Star Trek XI Chekov To Be Played by Russian Actor August 30, 2007
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First Scotty played by a Scotsman
Now Chekov being played by a Russian. I guess J.J.Abrams and his casting staff on Star Trek XI are aiming for real ethnic authenticity.
Anton Yelchin – a relative unknown in North America has been officially cast as Chekov…
I wonder if he’ll be able to find the ..’nucleal wessel…”
There are also active rumors circulating today on Uhura…nothing official yet though.
And the big question – who will be Kirk still remains.
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Have a great suggestion for Kirk: MAX BEESLEY (horrible name), British guy who stars in BBC TV show HOTEL BABYLON. I never thought Matt Damon was a good pick looks wise, but now I totally see it, as this BEESLEY guy is like a bridge between the young Shatner and Damon.
[…] an interview with IGN , Anton Yelchin (playing Checkov) said that he had been signed on for three […]
[…] No it’s not the Walter Koenig (nuclear wessels) Chekov but the new one Anton Yelchin from Star Trek XI coming in 2009. […]
Um. They’re gonna cast a Russian AS A RUSSIAN, duh.