During a Diplomatic
Mission on the Federations Behalf on the planet Nimbus III, the Enterprise is
attacked by Klingon Command – Commander Kruge, while his soldiers attack Kirk and
Spock – who are brokering peace on Nimbus III. Kirk and Spock escape and are beamed
aboard the enterprise – only for Chang to fire on the Enterprise resulting in
the death of Chekov, something Kirk takes personally. The Enterprise escapes
the conflict leaving behind a Photon Bomb that disables Chang’s Klingon War
Bird marooning him on Nimbus III.
3 Months Later, Kirk drowns
his sorrows in alcohol, causing Starfleet to lose faith with him. He’s
approached by Carol Marcus attempting to help but also so she can tell him she’s
pregnant – to which a Drunk Kirk passes out before hearing.
On Vulcan an Insurgent is
captured in the temple of Sha-Ka-Ree and brought before the High Council, he
then takes the Council, and its leader – Selek, Hostage. The Insurgent forces Selek
to give up a relic revealing coordinates to another temple. The Insurgent
forces Selek to send a distress signal to Starfleet, attracting a Star Ship. Selek
refuses until he sees a massive group of Insurgents following the leader
holding him hostage. The Leader states refusal would be “Illogical.”
Starfleet command receives
the distress signal, and requests that the Enterprise respond to the signal, while
also being provided an additional Medical Officer with Carol Marcus, Ensign
Jaylah, and a new Security chief in the from of Willard Decker. With all crew positions
filled among the traditional Bridge Crew, the Enterprise leaps off for New
Vulcan.
Arriving to New Vulcan they
begin radio frequencies with the Insurgent who reveals himself as Sybok, an
outcast Vulcan. The threat of facing Sybok worries Spock, when Kirk pushes Spock
for an answer, Uhura questions if he was warned by Ambassador Spock of him,
Spock replies “He did not have to.” And begins negotiations for a cease fire.
Sybok forces Spock to beam down to the planet so they meet face to face, while
Kirk, Deckard, and Bones lead an away mission to rescue the council.
During the away mission
Spock and Sybok argue, philosophizing over Sha-Ka-Ree, Spock insists the hunting
of such fables is dangerous and illogical, Sybok argues it’s the opposite. Meanwhile
Kirk and the away team get captured by the Insurgents. Sybok uses their safety
to leverage his terms and forces Spock to beam him aboard the Enterprise allowing
Sybok to take it over, by offering those suffering “Freedom from their pain”
Kirk, Spock, Bones, and
Deckard are captured, while Jaylah escapes and with the help of Scotty
jailbreak the captured crew. Kirk and company make their way back to the Bridge
to face Sybok, who instead forces them to face their pain – Kirk battles his
guilt over Chekov, refusing to confront it, as he “Needs his pain” so he never forgets
his crew’s sacrifice – Spock battles the Guilt he has over losing his mother, but
fights back saying he isn’t the angry child that lost his mother, but someone
who’s lived on to honor her memory by being in Starfleet – Bones faces the
death of his father and accepts the choice he made in ending his Father’s life
despite a cure being found days later – Decker is forced to understand the
shadows he chases in search for greatness and ignoring the role he plays in a team.
Upon their revelations
Kirk is brought to Nimbus III per the coordinates of the Artifact. Sybok, along
with Kirk and Spock beam down to the surface and search for a hidden temple,
where Commander Kruge has re-established a new Klingon society on Nimbus III. The
three Battle the Klingon forces, so that Sybok can extract an Amulet of the Sha-Ka-Ree
priest – a device that allows one to channel the greater power of Sha-Ka-Ree to
whomever possess it. Kruge sends his soldiers after Kirk and the away party,
leading to a firefight on Nimbus III, and seeing Kirk kill Kruge, avenging Chekov’s
death, Kirk only feels worse for his actions and the away party are returned to
the Enterprise.
Returning to the
Enterprise Sybok instructs Sulu to take them to the great barrier. Kirk and
crew are imprisoned again, this time under Sybok’s guidance. Sybok begins to
feel annoyed at Spock’s rejection – forcing Spock to reveal their shared
parentage. Spock explains the artifact Sybok used to find the amulet belonged
to a Vulcan Princess, Sybok’s mother who willed it to Sarek and upon his passing
it was willed to his brother Selek. The revelation taunts Sybok as he speaks
highly of Spock’s mother and her encouragement for him to explore his feelings
as he wished, rather than the nomadic way Vulcan insisted. They share an
appreciation over Spock’s mother.
As they arrive to the
great barrier, Spock please Sybok to listen to Logic, and allow himself to be
turned in. Sybok refuses as they’re at the cusp of greater discovery, telling Spock
they shall truly live up to the federation’s motto to “Boldly go where none
have gone before.”
