Captain Pike to Return for STAR TREK 2

Captain Pike to Return for STAR TREK 2

One of the screewriters, Bob Orci, sent out a spoiler alert that role of Captain Christopher Pike has been written into the script. But, ill the actor Bruce Greenwood return for the much anticipated sequel?

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By nailbiter111 - Dec 20, 2011 06:12 PM EST
Filed Under: Star Trek
Source: trekmovie.com



During a coversation with TrekMovie.com, co-screenwriter of the Star Trek sequel let one spoiler slip past his lips. He informed the site that Bruce Greenwood's character, Captain Christopher Pike has been written into the script. Now, one of the interesting things is that Greenwood didn't not have an option in his contract for the sequel and it would require the actor signing back on to make it work. According to TrekMovie.com the actor has previously said in the past few years that he would be open to returning.

It's safe to assume that Bruce Greenwood will sign on for the sequel, but instead of being Captain, he'll be an Admirl. Which is the rank he was given at the conclusion of JJ Abrams first Star Trek.

Commenting here at TrekMovie.com yesterday, Star Trek sequel co-writer/producer Roberto Orci let a little sequel tidbit out of the bag with this comment:

Bob Orci: Spoiler alert! We wrote a part for Greenwood. Let us hope he says “Yes!” - TrekMovie.com
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LP4
LP4 - 12/20/2011, 7:17 PM
Great actor
Kamdan
Kamdan - 12/20/2011, 8:05 PM
I hope he's crippled.
dilldog
dilldog - 12/20/2011, 8:27 PM
if he doesn't return they have pike be played by a dummy like they did in TOS

http://www.vilificationtennis.com/wp-content/uploads/pike.jpg
elcaballerooscuro92
elcaballerooscuro92 - 12/20/2011, 8:28 PM
he'll be to busy voicing batman
dilldog
dilldog - 12/20/2011, 8:28 PM
how do you post images in commets?
continuezero
continuezero - 12/20/2011, 8:53 PM
I wish actors would just own roles instead of them always rebooting and recasting. It would be stupid if they replaced Pike. One of the great things about Star Trek (all of them) is that they generally don't recast and that actors always return. In fact alot of actors played multiple roles over several series. Just seemed like actors used to treasure roles instead of them just being a job and then moving on. If they need to recast then don't bring him back. Move on with another storyline.
Luminus
Luminus - 12/20/2011, 8:57 PM
@dilldog:

This should insert your photo.
Luminus
Luminus - 12/20/2011, 8:58 PM
woops. lol. Take the spaces and brackets out from after the "<"

[<] IMG SRC="http://your.url.here/picture.jpg" [>]
cosmicstranger
cosmicstranger - 12/20/2011, 10:46 PM
If Pike is in the film, I would imagine the part would be small.
Thablaqkgoat
Thablaqkgoat - 12/20/2011, 11:36 PM
Unless they base some plot off of Pike and Spock's earlier relationship where they visited that planet, thereby making the villians the Talosians!

Thablaqkgoat
Thablaqkgoat - 12/20/2011, 11:37 PM
Which were already unveiled as a possibility the other day, the facts are adding up!
Thablaqkgoat
Thablaqkgoat - 12/20/2011, 11:40 PM
@continuezero I completely agree and I'd think Greenwood seems like that kind of guy, one to come back. It's so frustrating to recast, though for Harry Potter I think Dumbledore's recast was unavoidable and very well done.

Whoops, three posts in a row :/
bhorwith22
bhorwith22 - 12/21/2011, 5:01 AM
I loved Captain Pike in the first one and I hope he comes back. Bruce Greenwood was the best Pike.
Digitaria51
Digitaria51 - 12/21/2011, 6:54 AM
That's ADMIRAL Pike to you sonny boy!
AC1
AC1 - 12/21/2011, 8:41 AM
@continuezero actually the Captain Pike character was recast when he appeared in the Original Series. He was originally played by Jeffrey Hunter in the original Star Trek pilot episode, and then recast in his next appearance, when he was played by Sean Kenney (although stock footage of Hunter in the role was used in the same episode). But yes, Bruce Greenwood did own the role in the film, and if the character returns, he should too.
continuezero
continuezero - 12/21/2011, 11:02 PM
@ACira Yeah definitely I know what you're talkin about. I realise they've recast a couple of times but for the most part they've been pretty good. I mean even early characters that would return years later or in movies later or in different series later. Its amazing they've kept any changes so minimal imo. I just like Star Trek having that continuity...I dont know. Its just something I've liked about it. It all ties together well.
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