The rapid spread of covid19 is an important reminder that global events are. In our exclusive interview, simon pegg reveals why starfleet should never become a military. Ultimately, if we love star trek, we are all on the same page, we all want genes idea of a tolerant inclusive, diplomatic and loving universe to become a reality. During an interview with happy sad confused podcast, pegg clarified that he is not writing the third script for the next installment of the star trek movie franchise. Scott davis interviews simon pegg at the rakuten tv empire awards held in london on the 18th of march 2018. Dec 18, 2015 simon pegg, who just happens to be one of the actors in the actual movie, also wasnt super into the trailer, which some fans thought wasnt star trek enough or had too much of a fast and. Simon pegg has a message for those who say that star trek into darkness is the worst movie ever made of the franchise. Jul 16, 2016 star trek beyond is an upcoming american science fiction action film and the sequel to star trek into darkness 20. Why simon pegg didnt like the star trek beyond trailer. Interview with simon pegg, the writer of star trek beyond the current scotty tells us why writing star trek beyond was a wish he had to fulfill. Jan 02, 2017 simon pegg on fame, family and filming star trek actor simon pegg has reevaluated whats really important in his life, following the tragic death of star trek beyond costar anton yelchin the big interview. The comedic actorwriter passed along that sentiment during an.
Pegg is currently making the promotional rounds on behalf of the worlds end, his new scificomedy out today and in a theater near you. I think it was poorly marketed, to be honest, he said. Simon pegg not impressed by the star trek beyond trailer. Interview with simon pegg, who plays scotty in star trek into darkness. He tells carole cadwalladr where it all went interstellar. Simon pegg, star trek beyond star, didnt love the movie. Chris pine on simon pegg, playing sinatra, and star trek. Pegg is currently making the promotional rounds on behalf of the worlds end, his new scificomedy out now and in a theater near you. In an interview with gold derby, simon pegg spoke about star trek 4, anton yelchin, and his own projects. Enterprise reunited last month for the third entry in paramounts rebooted star trek series, star trek beyond, although their was one noticeable absentee. Simon pegg and justin lin had to destroy star trek to save it the. Its not concerned with where they went with 2009s star trek or the followup. The first star trek beyond trailer was recently released, and to put it mildly, it was divisive.
Before i met pegg, i was warned that he wasnt the easiest to interview. The star of shaun of the dead talks about his new book, nerd do well. Emily ratajkowski is writing a book of essays on her iphone. Impossible fallout, where simon pegg was seen with star trek 4 director s. Abrams star trek into darkness, pegg came up with the idea to tell his fellow. One of the biggest fans he attracted was director j. Also, half my family are scottish and i want to be able to go there now and again without being booed.
From spaced to star trek by way of star wars, simon pegg has become hollywoods hottest geek. Quentin tarantino is not happy with simon peggs comments. Simon pegg talks about honoring 50 years of trek with star trek beyond evergreen movie simon pegg star trek beyond star trek about 3 years ago by ben pearson it must be pretty crazy to be simon pegg these days. Now on the back of starring in two star trek films and being an vital cog. The force awakens, and the upcoming star trek beyond. We visit the set of star trek beyond, and speak to simon pegg, who talks about writing and acting in the latest film, the kirkscott relationship, and more. Simon pegg says star trek beyond does not conclude a trilogy. Recently the cast and creative team of the film sat down to talk to press about the latest installment of the series. One person who was not a fan of this first look is writer and star simon pegg, and heres why. Speaking with trek movie, simon pegg who played scotty in jj abrams star trek reboot and will reprise the role in the sequel talks about the possibility of scotty being more serious than what. Apr 16, 2018 despite there being no official announcements surrounding the current star trek movie franchise and its future, star simon pegg says that he knows there will be more coming to the series when. Simon pegg explains why star trek beyond disappointed at.
Jul 21, 2016 by tim lammers without question, simon peggs career trajectory of late has catapulted him into the stratosphere. Interview with simon pegg, the writer of star trek beyond. Abrams on his next project, star wars episode vii, reports sfx the men reminisce about being children of the 70s and the seismic event they both experienced, otherwise known as star wars. Were hoping this means lots of hidden easter eggs, crossovers and blantent references in our continue reading simon pegg and memory alpha. In the last two years or so, hes juggled being on the sets of the latest mission. His star trek related projects include the star trek compendium, the star trek interview book and the making of star trek ii. His star trekrelated projects include the star trek compendium, the star trek interview book and the making of star trek ii. Simon pegg reflects on star trek beyond talks maddening process, critiques marketing and more. Simon pegg shares outtakes from the set of star trek. Simon pegg, who just happens to be one of the actors in the actual movie, also wasnt super into the trailer, which some fans thought wasnt star trek enough or had too much of a fast and. Read the full interview with simon pegg in the new issue of radio.
