Karl Urban over zijn rol in de Star Trek sequel

Karl Urban, die in Star Trek van J.J. Abrams de rol van Dr. Leonard McCoy vertolkte, praatte tijdens een interview met ComingSoon onder andere over zijn rol in de aankomende Star Trek sequel.

What do you think of evolution of your character is going to be like in the next "Star Trek"?
I have no idea. I just know it's going to be good. I'm really looking forward to getting on board that one and I feel now we've introduced all these great characters. It's going to be really interesting to see where we can take it.

Will you start shooting soon?
No, I think it will start to shoot at the beginning of next year.

We hoeven dus nog niet binnenkort naar de volgende Star Trek film uit te kijken. Als het filmen begin volgend jaar begint, zal de film waarschijnlijk ergens in 2012, misschien wel eind 2011, uitkomen.

You're signed on for two "Trek" sequels right?
Correct.

Do you see yourself going beyond those two or is it just going to be a three movie deal?
I don't know. I think that depends on many factors.

Do you think you'd get bored with it eventually?
That is entirely dependent. It's like anything - if you're in a long running TV show or a play. If you're running out of new territory, then sure, that could get potentially stagnant. The thing specifically about "Trek" is that you have to look at who is involved. J.J [Abrams] and Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman, they're all incredibly onto it creatively so I've got faith in them. If it goes beyond three, then I'd go for it.

Have you made any requests to the writers about where you want your character to go?
No, I think that they're geniuses and you should just let them do what they do. I have officially thrown a genius label on them. I've got full faith that whatever they come up with is going to equal and surpass the first installment.

Andere films waarin Urban binnenkort te zien zal zijn, zijn onder andere de aankomende comicverfilming Priest, en Red, waarin hij onder andere naast Morgan Freeman zal spelen.