They
arrive to the great barrier, Sybok orders his insurgents to take the ship
Beyond the barrier and as they pass it – they find a planet. Sybok readies
himself to beam down – Kirk refuses. Insisting He, Spock, Bones, and Decker join
the boarding party, Sybok agrees. They Arrive to the planet’s surface, Sybok
places the amulet on his chest. They watch in astonishment as a temple forms in
front of them.
They journey
down to discover a frail Old Man, whom Sybok mistakes for Sha-Ka-Ree. The Old
Man questions how they made it, Sybok approaches him explaining his journey and
how he came beyond the barrier, Sybok closes the distance, the Old Man backs up
once he notices the Roden-Amulet. Sybok grabs the Old Man killing him and absorbing
his power into the Amulet. Kirk and Spock attempt to dissuade Sybok. Sybok
attacks them for ‘Not believing in a real God.’
Kirk and company escape
the temple, Sybok pursues them, toying with them. They fire phasers at Sybok as
they rise to the surface, with no effect. Sybok sends bolts of energy through
Kirk and Bones. Decker leaps in front of Spock taking a bolt of energy. Bones
helps Kirk up, they help Deckar. Spock looks to Kirk, communicates with the Enterprise,
ordering them to beam Kirk, Decker, and Bones aboard. Spock approaches Sybok
attempting to reason with him. They mind meld with each other, the power shoots
Spock back, injuring him. Spock communes with the Enterprise, telling them to
stop Sybok they must destroy the Roden Amulet.
Kirk orders the
Enterprise to focus phasers and weapons on the Roden Amulet, Spock takes cover,
and the Enterprise blasts Sybok – Sybok retaliates by shooting energy at the
Enterprise. Spock uses the Nerve Pinch to break Sybok’s focus, the Amulet
shatters, Energy waves echo – injuring both Sybok and Spock. Spock stands, in
better shape. Sybok sits unable to stop. He attempts to strangle his Spock.
Spock disarms him and apologizes. Spock tells Sybok he loves him and breaks his
neck. Spock collapses.
Spock wakes in the infirmary
surrounded by the Crew. Kirk asks Spock how he’s doing. Spock comments he needs
to visit New Vulcan. On New Vulcan, Spock carries the body of his brother to
the Katric Arc, insisting on a proper burial. Spock leaves – Selek watches over
him as he leaves.
In Kirk’s quarters, Carol
tells Kirk she is pregnant with his child. Kirk asks if she knows what it is,
and she tells him it’s a boy. Kirk insists he wants to be apart of the child’s
life. Kirk asks’ Carol if she thought of any names for the baby, Carol responds
with the name David, Kirk asks if he can suggest a middle name, and it’s
decided their child will be named “David Pavel Kirk.”
The crew assembles in
full, Marcus and Decker now apart of the crew. The Enterprise sets out on her
continuing mission to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and
civilizations, going where no one has gone before.
Returning
Crew Members
Michael
Giacchino – Composer
Simon
Pegg – Screenwriter
Doug
Jung – Screenwriter
Justin
Lin - Director
JJ
Abrams – Producer
Alex
Kurtzman – Producer
Roberto
Orci – Producer
Having
this crew return for a fourth Trek Film is Logical. Together they’ve crafted
the Kelvin Timeline Films and have really redefined Star Trek. After Beyond,
there’s really no other director I want than Justin Lin, he took the best of
classic Trek and New Trek to craft a perfectly exciting, entertaining, and
overall thrilling film. With a story dealing with both Chekov’s death and the
looming personal threat of Sybok would allow Lin to tell a much deeper and emotional
story fitting of a more Classic Trek Edge. There’s no doubt this crew can
continue to redefine and continue the thrilling adventures of the Enterprise
Crew.
Returning
Cast Members
Chris
Pine – Captain James T. Kirk
Zachary
Quinto – Spock
Karl
Urban – Leonard ‘Bones’ McCoy
Zoe
Saldana – Nyota Uhura
Simon
Pegg – Montgomery “Scotty” Scott
Alice
Eve – Carol Marcus
John
Cho – Hikaru Sulu
Deep
Roy - Keenser
Sofia
Boutella - Jaylah
This cast is a perfect modern rendition of the Enterprise. Not one performer would I switch out. They are in-tune with their roles and are all perfectly fun. Pine continues to become an exceptional Captain Kirk, and as always Quinto was born to play Spock. All together for a Fourth Trek Film, this cast is absolutely necessary, and while it is unfortunate Anton Yelchin can’t be a part of this cast, adding his character’s demise absolutely serves his absence in a meaningful and honorable way.
