Del Toro to enrol as 'Star Trek' villain

Benicio Del Toro is in line to play a leading character in the 'Star Trek' sequel.

Mon, 07 Nov, 2011 - 10:00

Benicio Del Toro is in line to play a leading character in the 'Star Trek' sequel.

The 44-year-old actor – best known for roles in '21 Grams' and 'Traffic' – is set to play an unknown villainous role in the movie, after director J.J. Abrams offered him the opportunity, Variety reports.

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