 January, Variety announced Benedict Cumberbatch would be playing the villain. [10]

On 30 November, it was announced that Alice Eve had been selected for a lead role in the film. Though the role has not been revealed, it is believed to be new to the Star Trek canon. [11] On 5 December, Peter Weller was announced as having joined the cast in an unknown role. [12] Weller previously played John Frederick Paxton on Star Trek: Enterprise.

On 4 January 2012, Variety reported British actor Noel Clarke will be joining the cast as a family man with a wife and young daughter. [13] Two days later, Entertainment Weekly announced that Nazneen Contractor will be playing the wife of Clarke's character.

According to an article in The New York Times, a pair of Vulcan ears was drawn onto a picture of a female actor, possibly hinting at a character being considered. [14] Soon afterward, Dollhouse actress Dichen Lachman also tweeted a picture of herself with drawn on Vulcan ears and eyebrows. [15]

Leonard Nimoy stated that he does not expect to return as the original Spock in this movie. [16] Bruce Greenwood will be back to reprise his role as Christopher Pike. [17]

With the announcement of the sequel, fans once again began a campaign to bring Christopher Doohan back to the Enterprise, stating that the Enterprise needs a Doohan. [18]

Development

The sequel's development was announced on 30 March 2009, over a month before the first film was released. The writers were aiming to deliver the script to Paramount by Christmas 2009 for a possible summer 2011 release, but the release changed to 2012 with no script being written as that initial target neared. [19] Lindelof said the jumping off point for the story was deciding whether Khan Noonien Singh would be the villain or not, as they weighed the pros and cons of him appearing. [20]

Abrams was asked what number should the sequel have and he noted that if they make a sequel, "it would have a subtitle instead of a number." [21] At the end of the Star Trek DVD commentary, someone jokingly refers to the sequel as Pineapple.

Abrams and Orci told the Los Angeles Times they have heard that fans would like modern, relevant issues to be explored in the sequel. [22] At the Blu-ray/DVD launch for Star Trek, Lindelof indicated some of the film may be set during the time frame of the previous film, which was from 2233 to 2258. Orci told Anthony Pascale he was looking at novels by Arthur C. Clarke or Larry Niven, particularly The Mote in God's Eye (in a post he made on their forum), for inspiration, and that he was rewatching original episodes and examining their stories in the context of the alternate reality. [23]

In February 2011, Robert Orci and Damon Lindelof announced they were in the process of writing the script for the the film and had relocated themselves to a hotel room for five weeks in order to better do it without any distractions. They also asked for fan input on what the general consensus is for the "proper" name of the main deflector dish that has been an integral part of starship design throughout Star Trek. [24]

Orci indicated that filming would begin in fall 2011. He added the film would build on the previous one, but it still had to attract new fans and stand by itself without relying on its predecessors. [25] Karl Urban added that filming could begin in September or November. [26] The film's pre-production or "prep" has been in progress since April 2011, based on a detailed seventy-page outline of the story. Orci stated they were awaiting Abrams' approval on a completed script, who was otherwise preoccupied with completing Super 8. [27] After that film's release, Abrams estimated that making Super 8 had put the Star Trek sequel "probably six months behind". [28]

Simon Pegg claimed that the untitled sequel will begin filming late 2011. [29] Orci, Kurtzman, and Lindelof countered that while Abrams could begin filming in September and have the film out the following June as he did on Super 8, ultimately it may not be best for the film, as Star Trek would naturally require more intensive post-production than that film. [30]

After earlier hints of a change in the filming and release schedule, it has been confirmed that the film will not be released on June 2012, with that date instead going to the G.I. Joe sequel. Filming has been hinted to start in January, although that has not been officially stated outside of comments by Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman. [31] [32] [33] [34] J.J. Abrams is going to direct. [35]

Production

As of 16 November 2011 it was confirmed that the production will start on 15 January 2012. Set construction already started and Industrial Light & Magic is also currently working on the effects of the film. The third draft script is currently in works and Abrams scouted a possible location for a "jungle planet" in Hawaii. Another scene will be shot at a museum in Los Angeles which will stand-in as a "famous Star Trek location". [36]

On 23 November 2011, it was reported that the sequel will be shot in 3D for a 17 May 2013 release. [37] Abrams later clarified the film will be shot in 2D and converted into 3D during post-production. [38] It will be the first official 3D Star Trek production.

