October 8, 2024 8:26 pm

Justified's Timothy Olyphant Lost a Commanding Role in J.J. Abrams' Star Trek Franchise
Justified's Timothy Olyphant Lost a Commanding Role in J.J. Abrams' Star Trek Franchise

Justified’s Timothy Olyphant Lost a Commanding Role in J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek Franchise

Even losing a pivotal role in Star Trek can be “Justified.” Justified: Primeval star Timothy Olyphant’s resume is one of the most intriguing and eclectic ever assembled in Hollywood. The actor has gone from starring in one of the best horror sequels of all time, Scream 2, to working with Leonardo DiCaprio in Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood. But Olyphant did reveal to Josh Horowitz that there was once a chance he might sit in Captain Kirk’s chair on the bridge of the U.S.S. Enterprise.

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​Had he won the part, Olyphant would have worn a gold, commander’s uniform in Abrams’ Star Trek. Read More