I thought of Paul McGillion as well, but I have a feeling he would be too concerned with typecasting to take the part and that he would get in the movie’s way because he’s already playing a similarly fussy Scotsman in another very popular science fiction franchise. Not to say he couldn’t do the job and do it well–he seems like such a natural for the role–but he’d draw the focus away from the main characters and make some of the audience wonder whether he was cast purely for publicity reasons.

As for McAvoy’s games, I strongly suspect his agent is egging him on and that he’s playing publicity for his own career, whether or not that career ever involves playing Montgomery Scott. And if I was a semi-well-known Scottish actor trying to maximize my star power in the American market, I might well do exactly what he’s doing. It can’t hurt him, and who knows, it might even help him land the role.

To me Brody is all wrong for Spock. Nimoy was slight, but solid. Brody seems frail and that schnozzola makes Nimoy look dainty. I still like Quinto for the Vulcan part.

however it would be very nice if the ‘big five’ were played by well known actors….

based on recent rumours and my own thoughts, i have created the following list…

Kirk: Damon
Spock: Brody
McCoy: Sinise
Scotty: McGregor or how about Paul McGillion (Dr Carson Beckett Stargate Atlantis – Stargate is linked heavily with the Trek franchise) or even Dougray Scott (was linked with being new Bond before Craig labelled as the next Connery)
Ahura: Halle Berry or even Alfre Woodward (Star Trek: First Contact)

give me your thoughts people :D

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I also have a feeling that Damon was approached to play someone else in this movie, like Pike maybe. It would be interesting if Kirk was only a supporting character in this movie with Pike being the star of the film, then Kirk takes over the Enterprise and therefore the starring role at the very end. That way Damon could be in the movie without having to commit to any sequels.