Before the untitled-Star Trek movie takes flight, though, Tarantino will direct an as-yet-untitled ninth movie, set in 1969 and backdropped by the Manson Family murders.
The Hollywood Reporter now says Smith has boarded the project as the main writer, meaning the possible (still unconfirmed) blockbuster would be directed by Tarantino, produced by JJ Abrams, and written by the person behind The Revenant.
Earlier this year, some surprising news emerged: the auteur has reportedly had discussions with JJ Abrams about directing a Star Trek movie.
Quentin Tarantino has consistently produced astounding original movies, Pulp Fiction, Inglorious Basterds, and Django Unchained already known as classics.