Zoe Saldana famously starred as Nyota Uhura Star Trek film series, but before her career progressed in that film, she was unaware of everything about the franchise. She was introduced to the world of Trekkies by director Steven Spielberg.
Saldana was cast in Spielberg’s 2004 film terminal As Dolores, obsessed with an immigration officer Star Trek. Because of her character’s personality, the actress did a lot of research into her popularity as Dolores the Trekkie until it became her advantage to land the role in JJ Abrams’ 2009. Star Trek instalments
Did not know anything about Zoe Saldaña Star Trek
In an interview with TrekMovieActress Zoe Saldaña confessed that she had no idea about anything Star Trek Until she starred in a Steven Spielberg film. Her character was very much a Trekkie, and she had to embody someone who is obsessed with the franchise.
“I didn’t even know the meaning of the word ‘trackie’. So I didn’t know what the conventions were. I knew about Star Trek, but not extensively. So part of my research to feel like being a Trekkie and going to these conventions“
Part of her character study was looking back Star Trek Films She recalled the feeling inspired by the franchise that, even after many years, has a loyal following.
“I watched some episodes, and I watched Trekkies 1 and 2, and I remember watching it, and people around me laughing at everything, and I was so overwhelmed, and I’m so glad that I remember, ‘I want to be, I want to be so passionate about something that I incorporate it into my everyday life and that’s why I wake up and it fulfills me.’ “
Tea Guardians of the Galaxy Star’s appreciation for her fandom and movies became her leverage in the role of Nyota Uhura in 2009. Star Trek. Saldana also shared that Spielberg visited the set and brought up to everyone that he taught the actress how to do the Vulcan salute.
“It was through the fans that I became very curious. What is it about this show and these characters and these stories that draws people to keep it alive after a few seasons forty-some years later?“
Star Trek Has an impressive 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film also grossed over $385 million against a production budget of $150 million.
Zoe Saldaña wants to do one more Star Trek the movie
In her conversation with Comic bookZoe Saldaña revealed that she is aware of the brewing reports Star Trek Hapto She was only concerned that the old actors would be replaced by young actors.
“I just heard that they are ready to do something new with a small type, take it. As it is closed. I don’t know if it’s the former or the latter, but they’re really still hoping he grabs all of our veterans and brings us back for one last round.“
The actress finally expressed her excitement to return to the franchise for one last film. It will certainly take a lot of work to bring the entire team back, but she is not losing hope.
“Look, I know it’s a lot to juggle with a whole bunch of people with busy schedules. But, working with JJ Abrams and for JJ Abrams in Bad Robot was always a wonderful and beautiful experience for me. So, if I can do it one last time, I will be very grateful“
Saldana actually owes her involvement to Steven Spielberg Star Trekfranchise that helped launch her career and made her one of Hollywood’s highest-paid actresses.
Star Trek Available to stream via Netflix.
