James McAvoy may have joined the cast of JJ Abrams’ Star Trek (2009), but like whom? Abrams has successfully rebooted the dormant Star Trek movie franchise, recasting Captain James T. Kirk, Mr. Spock, and the iconic crew of the Starship Enterprise with a new, younger cast led by Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto. Star Trek (2009) proved audiences would accept different actors playing Star Trek: The Original Seriess’ lettersand Abrams the first Star Trek would become the highest-grossing Star Trek movie and spawn two sequels.
Star Trek (2009)’s cast is one of the reasons it was a hit with audiences. Without a William Shatner impression, Chris Pine captured Captain Kirk’s risk-taking essence and innate bravery. Zachary Quinto embodied Spock’s buried volatility, which was even more impressive since he acted opposite the original Spock, Leonard Nimoy. Karl Urban perfectly conveyed Dr. Leonard McCoy’s irascible nature, Zoe Saldana charmingly revamped Lt. Niuta Uhura, John Cho was just right for Mr. Sulu’s swashbuckling cool, and Anton Yelchin exuded Ensign Pavel Chekov’s nervous energy. Simon Pegg Is also ideal as Scotty Who could James McAvoy have played in Star Trek?
Our prediction for James McAvoy’s Star Trek 2009 character is Scotty
James McAvoy as Mr. Scott?
appeared as a guest on Happy sad confused podcast, James McAvoy told host Josh Horowitz that he almost joined the cast of JJ Abrams’ Star Trek (2009), but Jacob did not disclose which character. The logical Character for James McAvoy would be Lt. Montgomery Scott AKA Scotty. McAvoy is Scottish, just like the Starship Enterprise’s chief engineer. The role eventually went to English actor Simon Pegg, who took over the role originated by James Doohan in Star Trek: The Original Series.
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James McAvoy said he decided to turn down his mystery role offer in Star Trek (2009) because He didn’t think he was right for it. If the role was Scotty, perhaps McAvoy didn’t want to play the stereotypical Scotsman with the accent that James Doohan and Simon Pegg did. McAvoy, who was not yet 30 when star trek (2009) was cast, may also have leading man aspirations, and he would soon get his chance as Professor X in 2011 X-Men: First Class. McAvoy also revealed that he told JJ Abrams what kind of actor would be better for the mystery role James rejected, and Abrams cast the right actor for the role.
Who else James McAvoy could have played in 2009’s Star Trek movie
James McAvoy could also be the villain
While Scotty would have been the obvious choice for James McAvoy to play in Star Trek (2009), it is interesting that Happy sad confused Host Josh Horowitz asked James if he was offered the role of Dr. Leonard “Bones” McCoy. McAvoy may have played the cantankerous doctor, but he’s not as well suited to take over for DeForest Kelly as Karl Urban. Another fascinating possibility is Spock. McAvoy could have played the Vulcan part that Zachary Quinto finally won.
JJ Abrams may have considered James McAvoy for the role of Nero.
Of course, James McAvoy has played devilish villains as heroes. JJ Abrams could have considered James McAvoy for the role of Nero, the Romulan villain, which went to Eric Bana. If McAvoy was in contention for Spock, he might as well have been in the running to play Nero. Ultimately, James McAvoy did not To JJ Abrams Star Trek (2009)Although he is an unabashed fan of the alternate Kelvin Timeline set Star Trek Movies, as well as a Trekkie who loves Star Trek: The Original Series And Star Trek: The Next Generation. Maybe if JJ Abrams’ Star Trek 4 Ever happens, James McAvoy can finally come aboard the starship Enterprise.
Source: Happy sad confused podcast