Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz star Simon Pegg has been beamed up into the role of Scotty in Star Trek, JJ Abram's prequel that is set during the USS Enterprise crew's time as cadets at Starfleet Academy.
Scotty was originally played by James Doohan in the 1966-69 TV series, as well as a 1973-74 animated series and seven feature films.
Already on board for the prequel are Zachary Quinto (who plays Sylar in Heroes) as the young Spock, Anton Zelchin (Alpha Dog) as Pavel Chekhov, and Zoe Saldana (Guess Who) as Nyota Uhura. Chris Pine (Smokin' Aces) is the likely choice to play James Kirk, and Eric Bana will play the villain Nero.
Mission: Impossible 3director Abrams starts shooting next month for release at Christmas 2008.
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