Sequel
The film's major cast members have signed on for two sequels. J. J. Abrams and Bryan Burk will produce, and Abrams will direct. When speaking on the alternate reality established in the 2009 film, Abrams commented that it would be "ridiculous to not be open" to ideas like resurrecting William Shatner's James T. Kirk or recasting Khan Noonien Singh. Orci and Kurtzman explained the dilemma for the sequel was whether to pit the crew against another villain, or to have an "exploration sci-fi plot where the unknown and nature itself is somehow an adversary". On October 2, 2011 it was confirmed by screenwriter Roberto Orci that location scouting was underway. Zachary Quinto, while in an interview for his film Margin Call, stated "Star Trek 2 is on the imminent horizon, I go back to L.A. after this trip to start to prep for it" – "everyone is gearing up". In the interview, he also confirmed that he had yet to read the script. Benicio del Toro was reportedly being considered as Khan, the villain of the film, but ultimately passed on the role.
The sequel, originally scheduled for a release date of June 29, 2012, had to be pushed back 11 months by Paramount for undisclosed reasons. The film is currently scheduled for release on May 17, 2013.
It was reported in January 2012 that British actor Benedict Cumberbatch is to play an unnamed villain in the next Star Trek movie. The new movie has also cast Alice Eve and Noel Clarke.
In September 2012, the title of the sequel was confirmed to be Star Trek Into Darkness.
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