Roddenberry though recast would be a good idea

[Jon1701]

From Star Trek : Creator - The Authorised Biography of Gene Roddenberry

In a letter to fans, discussing the decision to kill off Spock in TWOK, he talks about the future of Star Trek and how the franchise could go on without Nimoy and the others.

Even if Nimoy never plays Spock again, I think it would be wonderful years from now to see Star Trek come back with an equally talented new cast playing Spock and Kirk and Bones and Scotty and all the rest as they say tomorrow's things to tomorrow's generations...

So, for all of you who still dont think this new movie is a good idea (i'll admit - there don't seem to be too many complaning these days) I shall type out this smiley

 

[MattJC]

Roddenberry also thought it was a good idea to have a Trek movie involving the JFK assassination , so yourself.

 

[Jon1701]

Meh. Could have made a good movie. You never know.

If you reduce a story idea down to one sentence it is always going to have the potential to sound crap. A Star Trek movie about whales sounds pretty ridiculous really...

 

[TheCanon72]

Roddenberry supported a recast!?

Next you'll be telling me he never de canonized TAS.

:thumbsup:

 

[StarMan]

Next you'll be telling me he never de canonized TAS.

:thumbsup:

Roddenberry ought to be decanonized for decanonizing TAS, if such a thing is possible.

 

[Ryan Thomas Riddle]

From Star Trek : Creator - The Authorised Biography of Gene Roddenberry

In a letter to fans, discussing the decision to kill off Spock in TWOK, he talks about the future of Star Trek and how the franchise could go on without Nimoy and the others.

Even if Nimoy never plays Spock again, I think it would be wonderful years from now to see Star Trek come back with an equally talented new cast playing Spock and Kirk and Bones and Scotty and all the rest as they say tomorrow's things to tomorrow's generations...

So, for all of you who still dont think this new movie is a good idea (i'll admit - there don't seem to be too many complaning these days) I shall type out this smiley

A sentiment that was also stated in his book with Susan Sackett on the making of TMP.

 

[Nowhere Man]

Next you'll be telling me he never de canonized TAS.

:thumbsup:

Roddenberry ought to be decanonized for decanonizing TAS, if such a thing is possible.

it's not and you know it, I know and the American people know it

 

[Nowhere Man]

Meh. Could have made a good movie. You never know.

If you reduce a story idea down to one sentence it is always going to have the potential to sound crap. A Star Trek movie about whales sounds pretty ridiculous really...

sounds like a great idea, however was done in a way on Quantum Leap

 

[Green Shirt]

A Star Trek movie about whales sounds pretty ridiculous really...

And a Star Trek movie about searching for God who needs a starship sounds pretty ridiculous really . . .


. . . Oh wait, bad example.

 

[CaptainJon]

Trekkies should get little bracelets that say WWGD? (What Would Gene Do?)

I mean seriously, though...Gene Roddenberry has been dead for seventeen years now. It's no offense to the guy, especially since he brought us an incredible TV show that turned into a wonderful franchise. But the truth is, how do we really know what Gene Roddenberry would or would not approve of? Now, I'm taking it the OP was a direct quote from the book, which means we know what Gene Roddenberry's position was at some point or another regarding recasting of the original crew.

But I think instead of being so focused on what Gene Roddenberry would do, Trek fans should be more focused what is being done now with Star Trek and whether or not it upholds the spirit of the series that we all grew up and fell in love with at some point in our lives! It doesn't have to be a duplicate, but if it upholds the spirit and principles while remaining relevant and entertaining, isn't that the really important part?

 

[Ryan Thomas Riddle]

Trekkies should get little bracelets that say WWGD? (What Would Gene Do?)

Soon to be sold by Roddenberry.com!

 

[EnsignRicky]

Roddenberry was open to the idea of a recast because he basically hated the guts of just about every principle actor on the show.

 

[treleth]

However, the way I see it, you can't really pick and choose which of Roddenberry's statements you want to listen to. That's like saying if you tackle a robber, and a cop tells you that you that you did good, then also says you that it was a stupid thing to do, but you only listen to the first comment.

I think Gene was sincere in his message that he would like to see a new cast, as most people say Star Trek is about looking forward, not looking back.

