Since the release of the third installment of the Star Trek reboot series, ‘Star Trek Beyond,’ fans have been eagerly waiting for news about a possible fourth movie. With rumors swirling around about the franchise’s future, it’s time to take a closer look at what we know so far.
What We Know About Star Trek 4
After ‘Star Trek Beyond’ hit theaters in July 2016, fans were excited to hear that a fourth film was already in development. Unfortunately, things hit a snag when it was announced that negotiations with Chris Pine and Chris Hemsworth fell through.
The two actors were slated to play James T. Kirk and his father George Kirk, respectively. This left many wondering if the project would move forward without them.
However, in January 2019, it was reported that the project had been shelved indefinitely due to scheduling conflicts with the cast and crew. This news came as a disappointment to fans who had been eagerly waiting for an update on the film’s progress.
The Future of Star Trek Movies
Despite these setbacks, there is still hope for more Star Trek movies in the future. In May 2020, it was announced that Paramount Pictures had hired Kalinda Vazquez to write an original Star Trek movie script. Vazquez is known for her work on ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ and ‘Fear The Walking Dead,’ among other projects.
It’s unclear at this point whether this new project will be connected to the previous reboot films or if it will be a standalone story set within the same universe. However, with Vazquez’s impressive track record and her passion for Star Trek, fans are optimistic about what she will bring to the franchise.
Final Thoughts
While we don’t know if there will be another Star Trek movie anytime soon or what direction it will take if it does happen, fans of the franchise can rest assured that there is still interest in continuing the story. Whether it’s through a fourth reboot movie or a new standalone project, Star Trek has proven to be a timeless franchise that continues to capture the imaginations of audiences around the world.
- Important Points:
- After ‘Star Trek Beyond,’ fans were excited to hear that a fourth film was already in development.
- The project hit a snag when negotiations with Chris Pine and Chris Hemsworth fell through.
- In January 2019, it was reported that the project had been shelved indefinitely due to scheduling conflicts with the cast and crew.
- In May 2020, Kalinda Vazquez was hired to write an original Star Trek movie script.
Sources:
- https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/star-trek-4-chris-hemsworth-deal-falls-through-at-paramount-1128155
- https://www.com/movies/movie-news/star-trek-4-shelved-no-immediate-plans-another-movie-1180891/
- https://variety.com/2020/film/news/star-trek-kalinda-vazquez-new-movie-1234600328/
