Leonard Nimoy Says Goodbye to Spock and No to Star Trek 2!

Leonard Nimoy Says Goodbye to Spock and No to Star Trek 2!

After announcing his retirement from acting, Nimoy has said that he wont be reprising his role as Spock in future Trek movies...

News
By JoshWilding - Apr 20, 2010 02:04 PM EST
Filed Under: Star Trek
Source: IGN Movies

In an interview with The Toronto Sun, the actor has revealed that he is now leaving acting behind and will not be returning as Spock in the future. "I want to get off the stage. Also, I don't think it would be fair to Zachary Quinto."

Image and video hosting by TinyPic


As for his thoughts on his successor in the role of the USS Enterprise's Vulcan first officer he said, "He's a terrific actor, he looks the part, and it's time to give him some space. And I'm very flattered the character will continue."

Nimoy went on to say that his retirement will also mean that he'll be cutting back on appearances at conventions and fan events.

X-MEN Franchise Producer And DARK PHOENIX Director Simon Kinberg Boards Upcoming STAR TREK Prequel Movie
Related:

X-MEN Franchise Producer And DARK PHOENIX Director Simon Kinberg Boards Upcoming STAR TREK Prequel Movie
STAR TREK 4: Chris Pine Weighs In On Movie Getting Yet Another Writer: I Thought There Was Already A Script
Recommended For You:

STAR TREK 4: Chris Pine Weighs In On Movie Getting Yet Another Writer: "I Thought There Was Already A Script"
DISCLAIMER: ComicBookMovie.com is protected under the DMCA (Digital Millenium Copyright Act) and... [MORE]

ComicBookMovie.com, and/or the user who contributed this post, may earn commissions or revenue through clicks or purchases made through any third-party links contained within the content above.

Do you have what it takes to write for us?
Want to contribute?
blabberingblatherskite
blabberingblatherskite - 4/20/2010, 3:05 PM
That sucks, but he is pretty old, nothing wrong with wanting to kick back the rest of your days.
Spock
Spock - 4/20/2010, 4:11 PM
Yah, I won't be kicking back, I going forward!
KeithM
KeithM - 4/20/2010, 4:51 PM
A true legend. Live long and prosper.
InTylerWeTrust
InTylerWeTrust - 4/20/2010, 4:56 PM
Sad face :(
InstigatorGIRL
InstigatorGIRL - 4/20/2010, 5:33 PM
Hey he had an amazing career and a huge fanbase to this day. If I were to be going out thats how I would want to do it. Props to the guy and hope he has an awesome retirement. Probably trying to lessen the chance that a fanboy will get his DNA. LMAO. jk
answer
answer - 4/20/2010, 5:40 PM
I'm a bit dissapointed he wont be making another appearence as Spock but the man has put in some serious time as our favourite half-Vulcan and he deserves to do what he wants and take some more photos or what ever else he wants! :D
dancingmonkey08
dancingmonkey08 - 4/20/2010, 5:45 PM
Im glad to hear this. Leonard Nimoy is an incredible actor and he will always be the definitive Spock but as Nimoy says it wouldnt be fair on Zachary Quinto. He is Spock now and having another older Spock from the future would confuse things.

Although Im very glad Nimoy was in the newest Star Trek movie because it was a great way to link the new franchise to the old one and it meant it wasnt a total reboot

Well all I say to Leonard is "Live long and prosper"

lol @ InstigatorGirl
DeathWalker
DeathWalker - 4/20/2010, 5:47 PM
good one Skyhook. I am so glad I met him when I did. He was a true gentlemen and he was so accommodating to his fans. I still need a pic of him autograph so I better get a move on.
Flurb
Flurb - 4/20/2010, 5:50 PM
As someone who was minimally into Star Trek before the newest one, I think Zachary Quinto is great for the part of Spock and even better that he has Nimoy's blessings. I loved that they brought Nimoy back, but I'm glad he's stepping down, he knows when to let someone else have their time to shine and that's an honorable trait.
Joe6Pack74
Joe6Pack74 - 4/20/2010, 7:27 PM
He is a legend and will be remembered as one. Time to move to Florida and enjoy life.
OverCross
OverCross - 4/20/2010, 7:32 PM
Well Nimoy.....we salute you

