Although shooting for the Star Trek reboot sequel begins in January, the film is currently without a villain, as the man in talks for the roll, Benicio Del Toro, has bowed out. But that’s not the only Star Trek 2 news announced today…

According to Vulture, a “highly placed source” says that the sequel villain will be none other than Khan, originally played by Ricardo Montalban in 1982’s Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Let’s just hope they find someone to fill the roll in the next few weeks!

Although Del Toro began negotiations for the film last month, Vulture reports that “the deal actually went asunder last Wednesday after parties couldn’t come to terms over monetary issues.”

Earlier this week, Variety announced that Peter Weller (RoboCop, Dexter, 24) had also been cast in the film, although his specific roll is still being kept under wraps.

Are you disappointed to see Del Toro leave the film? Who do you want to see join the cast as Khan?