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Sydney, July 25 (ANI): Heroes actor Zachary Quinto's chances of playing the new Mr Spock in the upcoming Star Trek XI film are looking exceptionally good.
According to E! Online, the deal, requiring Quinto to play the half-Vulcan, half-Human character, is almost finalized and about to close.
"Zachary Quinto's chances of being Spock in the upcoming Star Trek film are looking extremely good. I hear the deal is about to close. Best. Casting. Ever," Moviehole quoted a source, as saying.
"The Zachary Quinto-as-Spock contract is with the business affairs team at Paramount. Business affairs is generally considered the last stop on the deal-negotiation train. The deal only awaits sign-off from outside counsel," the source added.
Lost creator J.J. Abrams has been lined up to direct the movie, which will be released next year. (ANI)