Lt. Will Decker [Height: 6’ 0”, Age: Early 30’s]: A
new recruit to the enterprise, taking over Mr. Chekov’s position. He’s an admirer
of Captain Kirk, and has been inspired by Kirk to Join Starfleet and hopes to
one day become Captain of the Enterprise.
Nicholas
Hoult [Height: 6’ 3”, Age: 30, Notable Works: Warm Bodies, X-Men {Franchise}, Tolkien]:
Hoult is one of the few truly rising stars in Hollywood, and after his lengthy
reign as Beast in Fox’s X-Men films, it’s time to see him explore new and interesting
roles. A role like Decker is a loosely defined role, but with some footing in
existing Star Trek lore, perfect for an actor as dynamic and intense as Hoult. With
the benefit of the Kelvin timeline it allows an actor like Hoult to step into
the role and make is something wholly unique and fitting of the rebooted Star
Trek Franchise.
Selek [Height: 6’ 0”, Age: 100’s]: Brother of Sarek,
Uncles to both Spock and Sybok. Upon Sarek’s death he inherited a Vulcan
artifact that once belonged to a Vulcan Princess, as well as serving his
brother’s place on the High Council on New Vulcan. (Note: The image used for
Selek is an image of Sarek from Star Trek The Original Series, as The only
known image of Selek – which was an alias used by Spock in the Animated Series –
was a cartoon image and didn’t fit the tone of this cast)
Stephen
Dillane [Height: 6’ 0”, Age: 63, Notable Works: The Greatest Game Ever Played,
Game of Thrones, Darkest Hour]: Dillane is a wonderful actor and is someone who’s
rise to prominence through Game of Thrones hasn’t really been explored. He’s
proven to be an intense and versatile actor fitting for the Star Trek
Franchise. Taking a new role like this would give him some room to make it his
own but also work within the tradition of Star Trek’s characters.
Commander Kruge [Height: 5’ 10”, Age: N/A]: A Klingon Commander
intent on seeing a war spark between the Federation and the Klingon Empire. He
takes an opportunity to attack Kirk, which results in his marooning and the
death of Pavel Chekov.
Michael
Shannon [Height: 6’ 3”, Age: 46, Notable Works: Man of Steel, The Shape of
Water, Knives Out]: Michael Shannon is an unparralled actor, his work is strong
and fueled by tension and intensity. Putting him in a role like Kruge is
entirely fitting of Shannon’s talent. Look no further than his rendition of General
Zod for why he works so excellently in the role. He’s got the right voice and
screen presence to match the power brought by Christopher Lloyd’s rendition.
Sybok [Height: 6’ 1”, Age: Mid 40’s]: Spock’s elder brother.
A Full-Blooded Vulcan who was shunned after refusing to complete Kulinar and
sought out knowledge based on emotion rather than logic. He was obsessed with
an ancient Vulcan deity Sha-Ka-Ree, whom he believed represented all gods. After
Vulcan’s destruction a hole formed in Sybok’s heart, causing him to seek out
Sha-Ka-Ree to restore what was once destroyed by the war criminal Romulan:
Nero.
Lee
Pace [Height: 6’ 5”, Age: 41, Notable Works: The Hobbit {Trilogy}, Guardians of
the Galaxy, Halt and Catch Fire]: To be Perfectly honest, I love Lee as an
actor and when it came to casting Sybok he was the only choice. He is a
wonderful actor and his work has perfectly demonstrated why he fits this role so
well. He has that level of intensity, strength, and emotion to do everything
Lawrence Luckinbill did with Sybok and fit it in the Kelvin timeline. He has so
much of that energy that Quinto carries as Spock that to cast anyone else in the
role of Sybok would be Illogical.
The Elder/Sha-Ka-Ree [Height: N/A, Age: N/A]: An
Ancient being of immense power, desperate to break free of the great barrier
and wreak havoc across the galaxy. His rage is particularly potent for anyone
of the “Collective” the Powerful interdimensional beings responsible for his
imprisonment. Once he is greeted by Sybok he is excited then terrified once he
sees the device Sybok wields, a “Roden Amulet” capable of drawing out his abilities,
leaving him fragile and mortal.
Gary
Oldman [Height: 5’ 9”, Age: 62, Notable Works: Bram Stoker’s Dracula, The Fifth
Element, Darkest Hour]: Gary Oldman, the most versatile actor to ever grace the
screen. Few actors have carried the dramatic portfolio with such expertise as
Oldman. Any film or show to feature Oldman is instantly better because of it.
He’s an actor who’s wanted by just about any film production, so putting him in
Star Trek would be a no brainer. He could carry this role with the level of
vulnerability and menace as I Imagine it.
This is a really interesting idea. Kudos.
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