With the main cast returning for J.J. Abrams‘ Star Trek sequel, all eyes are glued on what newcomers will board the Enterprise. We have Alice Eve and Peter Weller, with Carlos star Edgar Ramirez the villain favorite, after Benecio del Toro dropped out. Variety now reports another actor to join the ensemble.
Abrams has brought on British actor Noel Clarke, most famous for his recent supporting role in BBC’s Doctor Who. His specific role here is unknown, but will Clarke will play “a family man with a wife and young daughter.” The only thing I’ve seen Clarke in would be Neil Marshall’s bloody epic Centurion, a small stand-out alongside Michael Fassbender in the throw-away blockbuster.
The actor has also found success in his home country, writing and directing such indies as 4.3.2.1 and Adulthood, but his participation here will clearly mark his biggest film yet. Plot details are still under wraps, but we do know the film, written by Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci and Damon Lindelof, will be post-converted to 3D with the possibilities of partially being shot in IMAX.
Star Trek 2 hits theaters May 17th, 2013.
What do you think about the casting of Clarke?