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Walter Koenig and Nichelle Nichols Talk Star Trek Movie at Scream 2007 Awards

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By GustavoLeao / 11:35, 23 October 2007 / Star Trek: Nemesis

Comic Book Resources posted a brief interview with TOS actors Walter Koenig and Nichelle Nichols. Here are few excerpts from the article.

Speaking on the red carpet at Hollywood Scream 2007 Awards, Koenig admitted he was not familiar with actors cast in the roles of the young Enterprise crew, but he wishes Anton Yelchin (the new Chekov) and the rest of the cast the best. "I'm sure he'll be terrific," Koenig told CBR News. "I'm sure he'll make it his own and not have to answer to anybody."
 
Koenig also talked about reprising his role as Bester in Babylon 5 DVD movies. "I know that Joe [Straczynski] has expressed an interest in having Bester back in one of the DVD films."

Nichols' involvement in Abrams' Star Trek prequel has been a little more hands on than Koenig's, having sat down and talked with Abrams about the project. "And I was just delighted that this young woman, Zoe Saldana, has been chosen for the young Uhura, and I'm really looking forward to it," said Nichols.

Honorary Scream Awards were bestowed upon original "Star Trek" cast members William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, George Takei, Koenig and Nichols, commemorating the 25 th anniversary of the release of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.

The full article can be found here.



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By: Doctor Trekker (Odo's file, contact) @ 18:12:57 on Oct 23, 2007

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It appears that the entire TOS original cast, including Bill Shatner, is supporting the new actors and Abrams movie. I am kinda surprised by this.

You know, I was too at first but the more I thought about it makes sense why they are so supportive. These characters are theirs. They made them what they were. They started out as actors doing job. They each became icons of American history. I'm assuming that they are pleased to know that their characters will be a introduced to a new generation of fans. Such as thus, they themselves will never be forgotten as the original crew of the Enterprise. I know I am kind reaching here, but it is kind of like a parent / child scenario. Our imortality is achieved through our children. Am I making any sense?

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RE: TOS Original Crew Speaks | Report this post to moderator
By: Locutus (Odo's file, contact) @ 14:58:37 on Oct 23, 2007

Maybe they paid them off!

Seriously though, I'm not all that surprised. Nimoy, Nichols, Takei, and Koenig always struck me as classy folk.

As for Bill, he's still vying for a part in the movie which explains why he's still playing nice.

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