TrekMovie reported that shooting of the sequel started on 12 January 2012. Due to the permanent sets of NCIS: Los Angeles on Paramount Stage 8 and 9 the production will also be filming at the Sony Studios in Culver City. It also appeared that Hawaii was not chosen for "jungle scenes" but a location in Southern California. [39] Paramount officially announced the start of principal photography on 14 January 2012. [40] Other filming locations will include Budweiser Brewery, Dodger Stadium, Long Beach City Hall, MCAS Tustin and the Vasquez Rocks. [41]

According to Abrams', filming is expected to last four months. [42] Michael Giacchino confirmed he will return to compose the film's music score. [43]

At the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con, Roberto Orci hinted at changes to the Enterprise design and the opening credits. [44] He commented upon commencement of filming that the engineering designs have been altered. [45]

Designer Neville Page has said if there were Klingons, he would have to explore a rationale for their appearance such as their long hair, and give their species a varied appearance, perhaps with different races. [46]

On Thursday 2 February 2012 and Tuesday 7 February 2012, Headquarters Casting, owned by Carla Lewis, is seeking background talents for the Trek sequel. According to the casting note they are searching for "attractive/ refined/ upscale or exotic talent ages 35-55 who are well postured/ athletic to thin. Men should be in good shape, ladies must not be overly busty or curvy. The wardrobe is fitted so we need performers who are in great shape and/or on the thin side. Seeking a wide array of different ethnicities for this group, including ethnically ambiguous talent. The work date(s) are TBD, but could be numerous depending on the scene you are selected for. Would require at least one wardrobe fitting. We are submitting additional photos and the photos MUST be current and representative of how you look NOW. Some of the spots that will be picture picked will be quite featured. This is background work and we are seeking both SAG & Non-Union talent. It's possible that non-union performers may need to work SAG (depending on the work day(s) they are ultimately fit for and the number of performers working that day.)". The open call will be held at 3108 W. Magnolia Bl., Burbank CA 91505. [47]

In the final week of January 2012, NASA astronaut and engineer Gregory Chamitoff visited the set of the Untitled Star Trek Sequel.

Links and references

Cast

• Chris Pine as James T. Kirk
• Zachary Quinto as Spock
• Zoe Saldana as Nyota Uhura
• Karl Urban as Leonard McCoy
• John Cho as Hikaru Sulu
• Anton Yelchin as Pavel Chekov
• Simon Pegg as Montgomery Scott
• Bruce Greenwood as Christopher Pike
• Benedict Cumberbatch
• Alice Eve
• Peter Weller
• Noel Clarke
• Nazneen Contractor
• Joseph Gatt
• Jonathon Grant
• Salomon Passariello as Medical Technician

Stunt performers

• John Stoneham, Jr. - Stunt Coordinator
• Max Daniels - stunts
• Cassandra McCormick - stunts
• Mark Ginther - stunt rigger/utility stunts

Crew

• Based upon Star Trek created by Gene Roddenberry
• Alex Kurtzman - Screenplay/ Producer
• Damon Lindelof - Screenplay/ Producer
• Roberto Orci - Screenplay/ Producer
• J.J. Abrams - Producer/ Director
• Bryan Burk - Producer
• Jeffrey Chernov - Producer
• David Ellison - Executive Producer
• Dana Goldberg - Executive Producer
• Paul Schwake - Executive Producer
• David Baronoff - Associate Producer
• Dan Mindel - Cinematographer
• Scott Chambliss - Production Designer
• Maryann Brandon - Editor
• Mary Jo Markey - Editor
• Michael Kaplan - Costume Designer
• Michael Giacchino - Composer
• April Webster - Casting Director, CSA
• Alyssa Weisberg - Casting Director
• Carla Lewis - Extras Casting
• Ramsey Avery - Supervising Art Director
• Easton Michael Smith - Senior Set Designer
• Raj Rihal - Concept Illustrator
• Phillip Boutte, Jr. - Conceptual Designer
• Maury Ruiz - Concept Artist
• Keith Christensen - Costume Concept Artist
• Jonathan Burdeshaw - Sculptor
• Dave Snyder - Makeup Artist
• Brian Sipe - Special Makeup Effects Artist
• Becky Brake - Supervising Location Manager
• Steve Woroniecki - Location Manager
• Scott Trimble - Location Scout
• Michael Kehoe - Craft Service
• Jessica F. Sherman - Casting Assistant
• George J. Hrico - Production Secretary
• Jason W. Mesias - Production Assistant
• Michael Ambrose - Second Unit Gaffer

Unconfirmed cast

• Tom Archdeacon as Ensign Spyke

Unconfirmed stunt performers

• Brian Avery - stunt double: Simon Pegg
• Krista Bell - stunts
• Doug Coleman - stunts
• George Cottle - stunts
• Steve DeCastro - stunts
• Kevin Derr - stunts
• Wade Eastwood - stunts
• Marie Fink - stunt double
• Trevor Habberstad - stunt double: Chris Pine
• Nick Hermz - stunts
• Henry Kingi, Jr. - stunts
• Dave Lane - stunt rigger
• Cheryl Lewis - stunts
• Caryn Mower - stunts
• Lin Oeding - stunts
• Rex Reddick - stunts
• Jimmy N. Roberts - stunts
• Monty L. Simons - stunt rigger
• Aaron Toney - stunts
• Frank Torres - stunt rigger
• Steve Upton - stunt rigger
• Marcus Young - Fight Coordinator

