Anton Yelchin In Talks For 'Star Trek' Chekov

Thursday, August 9th, 2007

J.J. Abrams is putting together his bridge crew for Paramount Pictures' 11th film in the "Star Trek" franchise. Russian-born Anton Yelchin is in negotiations to play Pavel Chekov, the Russian-born navigator of the USS Enterprise under the command of James T. Kirk.

Yelchin will join Zachary Quinto and Leonard Nimoy, who will both play the role of Mr. Spock. Casting is under way in New York and London for Kirk, Bones, Uhura, Sulu, Scotty, the film's villain and the Federation captain. Abrams, who will helm the untitled film, is expected to sign bigger-name actors for the latter two parts.

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Simphiwe
You're right! I just saw the trailer on tv just now, looks real cool, not sure about Chekov(f) being Charlie Brewster, I got a cool siegnd in person phot of Peter Vincent (Roddie McDowell) in his fearless vampire suit! Plus I think C. Ferril is one of the coolest actors around. Be cool?!

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