| Re: Simon Pegg Discusses Sequels to Trek XI |
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Group: alt.startrek · Group Profile
Author: DoughDough Date: Mar 22, 2008 07:36
> Not if he wants to avoid being typecast as a Star Trek actor, which is
> what will happen if he is stuck with the franchise for nine whole years.
> James Doohan was never able to avoid being typecast as "Scotty" and
> couldn't find work elsewhere after TOS was canceled.
This was a viable argument in the 60s, but doesn't wash today. I believe
Chris Reeve broke the "typecast" mold (along with Sean Connery) and now Eric
Bana is NOT only the Hulk, Christian Bale is NOT only Batman, etc. We, as a
vviewing public, can (thankfully) see beyond an actor's last role.
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