Simon Pegg has shot down rumours that Benedict Cumberbatch is to play iconic villain Khan in STAR TREK 2. Pegg, who will be reprising the role of Scotty in the reboot sequel, has said, ‘It’s not Khan… That’s a myth. Everyone’s saying it is, but it’s not.’
If this is true, fans of the original show will be bitterly disappointed. Khan remains of STAR TREK’s best-loved villains, and takes centre stage in the best of the films, STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN.The character is a genetically engineered human who reigned over us normal folk and caused Captain James T. Kirk all sorts of aggro. He was originally played by Ricardo Montalban.
So, if this is true, exactly who will Cumberbatch be playing? A new character perhaps? Or maybe one of those pre-funny headed Klingons? Pegg would only confirm that the character is ‘not just another disgruntled alien. It’s a really interesting… sort of… thing.’
Helpful.
THN is suspicious. With the movie world on spoiler red alert 24/7 these days, we wouldn’t put it past the bigwigs to throw some disinformation out into the ether. Regardless, after J.J. Abrams’ previous effort, Trekkers are sure to be excited whatever happens.
Just in case, and whist we’re here, let’s have one last ‘Khhhhhaaaaaannnnnn!’
STAR TREK 2 arrives in cinemas 2013.
Source: The Telegraph
Rob
Jun 1, 2012 at 12:57 pm
Innteresting.
I for one am glad he’s not playing Khan.
Assuming he’s not, and this isn’t all some elaborate treble-bluff.