The cinematic arm of the Star Trek universe may have missed out on an intriguing project as Quentin Tarantino's concept for a 'hard R' Star Trek film gathered attention. Known for his unique cinematic flair, Tarantino, alongside screenwriter Mark L. Smith, had developed a script that promised to bring Pulp Fiction-like violence to the Star Trek realm, deviating from the franchise's traditional approach. Although the film had potential support from Paramount and Bad Robot, uncertainty about this project being Tarantino's last led to the script being shelved. Meanwhile, the next official Star Trek film, tied to the Kelvin timeline, faces its own development challenges with no director currently attached. This news adds to the anticipation and speculation around the future of the Star Trek film series.
Was Quentin Tarantino really going to direct a Star Trek movie?Yes, Quentin Tarantino was indeed planning to direct a 'hard R' Star Trek movie with screenwriter Mark L. Smith, which would have featured the signature violence reminiscent of his previous works. However, the project was ultimately not pursued.
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Tarantino dipping his toes into the Star Trek galaxy could've been a wild ride; it's a bummer we won't get to see his edgy take warp into the sci-fi realm. Guess we'll just have to keep our phasers set to 'what-if' for now and see what new directions the Kelvin timeline ventures into without a director at the helm yet.