Good job







Sorry I meant really great job
SHAZAM171
SHAZAM171 - 4/20/2010, 7:34 PM
UGH!! Does this mean he's not going to do FRINGE anymore either?? He's the perfect William Bell on FRINGE.
airbeyonder18
airbeyonder18 - 4/20/2010, 8:01 PM
Leonard, we will all miss you. You have impacted each and every one of us with your memorable performances in so many positive ways.
jjmeylar
jjmeylar - 4/20/2010, 8:43 PM
It's about time that he retired. The man has been in the spotlight for so many years as a Sci-Fi symbol. He needs to kick back and relax. I bet he'll wear some Spock ears at his home, sometime, though. The only "Trek" I like is the new film, but as a fan of Sci-Fi: I salute you, Mr. Nemoy. V
PS3geek1
PS3geek1 - 4/20/2010, 10:24 PM
I get to meet him this weekend at Calgary Comic-Con... YEAH... I'm volunteering for it and this is going to be totally awesome to meet Mr. Nemoy and my favorite producer/artist Bruce Tymm... I am too pumped up for this..
gorgeousgeeks
gorgeousgeeks - 4/20/2010, 10:56 PM
WHAT ABOUT WILLIAM BELL?!!!!
Phinehas
Phinehas - 4/21/2010, 12:02 AM
Take a bow, Mr. Nimoy.
bsprecher
bsprecher - 4/21/2010, 4:33 AM
Later, Spock!

Just found out I will be attending the Iron Man 2 premiere in L.A. on Thursday and the press junket on Friday! Stay tuned for more!
StarsandStraps
StarsandStraps - 4/21/2010, 5:10 AM
@PS3geek1

I hope you have a better experience meeting Timm than I -- he sure was a grumpy gus, but I guess many introverted artists are, when confronted by crowds.
vonstallin
vonstallin - 4/21/2010, 7:47 AM
SHAZAM:
I was thinking the same thing...I hope he still Do Fringe because he is perfect for the roll.

I guess he can show up for a few episodes here and there. Cool that he is working with the same writers for star trek and fringe.
TheHulk63
TheHulk63 - 4/21/2010, 8:37 AM
Good for him! He should be able to take it easy and spend his money. Life is way too short.
ROGUEAL1AS47
ROGUEAL1AS47 - 4/21/2010, 9:38 AM
He was great. Just finishing up Star Trek TOS. And I was quite surprised at how entertaining it was. Star Trek reboot was my first Trek experience and after watching TOS I agree Zachary Quinto was the perfect cast. I hope Mr. Nimoy continues as Bell on Fringe as it is one of my favorite shows right now.
Phinehas
Phinehas - 4/21/2010, 11:25 AM
Brent Sprecher
Ooo Ooo
Can I come?? I'm only 45min away from Downtown LA!
Scorpioxfactor
Scorpioxfactor - 4/21/2010, 7:44 PM
I am in about epsiode 8 9 of Season 2 of ST TOS. Nimoy is great. Epsiodes were just like when I was kid when I first saw them. Someone today said that the ST TOS,
was too plastic for him. I said "That is because of your age. You grew up with generation, so you are going to think ST TOS is too old and out of date. You still should watch it to see what it's all about and why everybody says it's classic."
48and2
48and2 - 4/21/2010, 8:22 PM
Like many have said: He's going out on top. Better to leave well enough alone. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. No use beating a dead horse. Etc, etc.

From what I know, his primary hesitation before was that he didn't want to be known just for "Spock"... and (before Star Trek) he didn't like the direction the franchise was going in.

I guess Abrams rectified things well enough and finished off the "alternate dimension Spock" satisfactorily at the least.

Really, his exit in Abram's Trek is eloquent and highly poetic. It is all that was ever needed and will ever need to be said. He rides off into the sunset (or should I say flies off into the galaxy), and leaves room for young Spock to progress.

But we all know in the end - 100+ years down the line Nimoy will still be known for Spock. He was and will forever be a class man, and a class character. Spock is an immortal legend, thanks to Nimoy.

@Brent you lucky [frick]er ! =) I can't believe it's on top of us...
48and2
48and2 - 4/21/2010, 8:26 PM
Definitely need to get a Shatner cameo, and the cast from Next Generation in the next two anyway. Still alot of fun to be had with the old cast/s.
Nightwing09
Nightwing09 - 4/21/2010, 10:54 PM
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
jshark
jshark - 4/22/2010, 2:43 AM
He past his torch, I think he wanted to make sure his legacy was in good hands. After the first two series things went down hill, now it's up again.
BrotherQStark
BrotherQStark - 8/6/2010, 3:40 PM
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! why god why
Related Headlines
Latest Headlines

Hot Headlines Hot Headlines

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Cartoons & Animated Features

Gaming

Anime & Manga

Horror

Action Movies & TV

Pro Wrestling & MMA News
View Recorder