 

[Cary L. Brown]

Just to come out of "left field" for a moment... I was under the impression that part of why Roddenberry had considered recasting was due to (1) inavailability (or unwillingness) of certain actors, and (2) his own friction with a few cast members.

That's purely coming from my memory and I can't support it right now... but does anyone else have any recollection to the same effect?

 

[cwalrus2]

Roddenberry didn't always know what was best for the franchise anyway. I'd take that comment with a grain of salt. It was probably said to piss Shatner off.

 

[Jon1701]

Re: Roddenberry thought recast would be a good idea

Just to come out of "left field" for a moment... I was under the impression that part of why Roddenberry had considered recasting was due to (1) inavailability (or unwillingness) of certain actors, and (2) his own friction with a few cast members.

That's purely coming from my memory and I can't support it right now... but does anyone else have any recollection to the same effect?

Well, the letter in question does refer to Nimoy's desire to kill off Spock. There's no real mention in the book of his friction with the cast members though. I do think Roddenberry was open to innovation though. There was a thread recently that Cogley started where he'd seen an interview with him stating (words to the effect of) he hoped one day that someone would do a "better version" of Trek than he managed to do. He talks about something similar on the TNG DVD extras if I recall.

Frankly, I think he was just happy for the idea of "Star Trek" to keep on going for a long time.

Which, I think will.

 

[Balthier the Great]

Re: Roddenberry thought recast would be a good idea

Just to come out of "left field" for a moment... I was under the impression that part of why Roddenberry had considered recasting was due to (1) inavailability (or unwillingness) of certain actors, and (2) his own friction with a few cast members.

That's purely coming from my memory and I can't support it right now... but does anyone else have any recollection to the same effect?

Well, the letter in question does refer to Nimoy's desire to kill off Spock. There's no real mention in the book of his friction with the cast members though. I do think Roddenberry was open to innovation though. There was a thread recently that Cogley started where he'd seen an interview with him stating (words to the effect of) he hoped one day that someone would do a "better version" of Trek than he managed to do. He talks about something similar on the TNG DVD extras if I recall.

Frankly, I think he was just happy for the idea of "Star Trek" to keep on going for a long time.

Which, I think will.

Well, I think I'm with Captain John on this one. Barring Necromancy, what difference would this make? I respect the guy's talent, but seriously this Scifi Muhamamd thing is starting to give me the creeps.

I hope the recast works out. I don't see any reason why it can't -- the magic on the screen was created by writers as any actor. Besides, this about the only way to do it. Most of the surviving actors are pushing 80 -- You can't do an action film with 80 year old actors.

 

[blakbyrd]

Re: Roddenberry thought recast would be a good idea

Just to come out of "left field" for a moment... I was under the impression that part of why Roddenberry had considered recasting was due to (1) inavailability (or unwillingness) of certain actors, and (2) his own friction with a few cast members.

That's purely coming from my memory and I can't support it right now... but does anyone else have any recollection to the same effect?

Well, the letter in question does refer to Nimoy's desire to kill off Spock. There's no real mention in the book of his friction with the cast members though. I do think Roddenberry was open to innovation though. There was a thread recently that Cogley started where he'd seen an interview with him stating (words to the effect of) he hoped one day that someone would do a "better version" of Trek than he managed to do. He talks about something similar on the TNG DVD extras if I recall.

Frankly, I think he was just happy for the idea of "Star Trek" to keep on going for a long time.

Which, I think will.

Well, I think I'm with Captain John on this one. Barring Necromancy, what difference would this make? I respect the guy's talent, but seriously this Scifi Muhamamd thing is starting to give me the creeps.

I hope the recast works out. I don't see any reason why it can't -- the magic on the screen was created by writers as any actor. Besides, this about the only way to do it. Most of the surviving actors are pushing 80 -- You can't do an action film with 80 year old actors.

Agreed.

 

[Samuel T. Cogley]

Re: Roddenberry thought recast would be a good idea

There was a thread recently that Cogley started where he'd seen an interview with him stating (words to the effect of) he hoped one day that someone would do a "better version" of Trek than he managed to do.

Link

 

[darkshadow0001]

Meh, I still would rather either have a show or movie go into the future rather then a prequal film.