Also from Empire (via Trek Movie), Simon Pegg reveals that John Harrison may use his wily ways to gain a few allies - however briefly - among the crew of The Enterprise. I guess that's what was up with the whole pressing hands on the glass thing anyway.
“It’s a modern take on terrorism in a way. It looks at why Benedict is doing what he’s doing. There are motives that make you think he’s not a bad guy and alliances form. All the time we’re being puppeteered by this John Harrison, even Kirk falls for it. He manipulates us as much as the audience.”
Star Trek Into Darkness hits theaters May 9th, 2013 (UK) and May 17th, 2013 (US)