New Trek Trailer Hits Early!

Early scenes from the movie, simply named Star Trek, show Captain Kirk as a dropout rebel while Spock is in charge of the bridge.

The film, due to reach cinemas in May, is a ‘prequel’ to the 1960s series that shows how James T Kirk came to be captain of the Enterprise and centres on a Romulan invasion of Vulcan, Spock’s home planet.

The director, JJ Abrams, who created television series Lost, said he wanted the film to feel “legitimate and real” for dedicated fans.

He admitted, however, that he had “never really been a huge Star Trek fan”.

All the famous characters from the original 1960s TV show are present, but played by newcomers. Chris Pine takes the Kirk role originally played by William Shatner, Heroes villain Zachary Quinto plays Spock, Lord of the Rings’ Karl Urban is Bones, and British comedy actor Simon Pegg is Scottie.

Mr Pegg described himself as “pant-wettingly excited” to be in the film. He said: “I’m a fully paid-up geek,” adding that he “couldn’t put into words” the thrill he felt appearing in scenes alongside the Spock character.

Other familiar characters featured included communications officer Uhura, played by Zoe Saldana; Hikaru Sulu, played by John Cho; and Pavel Chekov, played by Anton Yelchin.

View the High Definition Trailer here!