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Chris Pine Says He’s Out of the Loop as Paramount’s Next Star Trek Charts a New Course

Industry reports point to a GoldsteinDaley film separate from the Abrams reboot that excludes Pine, with casting or plot still unannounced.

Overview

  • Speaking with Variety at Sundance, Pine said he does not know the franchise’s plans and quipped, “You probably know more than I do,” later adding, “Have fun, good luck, live long and prosper.”
  • Variety previously reported that Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley are writing, producing and directing a new Star Trek movie that is not a continuation of the J.J. Abrams films and is not expected to include Pine.
  • Reporting cited by Deadline describes the project as a completely new spin likely unconnected to current TV or film continuity, with plot specifics still under wraps.
  • Paramount has not issued a formal announcement confirming Pine’s exit or detailing casting, continuity choices or storyline.
  • Pine is currently at Sundance promoting Carousel, which opened the festival, underscoring his focus on projects outside the Star Trek franchise.