Just last week we announced intriguing casting news for the upcoming Star Trek film:  Eric Bana as the film’s villian, Nero.  (I wonder if this was the part Russell Crowe was rumored for.)  Now we have more news to whet your appetites.  Actor Simon Pegg (Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead) is signed on to play Scotty; John Cho (Harold and Kumar) will take over the role of Sulu.  With the exception of James T. Kirk (an actor is supposedly being finalized), most of the characters have now been filled.  As a refresher:

• John Cho: Sulu
• Simon Pegg: Scotty
• Eric Bana: Nero
• Zoe Saldana (Haven): Uhura
• Anton Yelchin (Alpha Dog): Chekov
• Zachary Quinto (Heroes): young Spock
• Leonard Nimoy: Spock

Not much is known about the script, though it is believed the movie will depict the Enterprise’s early days.  Shooting for the J.J. Abrams film will begin in November.