Speaking to the Toronto Sun, producer J.J. Abrams said there were no plans to find a new Chekov following the death of Anton Yelchin, who played the character in three Trek films, including this week's Star Trek Beyond. “I would say there's no replacing him. There's no recasting.

Also question is, who will play the new Chekov?

Abrams confirmed Monday that he will not recast the role of Chekov that was played by the late Anton Yelchin in the revamped franchise series. The 27-year-old actor played the Russian character in all three Star Trek reboots including the latest film Beyond, which opens in U.S. theaters Friday, according to TheWrap.

Similarly, how did New Chekov die? Anton Yelchin, who was best known for playing Chekov in the new Star Trek films, has been killed by his own car at his home in Los Angeles, police say. It struck him after rolling backwards down the steep drive at his Studio City home, pinning him against a brick postbox pillar and a security fence.

In this regard, who is Anton Yelchin death?

Yelchin was pronounced dead on June 19, 2016, at the scene at the age of 27, the Los Angeles County Coroner's office identified the cause of death as "blunt traumatic asphyxia" and stated that there were "no obvious suspicious circumstances involved".

Does Chekov die in Star Trek beyond?

How Anton Yelchin's Death Changes Star Trek Beyond. And then the camera shifts, ever so slightly, to refocus on the man standing behind him: Pavel Chekov, the crew member played by Anton Yelchin, who died at age 27 in a freak automobile accident last month.

Related Question Answers

Who died in the new Star Trek movie?

Yelchin

Will there be a Star Trek 4?

Star Trek 4 has proved an arduous journey this time for Trekkies with all the drama. Then there was news that Star Trek 4 was officially back on track after several months of uncertainty for fans. Now, however, we seem to be back to square one, with rumblings that Star Trek 4 will never happen

Is there another Star Trek movie after Star Trek beyond?

First there was news that the movie had been "shelved" after the underperformance of Star Trek Beyond, as well as doubts over the return of Chris Pine as James T Kirk. Then there was news that Star Trek 4 was officially back on track after several months of uncertainty for fans.

Are more Star Trek movies planned?

The most recent Star Trek film was 2016's Star Trek Beyond. It's unclear whether Hawley's film is still based on the 2016 plan, or if Hemsworth will return — both Hemsworth and Pine were said to have had run into contractual issues in 2018, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

How old is Chekov from Star Trek?

17-year-old

Is Chris Pine doing another Star Trek?

Chris Pine and crew are expected to return for the fourth installment of the Paramount series. Paramount is beaming up a new captain for its Star Trek franchise: Noah Hawley, who is best known for TV's Fargo and Legion, will direct the next Trek film for the studio, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.

Is the original Chekov still alive?

Walter Marvin Koenig (/ˈke?n?g/; born September 14, 1936) is an American actor, writer, and director.
Walter Koenig
Years active 1962–present
Known for Pavel Chekov, Mr. Bester
Home town New York City, New York, U.S.
Television Star Trek, Babylon 5

Did Yelchin die?

June 19, 2016

Who died from Star Trek today?

Erin's Most Recent Stories. René Auberjonois, best known for his roles in “Boston Legal” and “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” died at his home in Los Angeles due to metastatic lung cancer. He was 79. His son Rèmy-Luc confirmed the news to the Associated Press.

Is Sulu from Star Trek still alive?

He is best known for his role as Hikaru Sulu, helmsman of the USS Enterprise in the television series Star Trek.
George Takei
Born Hosato Takei April 20, 1937 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Education University of California, Los Angeles (BA, MA)
Occupation Actor author voice artist activist
Years active 1955–present

Did Anton Yelchin died during the filming of Star Trek?

He played Pavel Chekov in three Star Trek films: Star Trek (2009), Star Trek Into Darkness (2013), and the posthumously released Star Trek Beyond (2016).
Anton Yelchin
Died June 19, 2016 (aged 27) Studio City, California, U.S.
Cause of death Blunt traumatic asphyxia
Resting place Hollywood Forever Cemetery

What was the last movie Anton Yelchin was in?

“Thoroughbreds,” out Friday, is a smart, scorchingly dark comedy about a friendship between two oddball high-school girls (played by Anya Taylor-Joy and Olivia Cooke). It's also the final film performance of Anton Yelchin, who died at age 27 in 2016 as the result of a freak car accident in his driveway.

What is Chekhov's job on the enterprise?

Chekov is an accomplice in Kirk's theft of the Enterprise to rescue Spock in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, but is exonerated in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. He serves as navigator aboard the Enterprise-A during the events of Star Trek V: The Final Frontier and Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country.