Unconfirmed stand-ins

• Brandon Stacy - stand-in & photo double for Zachary Quinto

Unconfirmed crew

• Anthony Almaraz - Set Costumer
• Maryellen Aviano - Extras Casting Coordinator
• Leo Azevedo - Key Assistant Location Manager
• Scott Barnes - Lighting Programmer
• Todd Bennett - Plasterer
• Kerry Joseph Blackman - Assistant Editor
• Frankie Bourne - Production Assistant
• Michelle Brattson - Production Supervisor
• Shawn D. Bronson - Art Department Assistant
• Chris Bryant - Production Assistant
• Dorothy Bulac - Specialty Costumer
• Ian Calip - Second Assistant Director
• Lorrie Campbell - Set Designer
• Laura Caulfield - Production Legal
• Matt Chase - Craft Service Assistant
• Peter Chase - Craft Service
• Steve Christensen - Art Director
• David Cohen - Mold Shop Supervisor
• Joseph Richard Collins - Specialty Costumer
• Kit Conners - Production Assistant
• Jason De Meo - Second Assistant Accountant
• Kathleen Doise - DGA Trainee
• John Eaves - Conceptual Illustrator
• Blake Fabian - Digital Asset Manager
• Heidi Falconer - Unit Publicist
• Kasra Farahani - Art Director
• Robert Fechtman - Set Designer
• Ann Foley - Assistant Costume Designer
• Jeff Frost - Concept Model Maker
• Chris Furia - Production Controller
• Rick Gamez - Prop Fabricator
• Betsy Glick - Costumer
• Michael E. Goldman - Art Director
• Tommy Gormley - First Assistant Director
• Tommy Harper - Unit Production Manager/Co-Producer
• Mila Hermanovski - Costume Buyer
• Emily Hoang - Costume Assistant
• Ruth Hossie - Head Cutter
• Cindy Jones - Department Head: Computer Graphics
• Nick Jordan - Cast and Travel Coordinator
• Tex Kadonaga - Set Designer
• David Karp - Assistant to Jeffrey Chernov
• Martin Allan Kloner - Visual Effects Editor
• Stacia Lang - Key Specialty Costumer
• Tammy S. Lee - Set Designer
• Dawn Y. Line - Key Costumer
• Michael C. Magno - Set Dresser
• Jason Mahakian - Concept Model Maker
• Karen Manthey - Set Decorator
• Karl J. Martin - Set Designer
• Mary L. Mastro - Hair Department Head
• Timothy Oakley - Prop Fabricator
• Harry E. Otto - Art Director
• Ryan J. Pezdirc - Set Production Assistant
• Anne Porter - Set Designer
• Charlotte Rapak - 2nd Unit Assistant Production Coordinator
• Janine Rath - Key Hair Stylist
• Michelle Rejwan - Associate Producer
• Bruce Richter - Construction Carpenter
• Kiersten Ronning - Costume Buyer
• Christopher S. Ross - Conceptual Illustrator
• Shaun Russell - Sculptor
• Jenny Sandell - Production Coordinator
• Scott Schneider - Set Designer
• Constantine Sekeris - Conceptual Designer
• Anna Seltzer - Costume Assistant
• Julie Shack - Set Costumer
• Jason Shupe - Flying Camera Operator
• Andrew M. Siegel - Property Master
• Erica L. Silverman - Casting Associate
• Chris Snyder - Construction Coordinator
• George Streicher - Post-Production Assistant
• Tommy Tancharoen - Transportation Coordinator
• Laurel Taylor - Specialty Costumer
• Joshua D. Thatcher - Lighting Console Programmer
• Phyllis Thurber-Moffit - Lead Dyer
• Bill Traetta - Specialty Costumer
• Kacy Treadway - Specialty Costumer
• James W. Tyson - Costume Supervisor
• Gillian Waterman - Costume Buyer
• Leah Woodworth - Extras Casting Assistant
• Jane Wuu - Set Designer

Production companies

• Paramount Pictures
• Bad Robot
• Skydance Productions
• Kurtzman/Orci
• Industrial Light & Magic - Special Effects
• Headquarters Casting - Background Talent Casting
• Digital Media Services - Digital marketing asset management
• Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment - Camera Dollies
• BT Industrial Supply - Expendables
• Direct Tools & Fasteners - Expendables
• Dolby Laboratories - Sound Mix
• Monster Picture Crane - Stunt Rigging Crane
• Road Rebel - Production Travel
• Hand Felted Shoes - Costume accessories [48]

External links

• Template:IMDb-link
• Untitled Star Trek sequel at Wikipedia
• Untitled Star Trek sequel at Memory Alfa
• Announcement at Variety
• Interview at MTV

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