Star Trek UK Premiere

The transcript is a conversation about the experience of working on a Star Trek project. It covers the actor's initial unfamiliarity with the Trekkie culture, the reasons for choosing the role, and the excitement of playing a villain. The actor shares insights into the character Nero and the experience of working with director J.J. Abrams. The conversation concludes with thoughts on achieving cult status among Star Trek fans.

How does the interviewee describe his relationship with the Star Trek TV show?

• He is a dedicated Trekkie.

• He was a fan of the TV show but not a Trekkie.

• He has never watched the TV show.

• He dislikes the TV show.

What attracted the interviewee to the Star Trek script?

• The opportunity to work with a famous director.

• The chance to play a heroic character.

• The script's brilliance and sense of fun.

• The potential for a high salary.

What was a new experience for the interviewee while working on Star Trek?

• Working with a new language.

• Shooting in a foreign country.

• Acting in a historical drama.

• Performing in a green screen movie.

How does the interviewee feel about playing a villain in Star Trek?

• He thinks the character is too one-dimensional.

• He finds it challenging and unenjoyable.

• He prefers playing heroic roles.

• He believes the character's meanness is justified.

What is the interviewee's perspective on gaining cult-like status among Star Trek fans?

• He is indifferent and doesn't think it will happen.

• He believes it will only affect the main cast.

• He is eager to embrace it.

• He is worried about the attention.