Abrams’ Sulu a GIRL? by in Movies / November 12th, 2007
We just got word from a source on the new Star Trek film that writer/producer/director J.J. Abrams may have been misleading us about the casting of Hikaru Sulu. Early reports suggested that John Cho (of Harold and Kumar fame) would play the Enterprise’s helmsman in the 2008 re-imagining… but if our source is correct (and she often is), Cho is actually playing the helmsman’s boyfriend, and role of Hikari Sulu is being played by Japanese actress Mao Inoue.
“It’s just one of the subtle changes to the concept that J.J. brings to the table,” said an unnamed executive working for Paramount. “Sulu’s a girl, Scotty is Swedish, and Captain Kirk is understated.”
Fansites have already erupted with fury over the news. While many have already vowed to boycott the film after news that the Enterprise would have racing stripes and ship communicators replaced with Motorola RAZRs, many see this as the final straw.
“Sulu is and always will be a dude,” said Gabriel Voss, 44, president of the Starfleet Fan Club of South Dakota. “I don’t care who this chick is or what she looks like I… oh, that’s her? Oh. Uh. Then… hmm… can I borrow this?”
In related news, you may recall we had the scoop a few weeks ago about TNG’s Wil Wheaton landing a role in the film as Wesley Crusher’s ancestor, Benjamin “Bit” Crusher? Well sources have sent us this production photo of Wheaton on-set, complete with Sam Elliott mustache, really looking the part of an infamous dilithium pimp. Lookin’ good, Wil!
