In an interview with Wired.com to promote his upcoming “Star Trek Online” game (available on the PC February 2, 2010), where he’ll be voicing a character not named Spock, the man who played young Spock in J.J. Abrams’ “Star Trek” reboot claims that after this gig, he’s not going to be touching, appearing, or even thinking “Trek” for at least two years.
Says Quinto:
“I’m stepping away from Star Trek for at least two years — no movies, no conventions, no anything for a while. I did this game to make an investment in the fan base.”
On the surface, that statement does jive with Paramount’s own timetable for a “Trek 12″, which the studio has scheduled for June 29, 2012. Of course, depending on the prep and shooting time, Quinto may not get the full two year hiatus from all things Trek that he wants, though I suppose, say, a year and a half might be enough.
What I’m trying to say is, there’s no need to worry that Quinto won’t be back for a “Trek 12″. He would have to be nuts, and his managers would have to be absolutely incompetent not to talk him back to a sure-fire mega hit. After all, that “Heroes” gig sure ain’t doing the job like it used to…
Heck yeah I'll be back for Trek 12. Scouts honor.
