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Last November, Paramount Pictures officially declared the J.J. Abrams "Star Trek" film series dead. The studio then tapped the writing and directing duo behind "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" — Jonathan Goldstein (pictured right) and John Francis Daley (pictured left) — to conceptualize a new installment. Now, the pair has offered initial insights into their vision for the upcoming film.
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In a recent interview with Inverse, Daley elaborated on the new movie's thematic focus. He stated that the film would examine Starfleet as an institution, and by extension, any long-standing organization, and the roles they play. Daley noted that Starfleet and its members have historically been idealized, representing a hopeful vision for the future. He clarified that while the film wouldn't approach this from a pessimistic or nihilistic standpoint, it would acknowledge that "bad apples" exist within any institution, wielding significant influence that can profoundly impact the organization and everything it stands for.
Goldstein then cited two films as primary inspirations for their story: "Training Day" and "Crimson Tide." The directors also confirmed that the new installment will introduce an entirely original cast of characters, with no returning faces from previous iterations.
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This isn't the first time the new "Star Trek" film has been compared to "Training Day." Back in June, acclaimed entertainment journalist Jeff Sneider first broke the news on his personal blog, The InSneider, reporting that the first installment would feel like "Training Day" in space and would indeed feature no familiar returning characters.
Sneider further described the plot as centering on a seasoned veteran guiding a rookie through their first day together in space. This premise strongly echoes the setups of both "Training Day" and "Crimson Tide."
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Daley hinted that the film's runtime would closely mirror the in-story timeline, stating that the movie would be "almost real-time storytelling." He added that this approach "shows another possibility for a 'Star Trek' movie, while still not straying from what the franchise should be."
Daley also shared the ambitious goals for the new film. He observed that modern television series are becoming increasingly cinematic, and he believes the challenge lies in proving the value of a feature film. Ideally, a theatrical release should be shown on the largest possible screen, which requires thinking on a much grander scale than any TV series. He emphasized their focus on this, stating that the film "needs to have a spectacular visual impact."
Goldstein also commented on their approach, stating that they don't want to rely solely on existing fans. He explained that they aren't just hoping for enough "Star Trek: The Original Series" or "Star Trek: The Next Generation" fans to watch the movie. Instead, they aim to make a great film that feels familiar to a certain demographic, while also enticing others to discover it. He concluded, "And if we're lucky, we can start a new franchise."
via： Inverse