News: Damon wants to play Kirk in new 'Trek' film

damon_kirk
Originally uploaded by goldteethblog.

Matt Damon told Sci-Fi Wire recently that he’s open to playing Captain Kirk in the upcoming “Star Trek” reboot film being written by “Lost” creator J.J. Abrams.

There’s been a lot of chatter about Damon taking on the role, made iconic of course by William “Tiberius” Shatner. Abrams has said that his “Trek” film, the 11th in the series, will be a prequel about Kirk and Spock’s first meeting/adventure. He later retracted that statement, but the official “Trek” camp hasn't denied this storyline.

Abrams, who hasn’t committed to directing the project, is writing the script with “Mission: Impossible III” screenwriters Alex Kurtzman and Robert Orci. Find out more at StarTrek.com.

So, would Damon be a good Kirk? I wouldn’t mind it, but I was hoping they would cast a talented unknown for the role. And what about Spock? My money’s on Jeremy Davies.