PETER WELLER JOINING STAR TREK 2 = PERFECTION

The hard working folks at Variety got wind that Peter Weller is joining the cast of J.J. Abrams hotly anticipated, Star Trek 2. The actor is, of course, known to you and I as Robocop; the greatest police officer of all time. Er, at least in film. Weller brought his wonderful presence to Robocop and it's sequel Robocop 2, as well as standout episodes in 24, Dexter and the mind-bending sci-fi series, Fringe. Let me explain why this is such terrific news. If you've seen the aforementioned episode of Fringe (titled White Tulip), you know how magnificently humble & wise Weller comes across in character and presence, so if Abrams has cast him in a role aboard the mighty U.S.S. Enterprise, then we should rejoice. After the announcement that the director will shoot his latest film in 3D, my hopes were slightly dashed for the sequel. But with this I find them rejuvenated! A fine actor for a fine sequel? I do hope so.