Joe Cornish is rumored to direct "Star Trek 3" after J.J Abrams left the series due to scheduling conflicts with "Star Wars: Episode VII."
According to Deadline.com, Paramount is happy about the possibility of having Joe Cornish on board. "I'm hearing the studio is sweet on Joe Cornish to direct the next film," reported Deadline.
This is the second time it has been rumored that Cornish would direct the film. Back in May, Umberto "El Mayimbe" Gonzalez from Latino Review tweeted that he would replace Abrams. The blogger stated, "I guess y'all wanna know about who might be directing STAR TREK 3 if it ever goes. Heard Joe Cornish BUT also heard he's on a list of names."
He added, "I'm NOT saying Joe Cornish is the guy, but what I am saying is that he is definitely one of NUMEROUS contenders."
Cornish is best known for directing the cult film "Attack the Block," which was nominated for the British Academy Awards. He also wrote "The Adventures of Tintin," and the upcoming "Ant-Man." The director has also acted in "Hot Fuzz" and "No Heroics."
Paramount has been very diligent with the upcoming installment. Abrams announced that he would not direct in September.
"Whomever it is that directs the film will be someone we all know is going to keep the cast and crew in good hands... I feel very lucky to have been part of it, and it definitely feels like the right time to let someone come in and do their own thing. I certainly don't want someone to come in and try to do what I would have done. We want to hire someone who's gonna come in and bring their own sensibility. I'm very excited to see what comes next, despite feeling jealous of whomever that person is," said Abrams at the time.
"Star Trek 3" does not have a release date yet, but the studio is slated to announce it next year.
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