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William Shatner and Ricardo Montalban as Khan in 'Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan' <br />Paramount / Getty ImagesAccess Hollywood
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Move over old Spock - old Captain Kirk could be headed to the planned "Star Trek" sequel and his formidable foe Khan might also be back for more galactic tyranny.
In a recent interview with MTV News, director J.J. Abrams said he's open to bringing back both of these beloved "Trek" players.
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"The fun of this [new alternate 'Trek' reality] is that the destiny of these characters is in their hands -- it's not constrained by the pre-existing films or TV series," J.J. explained. "Believe me, whether it's William Shatner or Khan ... it would be ridiculous to not be open to those ideas."
The "Trek" reboot established an alternate timeline, which allows J.J. and writers Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman freedom to deviate from the established "Trek" history.
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"One of the reasons we wanted to break with the original 'Star Trek' timeline was it felt restrictive," he explained. "The idea, now that we are in an independent timeline, allows us to use any of the ingredients from the past -- or come up with brand-new ones -- to make potential stories."
Last time fans saw Kirk's nemesis Kahn at the end of 1982's "Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan," the superhuman tyrant was exiled on Ceti Alpha V., but this could all change in new series.
"It'll be fun to hear what Alex and Bob are thinking about Khan," J.J. said. "The fun of this timeline is arguing that different stories, with the same characters, could be equally if not more compelling than what's been told before."
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Adding, "[Khan and Kirk] exist -- and while their history may not be exactly as people are familiar with, I would argue that a person's character is what it is...certain people are destined to cross paths and come together, and Khan is out there ... even if he doesn't have the same issues."
As for the inclusion of Shatner as an older Captain Kirk, which was considered for the reboot but ultimately nixed, J.J. told MTV News, "I wouldn't rule out anything."
"The point of creating this independent timeline is to not have the restrictions we had coming into this one. And one of those restrictions was that Kirk was dead," he explained.
But before Trekkers & Trekkies get worked up in an intergalactic frenzy, the director cautioned fans.
"But this all assumes that there's another story that's going to be told." he noted. "We're all still coming down from making this movie."
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krieton_the_hunterUnfortunately because Abrahms did not want to play by the established Timeline. He created a new reality in which nothing we have known and loved has happened, so he can do what he feels and damned be the consequences or consistency I mean he destroyed Vulcan. The part of the federation that severely helped keep the andorians in check.report abuseposted July 29, 2009 4:35 AM PDT
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sinjindidnt kirk die in generations? YES HE DID . and didnt khan get blowed to bits when he rigged the ships self destruct in the wrath of knan? YES HE DID AS WELL how the hell are they going to bring back those two againreport abuseposted July 28, 2009 9:28 PM PDT
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woofwearphotographyIf JJ Abrahms feels constricted by the death of 1 character in a huge univers he obviously has little imagination. . His creation is an abomination and a slap in the face to all of Star Trek and disrespectful of Rodenberry, not a tribute. If he feels he has to reboot the Khan story it proves that again he cant come up with an original storyline. Whats next retells of the other Rodenberry tales?report abuseposted July 27, 2009 4:40 AM PDT
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woofwearphotographyJJ Abrahms needs to be shot Star Crap .He should avoid using Khan for his own delusional view of a federation timeline . Why does everyone believe that a Star Trek movie has to deal exclusively with Kirk and Spock. There was more than 1 ship in the federation . This story DID NOT need to be told, when you have hundreds or more captains that could have done a number of exciting things.report abuseposted July 27, 2009 4:12 AM PDT
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rondasay hello to that little man !report abuseposted July 26, 2009 3:31 AM PDT
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rondakhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnnn!!!!! ripreport abuseposted July 26, 2009 3:28 AM PDT
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J.D.I am glad that I am not the only one who caught the "oops" about Kahn and Ceti Alpha V. Good catch Trekfan. If they can't get something as simple (at least to a TREK fan) as that, then where else might they screw up and then claim "Oops!!! WELL it IS an Alternate Reality"? Research the old....Improve the new.report abuseposted June 30, 2009 1:17 PM PDT
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J.D.I am glad that I am not the only one who caught the "oops" about Kahn and Ceti Alpha V. Good catch Trekfan. If they can't get something as simple (at least to a TREK fan) as that, then where else might they screw up and then claim "Oops!!! WELL it IS an Alternate Reality"? Research the old....Improve the new.report abuseposted June 30, 2009 1:14 PM PDT
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J.D.I am glad that I am not the only one who caught the "oops" about Kahn and Ceti Alpha V. Good catch Trekfan. If they can't get something as simple (at least to a TREK fan) as that, then where else might they screw up and then claim "Oops!!! WELL it IS an Alternate Reality"? Research the old....Improve the new.report abuseposted June 30, 2009 1:14 PM PDT
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Lu LuMAKE ANOTHER ONE!!! MAKE ANOTHER ONE!!!report abuseposted June 25, 2009 8:32 AM PDT
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