J.J. Abrams has confirmed that Chris Hemsworth is set to return in Star Trek 4 and the Australian actor is likely to resurrect his role as George Kirk, father of Captain James T. Kirk.
Scott Mantz of Access Hollywood tweeted ‘Thor’s return following a recent junket for Star Trek Beyond.
Mantz tweeted: “BREAKING!! #JJAbrams confirms to me that a 4th #StarTrek movie will bring together #ChrisPine & #ChrisHemsworth!!”
Hemsworth was just making his way to the movie industry when he joined ‘Star Trek’ as George Kirk, when the Abrams reintroduced the franchise in 2009.
In the film, Hemsworth played a heroic George who opted to give his life in an effort to save 800 others, as his ship crashed in the opening sequence of the film.
As short-lived as his role was, Hemsworth has had a long journey to what he has become today. He made his name in big films including “Thor: The Dark World,” “The Huntsman: Winter’s War,” “In the Heart of the Sea,” and more.
Abrams could not be more excited to have Hemsworth reunites with Chris Pine, who plays Captain James T. Kirk in the next sequel.
“There’s something that hopefully we’re figuratively minutes away from talking about,” Collider quoted Abrams as saying in a press conference for “Star Trek Beyond,” before adding, “The answer is 100 percent yes, and it’s incredibly exciting.”
Reports have anticipated the plot for the next sequel, suggesting “Star Trek 4” will involve time travel, or a Star Trek Generations style reunion or another “Finding Nemo” featuring a father in search of his lost son.
In other news, writer Simon Pegg hints that he would welcome another opportunity to write the next sequel reportedly having Hemsworth on board.
“Yeah always, it’s a pleasure to be given the keys to this kingdom and I’d be happy to go back into it. You know it’s been a real treat… and I’d embrace another one yeah,” Pegg said, according to Red Shirts Always Die.
Star Trek has been developed in three phases since it was created in 1979. The original series had six films to date, beginning with “Star Trek: The Motion Picture” (1979) and “Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country,” (1991). The second phase called, ‘The Next Generations’ began in 1994 with “Star Trek Generations,” and “Star Trek Nemesis” (2002). The last phase of the franchise was reintroduced by J. J. Abrams in 2009 simply titled, “Star Trek” with Chris Hemsworth playing the role of a Space Hero, George Kirk.
WATCH Chris Hemsworth in Star Trek (2009).