Stephen of Borg 2 Posted November 9, 2007 (edited) Ryder Is Spock's Trek Mom Winona Ryder has joined the cast of J.J. Abram's upcoming Star Trek, playing the mother of young Spock (Zachary Quinto), Variety reported. If Abrams' Trek film follows the established mythology, Ryder would play Amanda, the human woman who marries Spock's Vulcan father, Sarek. In the original series, Amanda was played by TV veteran Jane Wyatt. The reimagined Star Trek is written by Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci and supposedly revolves around the early days of the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise. Edited November 9, 2007 by Gamera Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kor37 9 Posted November 9, 2007 This is the first "big name" casting for the film. Spock's gonna have a hottie for a mama!.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theunicornhunter 2 Posted November 9, 2007 "Big name?" - Well she did date Johnny Depp - and she has an interesting purchase plan when she goes shopping. She may get roles in movies but I don't think she's been much of a box office draw since the late 90's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trekz 7 Posted November 9, 2007 (edited) "Big name?" - Well she did date Johnny Depp - and she has an interesting purchase plan when she goes shopping. She may get roles in movies but I don't think she's been much of a box office draw since the late 90's. In her contract, there's a clause that security has to check her car every time she leaves the lot. It's a standerd "Ryder" on all her contracts. And I agree with Kor's "hottie" comment. With Moms' that good looking, why would any Vulcan want to leave home? Edited November 10, 2007 by trekz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ Phaserman 2 Posted November 9, 2007 This is the first "big name" casting for the film. Spock's gonna have a hottie for a mama!.... you sure about that? i mean she has aged since she got busted. *hides from the guns pointed at him* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GhostofMajorHayes 10 Posted November 10, 2007 This is the first "big name" casting for the film. Spock's gonna have a hottie for a mama!.... you sure about that? i mean she has aged since she got busted. *hides from the guns pointed at him* Agreed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Son of Kor 0 Posted November 10, 2007 (edited) Oh good Lord no....... Uma Thurman I can see. Uma has a certain nobility about her that would translate well into Amanda. But Winona? Why don't they just bury Trek now and get it over with? What's next, Jack Black as Sarek? Edited November 10, 2007 by Son of Kor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kor37 9 Posted November 10, 2007 Oh good Lord no....... Uma Thurman I can see. Uma has a certain nobility about her that would translate well into Amanda. But Winona? Why don't they just bury Trek now and get it over with? What's next, Jack Black as Sarek? Jack Black? I thought it was Adam Sandler that was being considered for the role of Sarek....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethlehem 7 Posted November 10, 2007 I like Winona and in she is kinda cute in a strange way. I how ever can not picture her as spooks mother. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
He Who Shall Not Be Named 2 Posted November 11, 2007 Oh good Lord no....... Uma Thurman I can see. Uma has a certain nobility about her that would translate well into Amanda. But Winona? Why don't they just bury Trek now and get it over with? What's next, Jack Black as Sarek? Jack Black? I thought it was Adam Sandler that was being considered for the role of Sarek....... I would pay good money to see Adam Sandler play a stoic Vulcan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GhostofMajorHayes 10 Posted November 11, 2007 I think you may very well be the only person that can make that claim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theunicornhunter 2 Posted November 11, 2007 I know I'm biased on this issue - but don't you think he would make a good Vulcan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kor37 9 Posted November 12, 2007 (edited) Ryder to play Spock's mother in Star Trek10/11/2007 - 09:18:09 Winona Ryder has signed up to star in the new Star Trek movie - as the Vulcan mother of Mr Spock. The 'Girl, Interrupted' star will join Chris Pine as Captain Kirk, British funnyman Simon Pegg as Scotty and Heroes actor Zachary Quinto as Spock for the eleventh big screen outing of the cult TV show. The role will see Ryder don the prosthetic pointy ears made famous by Leonard Nimoy in the sci-fi series. Directed by J.J. Abrams, the film will focus on the early journey of the original Enterprise crew and is due for release in December next year. I guess the writer of this article is not knowledgable about Trek. Ryder will NOT be wearing pointy ears because her character is human.................. Edited November 12, 2007 by Kor37 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kor37 9 Posted November 12, 2007 This is the first "big name" casting for the film. Spock's gonna have a hottie for a mama!.... you sure about that? i mean she has aged since she got busted. *hides from the guns pointed at him* http://www.icelebonline.com/grab_image.htm...;imageid=267624 I'd say she still looks pretty good!.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ Phaserman 2 Posted November 12, 2007 hey kor, some reason im being restricted from viewing that site... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
He Who Shall Not Be Named 2 Posted November 12, 2007 I think you may very well be the only person that can make that claim I'm not saying he could pull it off, I just want to see him attempt it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites