STAR TREK 3: Simon Pegg Describes The Writing Process As "Terrifying!"

STAR TREK 3: Simon Pegg Describes The Writing Process As "Terrifying!"

While promoting his new film Kill Me Three Times, Simon Pegg participated in an interview where he discussed his writing duties on the sequel to J.J. Abram's Star Trek Into Darkness. See what he had to say after the jump.

By YeepYeep - Mar 24, 2015 08:03 PM EST
Filed Under: Star Trek
Source: Collider

While attending a press event for his upcoming film Kill Me Three Times, Simon Pegg spoke with Collider, and discussed the writing process for Star Trek 3, why he took on the writing duties, and when the script is due. Pegg was first asked by Collider what it felt like writing the script for Star Trek 3, his answer: "Terrifying!" 

The actor would then explain in more detail what made made the writing process so frightening saying  "the timeframe we’re working in is extremely tight. It means we’re having to come up with the goods. We can’t be lazy about it. We can’t procrastinate. We have to come up with the stuff because the production is hammering on the door"

Pegg also reveals that taking on the writing duties weren't otiginally his idea, but producer Bryan Burk's, who asked Pegg if ihe was up for it. "I owe J.J. [Abrams] and Bryan an awful amount. I love those guys. I want to do right by them, so I felt like I should man up and do it," Pegg said, revealing why he took the job. Along with this Pegg also reveals that the script is do by this June, but it will ultimately continue up until next year, because "never really, truly start writing a movie until the edit."
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Greengo
Greengo - 3/24/2015, 8:31 PM
Easier said than done Jollem
ScottMontgomery
ScottMontgomery - 3/24/2015, 8:32 PM
Give us an original movie that can stand on it's own, stop trying to tie it back to the old franchise. Let the new series stand on its own two legs for once.
ScottMontgomery
ScottMontgomery - 3/24/2015, 8:34 PM
MyNameIsKhan
MyNameIsKhan - 3/24/2015, 8:35 PM
If that rumor about Bryan Cranston is true...then I think the movie will succeed. TBH I'm more worried about this movie than I am Fan4astic......0.o
ScottMontgomery
ScottMontgomery - 3/24/2015, 8:38 PM
@Jollem
Posting a Star Wars gif in a Star Trek thread?
thebearjew
thebearjew - 3/24/2015, 8:39 PM
I love the 09 star trek movie

other than that cant say im a big fan
ScottMontgomery
ScottMontgomery - 3/24/2015, 8:53 PM
Haha tell me about it! Maybe in a couple years there won't be any flame wars... Or is that just wishful thinking?
ScottMontgomery
ScottMontgomery - 3/24/2015, 8:54 PM
@Jollem ^^^^
TheRationalNerd
TheRationalNerd - 3/24/2015, 9:07 PM
The last film had its ups and downs but overall it was a decent flick. Benedict's dialogue was superb. But yeah the "09" Star Trek film is my favorite as well.
ThedamnBatman
ThedamnBatman - 3/24/2015, 9:13 PM
Alright I'm off to bed, it's fricking 4am here
StreakOfBlue
StreakOfBlue - 3/24/2015, 9:15 PM
I'm scared for this movie. They're lost without Abrams. :( It's going to end the trilogy.

But you know what? Since diversity sells, let's do a spinoff of Star Trek that stars John Cho as Hikaru Sulu! Bring on a nice ship...the USS Excelsior! Have George Takei come in the movie while he's alive!



With the computer, we could see a much more beautiful ship!



They already foreshadowed Sulu becoming a captain!

Or you know, just skip to The Next Generation...
MyNameIsKhan
MyNameIsKhan - 3/24/2015, 10:23 PM
No
Kyos
Kyos - 3/24/2015, 11:30 PM
How reassuring... (°o°)'
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