The Metwork geek department is getting pretty hot and bothered as casting of J.J. Abrams' Star Trek "reboot" nears completion.   A few days ago we were all blown away to learn that Eric Bana had signed on to play to the film's villain, but today J.J. went boldly where know man has gone before---casting Shaun of the Dead's Simon Pegg as Scotty.  Sure, there's zero resemblance, but you have to admit that's some pretty inspired casting.  Also announced today:  Harold and Kumar's John Cho has been cast to play Sulu. 

As for Kirk---all signs point to relative unknown Chris Pine.   Still no word on Bones.

Here's a complete list of the casting to date complete with imdb profile links:

Spock:  Zachary Quinto

Uhura: Zoe Saldana

Chekov:  Anton Yelchin

Sulu: John Cho

Scotty:  Simon Pegg

Old Spock:  Leonard Nimoy

Nero (The Film's Villain): Eric Bana


In Final Talks:

Kirk:  Chris Pine

Unknown:
Leonard Bones McCoy