Last week we reported that J.J. Abramsâ 3D sequel to 2009âs Star Trek had cemented a May 2013 release date, and today word comes that Alice Eve (Sheâs Out of My League) has joined the cast. Variety reports that Eve has landed an unspecified role in the follow-up thatâs believed to be new to the canon. The actress apparently beat out Teresa Palmer (I Am Number Four) and Hayley Atwell (Captain America: The First Avenger) for the role. Abrams returns to the directorâs seat with most of the original cast expected to return. Benicio Del Toro has been cast as the villain, though the nature of his role is shrouded in secrecy. Hit the jump for more, including the possibility of a second villain added into the fold.With Eveâs role filled, Varietyâs report states that thereâs just one more major part left to be cast, and itâs possibly another villain. The character is apparently older than Del Toroâs and would be more of a supporting role. As we previously reported, production begins on January 15th with a script by Damon Lindelof, Roberto Orci, and Alex Kurtzman. Additionally, Michael Giacchino will be returning as composer. Eve played a prominent role on the final season of Entourage this year, and will next be seen in the Edgar Allen Poe thriller The Raven alongside John Cusack. She also stars in Men in Black 3, which hits theaters May 25th, 2012. Star Trek 2 opens in 3D on May 17th, 2013.
Alice Eve Lands Role in STAR TREK 2
Alice Eve Lands Role in STAR TREK 2. Directed by J.J. Abrams, the sequel will star Benicio Del Toro as the villain. Chris Pine returns.