Chris Pine returns as Captain James T. Kirk, Zachary Quinto as Commander Spock, and Karl Urban as Dr. Leonard ‘Bones’ McCoy in Star Trek Beyond, the third instalment of the rebooted film series.
Main cast
- Captain James T. KirkChris PineMain
- Commander SpockZachary QuintoMain
- Dr. Leonard ‘Bones’ McCoyKarl UrbanMain
- Lieutenant Nyota UhuraZoe SaldanaMain
- Lieutenant Commander Montgomery ‘Scotty’ ScottSimon PeggMain
- Lieutenant Hikaru SuluJohn ChoMain
- Ensign Pavel ChekovAnton YelchinMain
Supporting cast
- KrallIdris ElbaSupp
- JaylahSofia BoutellaSupp
- Commodore ParisShohreh AghdashlooSupp
- ManasJoe TaslimSupp
- KalaraLydia WilsonSupp
Guest & voice
- Spock PrimeLeonard NimoyGuest
- Commander Spock (archive footage)Nichelle NicholsVoice
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About this cast
Star Trek Beyond, released in 2016, is the third film in the rebooted Star Trek franchise directed by Justin Lin. The main cast includes Chris Pine as Captain Kirk, Zachary Quinto as Spock, and Karl Urban as Dr. McCoy, who face a new alien threat after being stranded on a hostile planet.
FAQs
Who plays Captain Kirk in Star Trek Beyond?
Chris Pine plays Captain James T. Kirk.
Who is the main villain in Star Trek Beyond?
Idris Elba plays the villain Krall.
Is Leonard Nimoy in Star Trek Beyond?
Yes, Leonard Nimoy appears in a brief cameo as Spock Prime, thanks to archived footage.
Which actor from the original series returns for a voice cameo?
Nichelle Nichols, the original Uhura, provides a voice cameo as the voice of the USS Enterprise’s computer.
Who directed Star Trek Beyond?
The film was directed by Justin Lin, replacing J.J. Abrams who produced.
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