J.J. Abrams setting sights on Benicio Del Toro for 'Star Trek 2' villain
Oscar-winner may join Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto in sequel
Benicio Del Toro in 'The Wolfman'
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J.J. Abrams' "Star Trek" sequel may be adding a very big star to its galaxy. Benicio Del Toro is allegedly being courted by the director and Paramount for a mysterious part.
According to Variety, Del Toro and Abrams have met, but no official offer has been made yet. The role is being kept under wraps, but will be that of a villain.
Abrams is directing again from a script by regular collaborators Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci and Damon Lindelof.
Shooting will likely begin early next year, for a summer 2013 release.
The Oscar-winnig Del Toro ("Traffic") recently wrapped Oliver Stone's drug drama "Savages."
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November 4, 2011 at 11:52PM EST Reply to CommentLOL! Typo! His name is Zachary Quinto, not Wuinto. :D
RS Gotta love typos. At least it's close. My mom had applied for something once, and they messed up her name. Her name is Margaret, but they called her Malgalet. Not sure how that happened.
November 5, 2011 at 1:18AM ESTChris
November 5, 2011 at 12:26AM EST Reply to CommentSummer 2013???? Why is this movie taking so long to come out? It's killing me!
hitman007 its killing ME slowly and painfully.......
November 5, 2011 at 12:30AM ESTJ
November 5, 2011 at 1:08AM EST Reply to CommentKHAN!!!!!
ADm Absolutely. KHAAAAAANNNNNN!!!!
November 8, 2011 at 9:56AM ESTRS
November 5, 2011 at 1:16AM EST Reply to CommentWould be interesting to see. I love Benicio, he's a great actor. Looking forward to sequel for sure. I have friends that originally weren't fans of Star Trek, and now that they've seen the newer movie, they're hooked. Hope to keep them that way.