In Search of Spock's Insurance Form

Posted by Phil Nugent

On the set of gimmick-meister J. J. Abrams's forthcoming reboot of Star Trek, "where [reports the New York Observer] actors playing alien creatures are forced by producers to cover themselves with enormous umbrellas when they walk from location to location", Leonard Nimoy has wrapped his part (as "a spirit"). In their efforts to make the sure the event would be a memorable one, Abrams "gave a speech about what an honor it was to have worked with" Nimoy, and Nimoy, not to be upstaged, did a tumble on the set and hurt his nose. The Observer's Spencer Morgan was able to scoop up several quotes from members of the crew expressing their concern. “There was some talk about using a double and how they were making a wig for the double, so that the guy would look more like Leonard Nimoy,” said one, apparently feeling the need to account for the 77-year-old Nimoy's presence on the set. “But then they ended up using Leonard Nimoy.” Added someone else, “Well, you know, with CGI, you know they can fix that nose right up, have it looking normal.” William Shatner has reportedly been pouting because he wasn't invited to also participate in the new movie. Maybe he should be counting his blessings.

 


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