Great news for fans of Sherlock and Benedict Cumberbatch in general. The actor will be taking on the villain role in the much-anticipated Star Trek sequel!
Heat Vision uncovered the details:
Benedict Cumberbatch, who can currently be seen in theaters in Steven Spielberg’s War Horse, has nabbed a major role in J.J. Abrams’ upcoming Star Trek sequel for Paramount.
Although sources would not comment on the character and Abrams keeping story details close to the vest, it is believed that Cumberbatch will play the movie’s villain.
Star Trek 2 is due out May 17th, 2013. Are you happy to see Cumberbatch join the project?
In related news, Variety reported yesterday that Noel Clarke also signed on to play “a family man with a wife and young daughter.”