J.J. Abrams Verifies Benicio Del Toro's 'Star Trek 2' Interest

The villain of "Star Trek 2" remains unknown, though director J.J. Abrams certainly has his eye on someone for that role: Oscar-winning actor Benicio del Toro. Will still be up in mid-air regarding who BDT might participate in the "Trek" follow up, presuming he occurs board whatsoever, but Abrams confirmed to MTV News that he's greatly thinking about getting the "Traffic" actor aboard for his next interstellar voyage. "Well, we are just in discussions, we are in discussions," Abrams told us around the red-colored carpet for that "Super 8" Blu-ray and DVD release in La. "It isn't even discussions just being debated. However I would like to use him. I have wanted to utilize him for a long time, which felt just like a good chance." Abrams wouldn't enter into specifics concerning the role he's in your mind for del Toro. Speculation has ranged from del Toro dealing with the legendary role of Khan Noonien Singh to him putting that prominent temple to get affordable use like a Klingon villain. However the "Star Trek" director would offer only that whomever the smoothness is, del Toro is ideal for the part. "It's too soon to discuss exactly what the role is, but he's this kind of amazing actor," stated Abrams. "He's so versatile. He could kind of do anything whatsoever.Inch "Except play Uhura," he joked. "I wouldn't buy that." Though situations are enigmatic right now, Abrams guaranteed the role could be a smaller amount mysterious the moment casting is completed, whether del Toro ends up within the follow up. "The moment we all know who it is going to beand I'd love so that it is himthat'll be public understanding," he stated. Inform us that which you think about the "Star Trek" follow up news within the comments section as well as on Twitter!