It’s terribly sad news, not least because the talented actor had impressed in a number of other movies – including Like Crazy, Terminator: Salvation, Alpha Dog, and more recently Green Room – and still clearly had so much left to give. By all accounts he was well-liked across the industry too, something which has become even more apparent in the wake of his passing.

The cast and crew of the rebooted Star Trek franchise (and more) have filled Twitter with tributes to the actor who will reprise his role as Chekov in Star Trek Beyond (opens in new tab) when it hits cinemas this July. 

Still in shock. Rest in peace, Anton. Your passion and enthusiasm will live on with everyone that had the pleasure of knowing you.June 19, 2016

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I can’t believe it , I m fckn hurting bad !June 19, 2016

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I loved Anton Yelchin so much. He was a true artist – curious, beautiful, courageous. He was a great pal and a great son. I’m in ruins.June 19, 2016

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our dear friend. our comrade. our anton. one of the most open and intellectually curious people… https://t.co/zgTxXmyrbDJune 19, 2016

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Simon Pegg rep sent statement from him on #StarTrek co-star Anton Yelchin’s tragic death @NewsweekEurope @Newsweek pic.twitter.com/kVOZLWNHLWJune 20, 2016

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Sad news for such a talented young man. Condolences to the family of Anton Yelchin.June 20, 2016

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Absolutely shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Anton Yelchin’s passing.June 20, 2016

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Anton Yelchin was a bright, brilliant talent, and a truly kind person. I was so taken by him, and won’t ever forget his sweet smile. RIPJune 19, 2016

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Anton Yelchin. Gone way too soon. So sad.June 19, 2016

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So very sad to hear the awful news about Anton Yelchin. Such a fine actor with his whole career ahead of him. He will be remembered always.June 19, 2016

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“At this point there’s been so much built up about this potential portentous meeting between the two Kirks,” Pine says in an interview in the latest issue of SFX. He’s not wrong. 

Before cameras started rolling on the third chapter, Star Trek Beyond, word began circulating about an early script draft that included Shatner’s Kirk. This was part of original director Roberto Orci’s plan, but once he left and Justin Lin stepped in to direct things changed. Co-writer Simon Pegg came aboard to rewrite the screenplay with Doug Jung, and the idea of bringing the two versions together was axed (opens in new tab). 

If that draft had made it to production, Pine believes having two Kirks onscreen would override discussion about the actual movie itself. “It would just become about that,” he adds. “The movie can’t become about that. The movie has to be about whatever story we’re trying to tell. It’d be fun, it’d be kitschy, it’d be a great piece for you guys to talk about, and for late-night TV, but above and beyond that I don’t know what it serves for our storytelling purposes, you know?”  

Read the full interview, plus loads more Star Trek news and features, in the new issue of SFX out June 22, 2016 or subscribe to future issues here (opens in new tab). 

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