| Guess Which 2012 Oscar Nominee Was Considered For The STAR TREK 2 Villain Role? |
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| Wednesday, 02 May 2012 14:53 |
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Mexican actor Demian Bichir is probably best known for his Best Actor nomination for his sensational performance in "A Better Life." You will most likely see him next in Robert Rodriguez's "Machete Kills" which is a sequel to "Machete." While covering that news, Variety's Jeff Sneider shared an intriguing bit of Star Trek 2 scoopage.
Sources told Variety late last year that director J.J. Abrams had expressed interest in casting Damien Bichir as the villain in "Star Trek 2," but the actor had already committed to starring in a Mexican stage production of "Swimming With Sharks" that his younger brother Bruno was directing. Bichir had already delayed his participation in the play to topline "A Better Life" and recur on Showtime's "Weeds," so rather than bailing for another major Hollywood film, he stayed true to his word and honored his commitment to his brother.
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