Veteran actor Ben Cross, most notable for his outstanding performance in the award winning film “Chariots of Fire” will now take up the legendary role of the the Vulcan Ambassador Sarek, the father of Spock, in the upcoming J.J. Abrams “Star Trek” feature film. Sarek was played by the late Mark Lenard for the first 40 years of the Star Trek franchise. We applaud Abrams — another great casting choice for a tough role to fill.
Cross, who will next be seen in the upcoming crime drama titled “Hero Wanted” with Cuba Gooding Jr. and Ray Liotta, also resurrected another famous role a few years back — starring as the vampire Barnabas Collins in the “Dark Shadows” remake.
He will join Winona Ryder, who we announced a few weeks ago, will portray Spock’s human mother Amanda Grayson. The young Spock is played by “Heroes” star Zachary Quinto, while Leonard Nimoy will reprise his iconic role as the older Spock.
Filming has already begun and the movie will be in theaters on Christmas Day, 2008.
I am more and more impressed by the choice of actors for this film. always liked ben cross’s work. very fine actor. really shaping up to be a good movie.
tim
Excellent choice for Sarek.
Ben Cross is one of the finest actors I’ve seen. His work spans three decades. Excellent choice