Actress Zoe Saldaña looks forward to the early completion of Star Trek 4 as the clock continues to tick
In a cinematic universe where time and space intertwine in complex plots, the actress Zoe Saldaña, iconic for her role as Uhura in the saga of Star Treklaunched an urgent appeal. Almost ten years after the premiere of Star Trek BeyondSaldaña expresses her opinion growing concern about the uncertain future of Star Trek 4a long-awaited film by fans of the “Kelvin Timeline”.
Zoe Saldaña and time against them
In a recent interview with Deadline, Saldaña made no secret of his desire to speed up the process.. “I wish we could do it sooner or later,” confessed the actress, referring to the obvious passage of time that also affected the cast members. The actress, who played Uhura in the three films of this timeline initiated by JJ Abrams, reflects a mixture of nostalgia and urgency. “I feel like a lot of us already have gray hair, so we have to do it quicklyif we have the same cast again.
The first film directed by Abrams was a resounding success, positioning Star Trek Into Darkness as the highest grossing of the franchise. However, the third episode, Star Trek Beyonddid not meet box office expectationswhich made Paramount doubt the feasibility of a new sequel.
New horizons and old dilemmas
Despite the uncertainties, Paramount did not abandon Starship. Recently, the company has been hiring Steve Yockey as screenwriter of the new script Star Trek 4. Yockey, known for his work on series such as Supernatural Yes The patrol of destinyand most recently as showrunner of Detective of the dead boys on Netflix, brings a new vision to the still-mysterious project.
While specific details of the script remain under lock and key, Saldaña hopes to further explore the relationship between Uhura and Spock, played by Zachary Quinto. “It’s been a while since I’ve reconnected Star Trek and the journey of all the characters,” Saldaña admitted. “Uhura and Spock have always been attracted to each other; It only makes sense to see what next step in your relationship and working relationship“.
An uncertain but hopeful future
Although a director has not yet been announced Star Trek 4nor an official release date, hope in the Trek universe is still alive. At the same time, the end of the series Star Trek: Lower Decks Yes the imminent arrival of the film Section 31 on Paramount+ they keep the flame of the franchise burning.
While Zoe Saldaña waits with her co-stars, fans are on the edge of their seats, waiting for their beloved characters to return to the big screen. The actress concludes with a clear message for the producers: ““We need to do this quickly.” A race against time in real life, as exciting as every episode of Star Trek.
Uhura’s relevance to the Star Trek universe
Uhura, played by Zoe Saldaña was not only a mainstay of the “Kelvin Timeline” films, but also an icon of diversity and female strength in science fiction. Since his first appearance in the original series of Star TrekUhura broke barriers, being one of the first African-American female characters to have a significant role on American television. Saldaña’s performance revitalized the character, bringing depth and modernity, which resonated with a new generation of fans.
Compared to other characters in the franchise, Uhura is known for her intelligence and language skills, which are essential for navigation and communication on the starship Enterprise. Her evolution over the course of the films reflects cultural and social changes, making her a symbol of progress and female empowerment in the universe of Star Trek. The long-awaited deepening of his relationship with Spock in Star Trek 4 promises to further explore the complexity and impact of his character on the saga from his first appearance to his future possibilities.