I believe that there is a secret legion of powerhouse actors who maintain a level of unrepentant honor while agreeing never to clamor for the degree of sparkling notoriety afforded to the superstars who reign supreme in Hollywood. This legion consists of actors like Philip Seymour Hoffman, Daniel Day-Lewis, Gary Oldman and, acting as the muscle when the rival acting gangs stray into their territory, Benicio Del Toro.
Del Toro’s newest gift to America might his portrayal of the much anticipated villain in J.J. Abrams‘ Star Trek sequel. Abrams has reached Del Toro to play the major part, and discussions seem to be underway.
The role will call for a multitude of talents. He’ll have to play the villain—no problem. Del Toro has played a wide variety of despicable, twisted characters in the past: all different, each masterful. Now, the whole “being an alien” thing that might find its way into the character is less treaded land for Del Toro. Does anyone have a doubt, however, that BDT can totally wrangle extraterrestrial antagonist? Anyone who does has quite the strong argument to make.
We still know nothing specific about this character. He might turn out to be a traitorous member of the crew. Perhaps an overlord of an alien planet. Maybe, Kirk’s evil twin…there aren’t enough evil fraternal twins in fiction, come to think of it. But whatever Del Toro plays, he’ll play it well. And we’ll reap the benefits.
Source: Variety