Allan asherman is an author and researcher of several genrerelated projects. Simon pegg writing star trek 3 with doug jung film. Dec 17, 2015 the first star trek beyond trailer has come under a fair bit of criticism from fans for being too actionpacked. A star trek animated series aimed at kids with one cool concept and one cool space battle per episode is, imo, the best possible move for franchise viability. Despite there being no official announcements surrounding the current star trek movie franchise and its future, star simon pegg says that he knows there will. When the hilarious simon pegg asked for a quote for his book, i said no. But as far as star trek films go, beyond is absolutely the best film since first contact and one of the best trek films period imo. Simon pegg has an explanation for why star trek beyond didnt do well at the box office. I was lost, unhappy and an alcoholic simon pegg at the curtain hotel, east london. Simon pegg explains carol marcus absence in star trek beyond. With star trek beyond opening in theaters this weekend, the other day i landed an exclusive video interview with simon pegg and karl urban. The force awakens as one of the aliens, so he was caught by the press at the european premiere and asked the fan reaction to the recent star trek beyond trailer. Id argue trek also has a problem creating product for children to perpetuate new generations of fans. Simon pegg has given fans an update on the progress on star trek 4 the actor and filmmaker plays scotty in the scifi movie franchise.
Star trek beyond will be a movie for everyone, says simon pegg, and not just a fiftieth anniversary rehash of treks greatest moments established fans will enjoy the movie though, pegg. Star trek into darkness interview with simon pegg and alice eve. In the past seven months, hes appeared in a star wars film with the force awakens and now, another star trek film a pretty amazing feat, considering most actors dont get the opportunity to be in one continue reading interview. Star trek and mission impossible star pegg talks about working with steven spielberg. Dec 17, 2015 the first star trek beyond trailer was recently released, and to put it mildly, it was divisive. The force awakens as one of the aliens, so he was caught by the press at the european premiere and asked the fan. A core ambition of the world has always been to help make international news relevant to readers. Jul 20, 2016 simon pegg and the stars of star trek beyond, the third film in the franchise since jj abramss 2009 reboot, talk to henry barnes about the uks decision to explore a new and potentially. Simon pegg reflects on star trek beyond talks maddening. Like hector, whose shelves are full of books by freud and jung.
Since theyve been answering a lot of the same questions about star trek, plus the fact that i didnt want to talk about spoilers from the movie, i decided to ask some fun questions. Simon pegg wanted to add some scottish authenticity to his role as scotty in the new star trek movie. What does the darkness refer to in the star trek into darkness title, and why is it all kirks fault. Chris pine says simon pegg is the perfect fit for screenwriter star trek star chris pine recently gave a vote of confidence to costar simon pegg, who has been tapped to cowrite the script of star trek 3. Screen shot simon pegg star trek into darkness has taken a break from acting, to sit down and interview his star trek director j. In the first chapter of simon peggs new memoir, nerd do well, the actor. The latest instalment, star trek beyond, was released in.
Aug 31, 2015 simon pegg reveals a few onset bloopers and a chance to win two new prizes when you donate to win a walkon role in star trek beyond in the final 48 hours. Simon pegg says i know were doing more when it comes to the question of whether the cast of the latest star trek franchise will reunite for another movie. Many have put it down to the fact fast and furious director justin lin is at the. Simon pegg explains why the new star trek movie is all. Aug 21, 20 simon pegg has a message for those who say that star trek into darkness is the worst movie ever made of the franchise. Obviously, its important to me that the scottish audience accept me as scottish. The first star trek beyond trailer has come under a fair bit of criticism from fans for being too actionpacked. It is the th film in the star trek film franchise and the third installment. Making a movie is tedious work and, generally, levity on set is appreciated. Jan 22, 2015 but lets take a look at some of the better star trek movies of the past. Simon pegg on fame, family and filming star trek actor simon pegg has reevaluated whats really important in his life, following the tragic death of star trek beyond costar anton yelchin the big interview. Simon pegg on star trek beyond and writing the film collider.
