Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman discuss the Star Trek Sequel they are just beginning to write, and in the interview they discuss the legacy of great sequels that this will inevitably be compared to.
Empire Strikes Back, Aliens, Terminator 2, and… Star Trek 2.
Alex: It’s very, very important to us to make sure that each movie is good, not “Hey, let’s do as many as possible.” We feel like we’ve inherited this incredible honor and this mantle of Star Trek, and the most important thing is to make sure that we’re protecting that first.
So, if the studio wants more than one, great. But, our thinking is going to be very much about the story and whether the story prescribes that there will be more than one. Part of what is great about Star Trek is that it’s a continuing adventure, so you naturally think that there will be many, hopefully, but we only focus on what comes next, and then build off of that. Right now, we’re not thinking specifically about making 2 and 3. It may come up, but it’s not where our heads are at right now.
Where are you with the story and script for the Star Trek sequel?
Bob: We’re still just brainstorming, internally. We’re going to get together soon and see what happens, and start putting it together.
Take your time boys, it will come. Id rather that it take longer and be good than have them spit out something fast and have it suck. And for the love of Zod, leave Khan alone.
It sounds like their heads are in the right place and I hope the next is as good as the first.
