Sofia Boutella Gets a Lead Role in Star Trek 3

6:53 AM EDT 4/13/2015

Sofia Boutella, 33, the Algerian-French actress recently seen on the big-screen as the blade-legged Gazelle in the Kingsman: The Secret Service movie, has been set for a still undisclosed lead role in Star Trek 3, a Paramount/Skydance film produced by Bad Robot based on the classic Gene Roddenberry series, according to Deadline. Also as previously announced by the studio, Star Trek 3 will be released on July 8, 2016, marking the 50-year anniversary of the TV launch of the landmark science-fiction series.Read more

Idris Elba May Play the next Klingon Villain in 'Star Trek 3'

5:49 AM EDT 3/27/2015

Idris Elba, 42, is in early talks to play the villain in Star Trek 3, which Paramount Pictures previously announced will be released on July 8, 2016, marking the 50-year anniversary of the television launch of the landmark science-fiction series.Read more

“Star Trek 3 News”: Simon Pegg to Co-Write Script With Doug Jung

8:00 AM EST 1/26/2015

Simon Pegg who plays Engineer Montgomery “Scotty” Scott in the Star Trek reboot franchise, will write the script for the upcoming third installment of the franchise.Read more

Star Trek 3 News and Updates: Abrams and Orci Out as Director

7:50 PM EST 12/27/2014

After director JJ Abrams dropped off the Star Trek 3 project to concentrate on the Star Wars sequel, Roberto Orci, has also dropped off as a writer and director. Orci has been the writer for the past two installments. He was supposed to be involved in the drafting of the screenplay along with Patrick McKay and John D. Payne. He was even slated to make his directorial debut with the Trek third installment, but dropped off as well. However, Orci will still be part of the project but now acting as a Producer.Read more