J.J. Abrams Certifies Benicio Del Toro's 'Star Trek 2' Interest

The villain of "Star Trek 2" remains unknown, though director J.J. Abrams certainly has his eye on someone for your role: Oscar-winning actor Benicio del Toro. It's still up in mid-air regarding who BDT might take part in the "Trek" follow-up, supposing he happens board whatsoever, but Abrams confirmed to MTV News that he's greatly considering obtaining the "Traffic" actor aboard for his next interstellar voyage. "Well, we're just in discussions, we're in discussions," Abrams told us round the red-colored-colored carpet for your "Super 8" Blu-ray and DVD release in La. "It is not even discussions just being debated. However I must use him. I've desired to utilize him for any very long time, which felt as being a pretty good possibility.Inch Abrams wouldn't enter specifics in regards to the role he's in your head for del Toro. Speculation has ranged from del Toro coping with the legendary role of Khan Noonien Singh to him putting that prominent temple to obtain affordable use just like a Klingon villain. Nevertheless the "Star Trek" director would just offer that whoever the level of smoothness is, del Toro is fantastic for the part. "It's too early to go over just what the role is, but he's this type of amazing actor," mentioned Abrams. "He's so versatile. He could type of do just about anything.In . "Except play Uhura," he joked. "I wouldn't buy that." Though the situation is enigmatic at this time, Abrams guaranteed the role might be a more compact amount mysterious as soon as casting is finished, whether del Toro eventually ends up inside the follow-up. "As soon as everyone knows who it will beand I'd love to ensure that it's himthat'll be public understanding," he mentioned. Reveal everything you consider the "Star Trek" follow-up news inside the comments section and also on Twitter!