Tyler Perry Beaming Into ‘Star Trek’
Popular Entertainer Has Role in Hot Sci-Fi Film
William Shatner aside, talented writer, producer, and director J.J. Abrams sure knows how to build a bigger, better audience for his forthcoming Star Trek feature flick. Exclusive news published this weekend at UGO Movie Blog indicates that Abrams has cast his fellow talented writer, producer, director, and actor Tyler Perry in the movie that fans are salivating to see. That’s right—Madea is going into outer space.
According to UGO, Perry’s gig has already started since he was spotted shooting a scene with two major cast members and extras about two weeks ago. To find out more about exactly who Perry will be playing, including whether the character is human or not, read the original article “Tyler Perry’s Star Trek Movie Adventure.”
This news comes completely out of the blue, but it sounds like a solid casting move if it’s indeed true. Perry is hugely and rightfully popular, a true embodiment of just how much talent and tons of hard work can achieve in Hollywood. With him onboard, Star Trek gets the built-in audience of a respected entertainer, which should only add to the movie’s hype and box office numbers. Smart thinking, J.J.!
Tyler Perry photo courtesy of Michael Caulfield/WireImage