Jul 23, 2015 having stumbled across this snippet on treknews of an interview with simon pegg with the new york daily news, we are pleased to learn that simon pegg has been referring to memory alpha whilst writing for star trek. How simon pegg feels about star trek landing a female. Not as in plain old but as in its merely a new standalone episode featuring the same characters on a whole new adventure. Simon pegg cowrote the script for star trek beyond, in addition to playing scotty, so if he is going to write star trek 4 as well, he would be one of the first people in on the project. Star trek actor simon pegg, who plays montgomery scotty scott in the j. Despite the recent statements from his star trek co star zachary quinto, actor and screenwriter simon pegg revealed that he is not working on a script for star trek 4. In the last couple of weeks we reported on some comments from simon pegg about the possible next star trek movie, made while he has been out promoting ready player one. Whatever pegg, jung and the rest of the team are cooking up, itll have to be ready soon, as star trek 3 is set for release in july 2016, and has been reported to be set to start shooting in. Apr 15, 2018 simon pegg says i know were doing more when it comes to the question of whether the cast of the latest star trek franchise will reunite for another movie. Despite the recent statements from his star trek costar zachary quinto, actor and screenwriter simon pegg revealed that he is not working on a script for star trek 4. Simon pegg on tarantinos rrated star trek film empire. The star trek and shaun of the dead actor made the comments in this weeks edition of radio times. Chris pine says simon pegg is the perfect fit for screenwriter star trek star chris pine recently gave a vote of confidence to costar simon pegg.
In the below video interview with our fandangos erik davis, beyonds writer and costar simon pegg says its just another star trek movie. Jul 17, 2017 ultimately, if we love star trek, we are all on the same page, we all want genes idea of a tolerant inclusive, diplomatic and loving universe to become a reality. Simon pegg was surprised the star trek beyond trailer is not. Mar 27, 2018 simon pegg has an explanation for why star trek beyond didnt do well at the box office. Simon pegg s comments on paramounts handling of star trek got us talking plus an interview with the director of the invisible man its sj universe watch our new series fandom irl. He just released his first book, a memoir called nerd do well, which focuses on the childhood passions that made him into the nerd celebrity. Having stumbled across this snippet on treknews of an interview with simon pegg with the new york daily news, we are pleased to learn that simon pegg has been referring to memory alpha whilst writing for star trek. Simon pegg says star trek cast will do another movie. I think he would have been a good choice for star trek, actually. Simon pegg is the british actor who has conquered zombies, aliens and hollywood.
Simon pegg, who has a masked yet key role in star wars. Interviews with people connected with the original star trek series, including gene roddenberry, bring forth a wealth of information and trivia about the popular television show. Abrams produced star trek films, provided an update on the future of the film franchise. For those who have joined this debate in the spirit of discussion and forward momentum, its been a pleasure to see your reactions. Simon pegg explains why star trek beyond disappointed at the box office. Simon pegg explains his scottish accent in star trek. Simon pegg and the stars of star trek beyond, the third film in the franchise since jj abramss 2009 reboot, talk to henry barnes about the uks decision to explore a new and potentially.
Simon pegg shares outtakes from the set of star trek beyond. The new star trek film franchise is packed with stars, in every definition of the word. As montgomery scotty scott, simon pegg has been an integral part of the rebooted star trek series from day one. Star trek beyond is an upcoming american science fiction action film and the sequel to star trek into darkness 20. Simon pegg, doug jung to write star trek 3 page 5 the. Simon pegg and justin lin had to destroy star trek to save it. Quentin tarantino isnt very happy with comments made by simon pegg about the direction of the upcoming new star trek movie read more. The british comedy star has been a longtime fan of star trek so for him it was a dream come true to cowrite the latest installment in the rebooted series. This will be the most enthusiastic, positive and interesting i will ever be. Simon pegg as scotty and sofia boutella as jaylah in star trek. Simon pegg cowriting star trek 3 with doug jung deadline. I posted earlier in the day asking some canon questions about star trek and i noticed how laid back the fandom is in star trek vs star warsthere is so much consternation over the new movies in star wars. Simon pegg reveals a few onset bloopers and a chance to win two new prizes when you donate to win a walkon role in star trek beyond in the final 48 hours.
Pegg has been a favorite with american audiences since the british actor and screenwriters breakthrough debut, the horror comedy shaun of the dead in 2004. Simon pegg has moved into bigger star trek and mission. He has also authored dozens of magazine and newspaper articles on films and television. How simon pegg feels about star trek landing a female director. In a wideranging interview with games radar, pegg provided an update on the future of star trek films as well as a little bit of a postmortem on the previous films.
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