First Cast Photos from Star Trek

Well, a new posted has been released by Paramount for the new Star Trek film, and on it we are able to see the first four cast photos from the film. Kirk, Spock, Uhura and Nero are all seen in make-up and costume. I have a few random thoughts.

Firstly, I must say that Zachery Quinto looks very much like Spock. I am very impressed and can't wait to see him acting in the role. His uniform looks extremely similar to the original uniform on the original TV series.

Honestly, I can't quite see Kirk yet in the photo of Chris Pine. He looks a little...well...evil. I still have faith in his casting and I'm sure I will be able to accept him as Kirk when I see more than one still photo. It took me some time but I have come to accept James Cawley as Kirk in the fan production Star Trek Phase II. I'm sure this will be no different.

The most interesting shot is the one of Eric Bana's Nero. The rumour has always been that Australia's current favourite export to hollywood was playing a Romulan. He we see no pointed ears (although his ear does look damaged, as if it has been chewed off). In addition to this, he has some interesting facial markings. Could it be that Nero is an alien of a race we have not yet encountered in Star Trek, or is this just an elaborate tatoo? Only time will tell.

Images of the poster can be seen at Trekmovie.com

Intersting times.