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'Star Trek 3': Simon Pegg To Co-Write New Film With Doug Jung

Look Who's Writing 'Star Trek 3'!
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Movie mega-geek Simon Pegg has reportedly been awarded the honour of co-authoring the next 'Star Trek' film.

In addition to reprising his role as Scotty, Simon will pen the next installment of the sci-fi franchise alongside 'Dark Blue' co-creator Doug Jung, reports Deadline.

The news comes shortly after the announcement of 'Fast And Furious 6' director Justin Lin taking JJ Abrams' place, with Pegg and Jung being drafted to fill ex-writer Roberto Orci's shoes.

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Zachary Quinto, JJ Abrams, Zoe Saldana, Karl Urban, Simon Pegg, John Cho and Chris Pine

Fans will be holding high hopes for Simon's screenplay, expecting it to be akin to films he previously penned, such as 'Shaun Of The Dead' or 'The World's End'.

Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Anton Yelchin, Karl Urban, John Cho and Zoe Saldana are expected to continue their roles as the crew of the USS Enterprise, while former director JJ Abrams will be listed as a producer this time around, due to his 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' commitments.

'Star Trek 3' is scheduled for release on 8 July 2016, to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the franchise.

"Star Trek" Best Style Moments
"Star Trek Into Darkness" - Uhura(01 of17)
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It's impossible not to find Zoe Salanda's Uhura hot in this skin-tight red rubber suit. But she classes it up with a chic bun. "Star Trek" is on trend! (credit:Zade Rosenthal/©Paramount Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection)
"Star Trek Into Darkness" - Scotty(02 of17)
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Simon Pegg's Scotty isn't wearing your typical spacesuit. The rugged jumpsuit is more suited to camouflage than for flying. (credit:Zade Rosenthal/©Paramount Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection)
"Star Trek Into Darkness" - Kirk and Spock(03 of17)
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"Star Trek Into Darkness" gives us an updated version of the turtleneck. Now they're sexy again! (credit:©Paramount Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection)
"Star Trek Into Darkness" - Sulu(04 of17)
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Can you picture Captain Picard wearing a lime green suit? Neither can we, but John Cho's Sulu makes it work. (credit:Zade Rosenthal/©Paramount Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection)
"Star Trek: The Next Generation" - Counselor Deanna Troi(05 of17)
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We love that Troi's bun is a different shade than her actual hair. Didn't the hair department notice this? (credit:George Rose/Getty Images)
"Star Trek: The Next Generation" - Doctor Beverly Crusher(06 of17)
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Beverly is the hottest redhead in space. (credit:CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images)
"Star Trek: The Next Generation" - Lt. Commander Data and Lieutenant Geordi La Forge(07 of17)
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We're totally down with Data's dandy Sherlock Holmes cape and Geordi's bowler cap. (credit:CBS via Getty Images)
"Star Trek: The Next Generation" - Professor James Moriarty(08 of17)
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Someone needs to bring back the cravat. (credit:CBS via Getty Images)
"Star Trek: The Next Generation" - Guinan(09 of17)
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Guinan's elaborate hats make us so happy. (credit:Alan Levenson//Time Life Pictures/Getty Images)
"Star Trek: The Next Generation" - Guinan(10 of17)
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No one can rock a bright yellow outfit like Guinan. Why isn't SHE Number One? (credit:CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images)
"Star Trek: The Next Generation" - Ishara Yar(11 of17)
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We wish we could look just as good as Ishara in a figure-hugging onesie. (credit:CBS via Getty Images)
"Star Trek: The Next Generation" - Ishara Yar(12 of17)
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Ishara rocks the "Fifth Element" look before that movie was even made. (credit:CBS via Getty Images)
"Star Trek: The Next Generation" - Guinan(13 of17)
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Guinan's hat is so big that it deserves it's own crew. (credit:CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images)
"Star Trek: The Next Generation" - The Romulans(14 of17)
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We may not like the Romulans but they beat the crew of the Enterprise in the style department based on bling alone. (credit:CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images)
"Star Trek: The Next Generation" - Alexander Rozhenko(15 of17)
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We have no idea where Alexander got his cute style from (look at those cute knit suspenders!) but he certainly didn't get it from his father, Worf. (credit:CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images)
"Star Trek: The Next Generation" - Q(16 of17)
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Picard's nemesis looks like the Pope in this photo, which is probably the point. No one can wear a medallion necklace with as much flair as Q does. (credit:CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images)
"Star Trek: The Next Generation" - Counselor Deanna Troi(17 of17)
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Deanna's hair is so big it holds many secrets. (credit:CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images)

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