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Should fans be optimistic over who’s leading the Star Trek Origins film?

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As a seasoned gamer with decades of sci-fi and Star Trek fandom under my belt, I must admit that the announcement of Star Trek Origins has me both excited and apprehensive. The concept sounds promising, and the involvement of Toby Haynes, who directed USS Callister for Black Mirror, gives me hope. However, the work of Seth Grahame-Smith leaves me a bit uneasy, especially after the less-than-stellar adaptations he’s been involved in.

The production of Star Trek Origins has been confirmed, and this project will delve into the formative years of the franchise. The narrative will primarily revolve around the evolving interactions between humans and alien species, with a significant focus on the complex relationship between humans and Vulcans. This upcoming series might share some similarities with Alien Nation in terms of its storytelling style.

Interestingly enough, the television adaptation of Alien Nation featured Gary Graham, who later appeared on Star Trek: Enterprise under the character name Solar.

Now that the movie has officially started production, who’s involved in this project? The director hailing from the franchise is Toby Haynes, and Seth Grahame-Smith, a veteran producer and writer, will pen the script. Some fans might feel apprehensive about this, but is there really cause for concern?

What contributions have Haynes and Grahame-Smith made, causing fans to feel a mix of apprehension and anticipation regarding the project?

It appears that Grahame-Smith excels in filmmaking over the other individual, as demonstrated by his works such as the Dark Shadows reboot featuring Johnny Depp, the adaptation of Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, the less successful Fantastic Four (2015), and the hit Lego spinoff movie, The Lego Batman Movie.

To make matters worse, he was also a major voice on the 2023 flop, The Flash.

Haynes has primarily focused on directing television productions. Shows such as Doctor Who, Sherlock, The Musketeers, Black Mirror, and Andor fall under this category. Notably, his work with the Black Mirror franchise, specifically the 2017 Star Trek-inspired episode, USS Callister, has sparked enthusiasm among fans for his future projects.

It appears that Haynes has thus far only been at the helm of a single film production, which is the 2019 release Brexit: The Uncivil War. Although he may be relatively unrecognized by global audiences, this movie generally receives favorable critiques.

Despite having minimal experience in handling big-scale projects such as Star Trek, it’s worth noting that both Haynes and Grahame-Smith have shown potential. While their previous works haven’t always been met with widespread acclaim, they have demonstrated their ability to create successful projects – Haynes with his Brexit film, and Grahame-Smith as a contributor to the critically-acclaimed Batman Lego Movie.

There seems to be promise, yet their track record leaves us apprehensive regarding their participation in the undertaking.

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2024-11-13 04:23

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