I think the perfect actor to play Lieutenant Spock’s (Ethan Peck) half-brother Sybok inStar Trek: Strange New Worldsis Zachary Quinto. Of course, Quinto played Spock in J.J. Abrams’Star Trektrilogy. Quinto was anointed as Leonard Nimoy’s successor as Mr. Spock by Nimoy himself, who appeared opposite Zachary and Chris Pine’s Captain James T. Kirk inStar Trek(2009) andStar Trek Into Darkness. Like the rest of hisStar Trekmovie cast, Quinto has waited nearly a decade to reprise Spock in the long-delayedStar Trek 4.In the meanwhile, there’sanother Vulcan inStar TrekZachary Quinto would be ideal as.
My jaw dropped when Sybok made a surprise return inStar Trek: Strange New Worldsseason 1, episode 7, “The Serene Squall,” and I was disappointed when Sybok and his wife,Captain Angel (Jesse James Keitel), didn’t return inStrange New Worldsseason 2. But this may be a blessing in disguise and a unique opportunity.Sybok was first introduced inStar Trek V: The Final Frontier,played by Lawrence Luckinbill, but only the back of Sybok’s head was seen inStrange New Worlds.Since no one has been announced to play Sybok yet, the role presumably remains uncast. It would belogical stunt casting for Zachary Quinto to play SybokinStar Trek: Strange New Worlds.
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Why Zachary Quinto Would Be Perfect As Sybok In Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Who better to play Spock’s brother than the other Spock?
Zachary Quinto,Star Trek’s other Spock in J.J. Abrams’alternate Kelvin timeline, appearing inStar Trek: Strange New Worldsas the Prime Timeline’s younger Sybok would work brilliantly in several ways.Quinto’s version of Spock was already more emotionaland filled with rage than Leonard Nimoy’s Spock. This same approach would make sense for Quinto as Sybok, a Vulcan criminal who eschewed logic in favor of emotionalism. Zachary Quinto is also older than Ethan Peck, just as Sybok is older than Spock, and any time Sybok would tell Spock,“I know you"would carry a fascinating undercurrent because Quintodoesknow Spock.
Rising to fame as thepowers-stealing Sylar onHeroes,Zachary Quinto knows how to play an edgy and diabolical villain.But Sybok also has a bit of levity and humor, and Quinto has comedy experience he got to showcase when he guest starred inThe Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Quinto also appeared onGirls, Hannibal,andAmerican Horror Story: NYC, so Zachary has no trouble bringing his talents to television as well as film. If Zachary Quinto donned new Vulcan ears and Sybok’s signature beard, he could make a wholly new and unforgettable impact inStar Trek: Strange New Worlds.
Ethan Peck and Zachary Quinto met in person and shared the stage for the first time at the Star Trek: Las Vegas convention in 2023.
Zachary Quinto As Sybok Would Be A Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Event
Fans would tune in to see the two Spock actors meet on screen
Zachary Quinto guest starring onStar Trek: Strange New Worldsas Sybok would be an event equal toStrange New Worlds' crossover withStar Trek: Lower DecksandStar Trek’s first-ever musical, “Subspace Rhapsody” - if not even bigger.Quinto as Sybok would pique the curiosity of generations ofStar Trekfansas well as the wider audience who enjoyed J.J. Abrams’Star Trekmovies. Zachary Quinto as Sybok is an easy sell, and it sells itself. Even better, Quinto as Sybok would be an unofficial crossover betweenStrange New Worldsand J.J. Abrams’Star Trekmovies.
I and every other Star Trek fan would be glued to my screen watching the two Vulcans duel.
In addition, Zachary Quinto appearing as Sybok onStar Trek: Strange New Worldswould not only bethe first time Quinto and Ethan Peck meet on screen, but it would also be the first timetwo Spock actorsshared the screen since J.J. Abrams’Star Trek. Quinto’s return toStar Trekas Sybok would be a showcase for him and for Ethan Peck’s Lt. Spock because I and every otherStar Trekfan would be glued to my screen watching the two Vulcans duel. And beyond Spock, imagine Zachary Quinto’s Sybok meeting Captain Christopher Pike (Anson Mount), Nurse Christine Chapel (Jess Bush), and T’Pring (Gia Sandhu). Zachary Quinto playing Sybok is too fascinating an idea forStar Trek: Strange New Worldsto pass up,
