Unmasking Star Trek Beyond
Any Trekkie worth their salt will remember Star Trek Beyond, the third film in the successful reboot of this well-loved series. Credit for this hit film goes to Justin Lin, who took up the directorial baton from J.J. Abrams. Despite some backstage turbulence and a tight schedule, the film exceeded expectations. In fact, it raked in over $343 million around the globe. But did you know about the off-camera challenges faced by the crew and cast? Let’s get into it!
The Unexpected Turn on Set
Remember Chris Pine, who played the incomparable Captain James Kirk in the film? Behind his stellar performance, there was an unscheduled accident. Yes, you read that right! Chris Pine got a black eye while filming a fight sequence with co-star Idris Elba, who played the villainous Krall. Even though Elba’s punch was accidental, it certainly left its mark. Literally! But like the true leader he is on the screen, Pine soldiered on, black eye or no black eye. Now that’s staying in character!
Stepping Up and Stepping In
When Abrams decided to move on to a different galaxy far, far away in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, a new director was needed. That’s when Justin Lin, famous for directing a series of the Fast & Furious franchise, was brought in. Lin had some big shoes to fill and a tiny amount of time to do it in. But hey, no pressure, right? He had to handle lots of tricky situations, including dealing with Pine’s on-set injury.
However, Lin faced the challenge like a pro. Critics were generally impressed, comparing Star Trek Beyond favorably to its predecessor, Star Trek Into Darkness. So much so, the movie grossed $343 million worldwide, a pretty good return on its $185 million budget.
The Casting Couch Shuffle
Star Trek Beyond also saw some changes behind the scenes. After Roberto Orci left the directing team, a few highly talented directors were in consideration. These included Edgar Wright and Rupert Wyatt. But it was Lin who got the final call, leaving behind another chance to direct a Fast & Furious movie.
J.J. Abrams particularly liked Lin’s vision for Star Trek Beyond. However, he didn’t make things easy for Lin. He laid down a super-tight production schedule for the film. Lin admitted in a chat with Josh Horowitz that it was possibly one of the toughest tasks of his career. But he wasn’t alone. He had the support of co-writer and actor Simon Pegg, who was always there to lend a helping hand.
A Stellar Voyage Despite The Odds
Juggling all these production hitches, Star Trek Beyond still managed to deliver an astounding cinematic experience to its audience. The trials and achievements during production only enriched the tapestry of this beloved franchise. Ready to relive the action-packed journey of Star Trek Beyond? You can stream it now on AMC+.
Whether you’re just discovering the Star Trek universe or an old hand around the Starfleet, the behind-the-scenes story of Star Trek Beyond is a testament to the art of movie-making. It’s not just about what you see on screen, but also about the unsung heroes and thrilling escapades that happen off-camera to bring it all together.
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