STAR TREK 3 Could Be Directed By First-Timer Roberto Orci

Andrew Mack, Editor, News; Toronto, Canada (@Mack_SAnarchy)

Satisfied to keep things within his tight-knit community of filmmakers and writers, The Wrap reports that J.J. Abrams has given his blessing to writer Roberto Orci to take the director's chair for Star Trek 3. Abrams will simply be too busy with Star Wars: Episode VII to take on another Star Trek film again. Sounds like he has chosen a side and stuck Orci with second choice. Heh. 

Long considered a front runner for the job, Orci is currently working on the screenplay with first-timers J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay. The report states that he is in negotiations for the coveted position.

Orci has a hefty portfolio. He has written screenplays for both new Star Trek films, both of the Amazing Spider-Man films. two Transformer films, and Cowboys & Aliens. This guy is Hollywood formula filmmaking through and through. 

According to the same report, Paramount has not commented on this development. 
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