Benedict Cumberbatch, star of BBC One's popular series Sherlock, has been confirmed to join the cast of JJ Abram's sequel to his 2009 re-boot of Star Trek.
Having risen to stardom in the role of Sherlock Holmes in 2010, Cumberbatch has well and truly got his foot in the door of Hollywood success and has caught the eyes of the likes of Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson. Cumberbatch is due to feature in Jackson's current project The Hobbit (starring Sherlock co-star Martin Freeman), voicing the roles of Smaug the dragon and the Necromancer in the upcoming two-part cinematic adaptation of Tolkien's prequel to the Lord of the Rings. He is also currently appearing as an MI6 Operative in Tomas Alfredson's recent adaptation of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, and as Major Stewart in Spielberg's War Horse, which has been tipped for success at this year's Oscars.
Although several reports suggest that Cumberbatch will be taking on the role of the villain in the upcoming Star Trek sequel, nothing has been confirmed as of yet. It has been reported that Cumberbatch will be taking on the role which had initially been cast by Benicio Del Toro. After talks with Del Toro broke down, the team began to consider other actors (such as Edgar Ramirez), but ultimately Cumberbatch “blew them all away” with his audition.
Also joining the cast will be Noel Clarke, set to play the role of a family man, and Alice Eve. Whatever Benedict Cumberbatch's role may be, this film certainly promises to be rather spectacular! 2013 can't come quick enough.
Filming for Star Trek II is due to start in a few weeks, and will be screening some time next year.
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