The British funnyman, 37, has landed the role of the chief Starship Enterprise engineer, played originally by James Doohan in the classic TV series.
The film, directed by Lost creator J.J. Abrams, focuses on the early lives of Captain James T. Kirk and Mr. Spock.
Star Trek's 11th big-screen outing also stars Hollywood actors Eric Bana, Zachary Quinto and Leonard Nimoy. Actor Chris Pine is reportedly in talks to play the young Captain Kirk.
Filming is due to start next month.
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