‘Heroes’ villain to play Spock in ‘Star Trek’ film
Zachary Quinto will dawn the pointy ears in the latest installment
![]() | Zachary Quinto with "Heroes" co-stars Hayden Panattiere and Masi Oka. Quinto has been tapped to play Spock in the new "Star Trek" film. |
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By Borys Kit
Hollywood Reporter
updated 9:50 p.m. ET July 26, 2007
SAN DIEGO - Zachary Quinto, best known for playing the villainous Sylar in “
The Spock character is synonymous with Leonard Nimoy. The 76-year-old actor also will appear in the film, it was revealed at the annual Comic-Con International convention in San Diego on Thursday. But it was not clear if he would appear as Spock as well.
The Paramount Pictures film, currently dubbed “Star Trek XI,” revolves around the first encounters between a young Spock and James T. Kirk at Starfleet Academy.
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Quinto’s credits also include the TV series “So Notorious” and “24.”
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