With a fourth film recently confirmed by producer JJ Abrams, the series’ former director has now confirmed that Yelchin’s role of Pavel Chekov won’t be recast for the new film.
Star Trek Beyond is almost upon us and, while reported to be a “likeable” third outing for the franchise, it will also touchingly provide a posthumous performance from Anton Yelchin who tragically died last month.
Star Trek Beyond’s writers Doug Jung and Simon Pegg will not be on scriptwriting duties although the latter is expected to return as character Scotty.
It is not known whether Justin Lin, who replaced Abrams as director for the new film – released 22 July – will return for the next film.