The character of Chekov will not be recast...

[Hector]

...in respect to the late Anton Yelchin...

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/star-trek-beyond-sequel-wont-recast-anton-yelchins-chekov-role-says-jj-abrams-1571582

Classy decision from JJ Abrahms and company.

Time for a brand new character to take over Chekov's seat...

[PNGwynne]

I find this very touching. To me, Chekov--like Rand--isn't gone, just aboard elsewhere. I hope we get to see another alien crew member, wouldn't Arax in CGI be great?

[Nostalgiabuff]

yeah, if they brought in Arax or M'reth that would be cool. the cat lady was M'reth right? been a while since I watched the animated series

[PNGwynne]

^ Lt. M'Ress, who replaced Uhura sometimes. Member Piecemaker did a great custom of her a while back.

[Hector]

Those two would be nice.

I personally would like a female character...Uhura needs to hang out with a girlfriend.

EMILY BLUNT!!!

As a slightly disguised alien crew member of some type...

[emeraldknight47]

Those two would be nice.

I personally would like a female character...Uhura needs to hang out with a girlfriend.

EMILY BLUNT!!!

As a slightly disguised alien crew member of some type...

Agreed. The ENTERPRISE could use a few more good Helmswomen.

[PNGwynne]

Pulchritude aside, I think another female crewmember is a great idea.

[Hedji]

That is the right decision. Yelchin's performance was so unique and so stylized, any recast would just be a follow up. It's a nice honor to say that character will forever be retired to Anton.

I think the idea of bringing in M'Ress is positively inspired!

[knight errant00]

Although I respect the sentiment, I have to disagree. They've not retired Scotty, McCoy, or Spock after the deaths of their originating actors, and it feels like it overemphasizes the importance of new cast vs. the old -- the whole point of this reboot, in Abrams' own words, was that the characters are timeless and universal and more than just the actors who played them before.

[fallensaviour]

So the I guess this means they must be planning a fourth film then.

[huedell]

So the I guess this means they must be planning a fourth film then.

I think it's safe to say they're "planning" a gazillion films.

Although I respect the sentiment, I have to disagree. They've not retired Scotty, McCoy, or Spock after the deaths of their originating actors, and it feels like it overemphasizes the importance of new cast vs. the old -- the whole point of this reboot, in Abrams' own words, was that the characters are timeless and universal and more than just the actors who played them before.

There's always the chance that in the follow-up to Beyond they'll kill off the Chekov character right off to kick off the story, and end it with the "same consciousness/different body" trope using a replacement actor...

STAR TREK IV v.2: The Casual Poking Around For Chekov

[PNGwynne]

Knight Errant, I don't think Abrams' gesture--and that's what it is, IMO--means that Chekov is retired or excised from the Star Trek franchise per se. In relation to other, new incarnations, I mean.

In the original film series, I doubt any recasting would have occurred, either, in similar circumstances.

[Earth 2 Chris]

^That was my thought. Chekov is retired for this series. And I think he should be. Good call. I was watching some Dubsmash videos on youtube with this crew, and it was very hard to see Yelchin cutting up and having fun, knowing he is now gone at such a young age.

Chris

[Nostalgiabuff]

So the I guess this means they must be planning a fourth film then.

yes, they recently announced an as yet untitled 4th film

[Hector]

Although I respect the sentiment, I have to disagree. They've not retired Scotty, McCoy, or Spock after the deaths of their originating actors, and it feels like it overemphasizes the importance of new cast vs. the old -- the whole point of this reboot, in Abrams' own words, was that the characters are timeless and universal and more than just the actors who played them before.

They all died as senior citizens and not during production....total opposite of Anton Yelchin.

Besides, like others said...Chekov is retired for this incarnation of Star Trek...I'm sure down the line, in different productions...the character of Chekov will be back.