Before the leads left the project, S.J. Clarkson's
Star Trek 4 was set to have two of Hollywood's most valuable Chrises. But now, after an unfortunate turn of events, it currently has none. Not long ago the pair of Chris Pine and Hemsworth left
Star Trek 4 over pay. Since then Paramount has been scrambling to keep the ship on course. But without the two, will the film happen at all?
Recently, during a Trekonderoga panel, actor Karl Urban, who had portrayed Bones over the past three films, opened up on the situation. The actor remained optimistic and confident regarding the prospect of the film and the Chrises' return, but also caused doubt over its existance if they decided not to.
At the moment. I believe the status of the project is really hinging on the availability and the contract negotiations of the two Chrises... Hopefully, we get back for another movie, or two of them. We are just sort of waiting on negotiations. I'm confident we will . . . Chris Hemsworth and Chris Pine subsequently have done big movies, and their quotes have gone up and so I am pretty confident though that Paramount and those guys, they will figure it out. Because I know Chris. We were all in touch recently and everybody wants to do it and make it happen. So, if Paramount is willing there will be a way to make it happen. So, fingers crossed.
Since
Beyond hit theaters in 2016, it is undeniable that both Pine and Hemsworth have gotten more popular among the masses. Due to superhero films like
Wonder Woman, and Hemsworth's comedic and likeable turn in
Thor: Ragnorok, the actors have become more in demand. Assuringly, according to Urban, it seems as though Pine is still very enthusiatic about the franchise. Hopefully the two Chrises' have a change of heart, returning to the franchise that put them on the map in the first place.