According to ISEB.net and AICN...

[ourdramaqueen]

Karl is pretty certainly going to play "Bones"! Thanks to trailer_spot for pointing this out:

http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_ezine&task=read&page=1&category=1&article=3492

Karl Urban Confirmed as Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy!

Written by Stephanie Sanchez
Tuesday, 16 October 2007

You heard it here first last week, about Karl Urban’s involvement in JJ Abrams' magical mystery trek through the stars, now AICN is also confirming the story, Karl Urban will play Dr. Leonard “Bones” McCoy.

It’s funny how the internet works, a couple of weeks ago the IESB broke the news that Karl Urban had been offered a role in Star Trek. At that time, we had been told that it was for the villain. Last week, we broke the news that it was indeed for the role of Dr. McCoy, funny thing is another website posted our news a few hours later claiming that they had broken the story. Well, I guess that is how this business works.

Well, it’s not worth crying over spilled milk, I will save my tears for another day. Again, we are still awaiting an official “trade announcement” from either Variety or The Hollywood Reporter, but dammit Jim I'm an entertainment news site not a trade publication and Karl Urban will be Dr. McCoy!


And here's the AICN article they're referring to:

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/34463

He's Cast, Jim!! McCoy, Leonard H (Son Of David) Will Be Played By...

Merrick here...


...KARL URBAN.

You may've seen him in THE BOURNE SUPREMACY, THE LORD OF THE RINGS (THE TWO TOWERS & RETURN OF THE KING), playing opposite The Rock in DOOM, or as the lead in PATHFINDER.

We heard RUMORS ABOUT THIS last week. Now, one of my main dudes tells us Urban-"Bones" is "pretty much a done deal".

It'll be odd seeing Mr. Dark&Hunky-Action-Man playing a laid-back, peaceful country doctor. Presuming, of course, the character is patterned after DeForest Kelley's phenominal approach.

Huh - it better be, because it wouldn't make sense otherwise, would it? And those of us who have seen Karl in The Price of Milk know that he can play other roles than Mr. Dark&Hunky-Action-Man. :)

Comments

[ms-alis.livejournal.com]

\o/ can't wait to see Karl as Bones! Some of his recent films have been turkeys, and this version of Star Trek should be very cool.

[ourdramaqueen.livejournal.com]

Should be interesting!

[mews1945.livejournal.com]

I might actually go see the movie if Karl's playing McCoy.

[ourdramaqueen.livejournal.com]

Same here. :)

[primula-baggins.livejournal.com]

Hey, that's very cool! Thanks for the info.

[ourdramaqueen.livejournal.com]

You're very welcome. :)

[mole-caz.livejournal.com]

Interesting!

Loved Star Trek and never missed and episode. Like Karl [never saw enough of him in LOTR] but hated 'Bones' or rather his character. He always seemed such a disagreeable old sod! Hope Karl's 'Bones' is more cheerful!

[ourdramaqueen.livejournal.com]

I liked him! Very curious to see what a younger Bones will be like.

[foxykc.livejournal.com]

Ok NOW I have a reason to see that movie...

[ourdramaqueen.livejournal.com]

Indeed... :)

[serenitysangel.livejournal.com]

Interesting casting. Will be interesting to see how they portray Bones, like DeForest Kelley or a newer different version. Hope different. I think DeForest Kelley's Bones is one of a kind.

[ourdramaqueen.livejournal.com]

Well, it would have to be somewhat like the Bones we know from the series, or it wouldn't make sense really. But yes, curious to see what way they'll go with him - and the other characters.

[iolanthe-rosa.livejournal.com]

OMGOMGOMG!! That's perfect, wonderful casting!! *bounce*

[ourdramaqueen.livejournal.com]

They got pretty good likenesses, that's for sure. :)

[samena.livejournal.com]

Dark and hunky he may be, we know he can play laid back and peaceful. They obviously haven't seen 'Ghost Ship' or 'The Price of Milk.' I honestly think Karl could play ANY character he wants - he's that good.

[ourdramaqueen.livejournal.com]

Oh yes, definitely!

[noipeh.livejournal.com]

I don't know, I think I'm going to reserve opinion until I see a clip or two.

[ourdramaqueen.livejournal.com]

I'm a bit unsure about it myself, great as it is for Karl to get a role like this. I'm curious to see whether how close they stay to the original interpretations of all the roles!

[bluebell1916.livejournal.com]

I love the original series and cannot wait for this movie to come out :) I think Karl will make a fantastic Bones.

[ourdramaqueen.livejournal.com]

I must admit, when I first saw him mention as being in talks for Bones, I lifed my eyebrow quite Spock-like - he wouldn't have striked (struck?) me as a candidate for that role... Wait and see! :)