Another day, another bunch of news and/or rumors breaking surrounding the world of Star Trek and the impending sequel to the last J.J. Abrams-directed hit.

First up, Showbiz 411 is reporting that the upcoming sequel will not be including any cast members from the original television series, unlike its predecessor, which starred Leonard Nimoy in a rather pivotal role. Sorry, no Shatner this time either folks.

Well, there goes all the steam out of that engine.

Vulture is reporting that actor Benicio Del Toro has decided to skip out on the upcoming J.J. Abrams film, Star Trek 2, after being attached to the sequel for what seems like months now.

Casting on the highly anticipated follow-up to director J.J. Abrams‘ 2009 Star Trek revival, simply known as Star Trek 2 at the moment, continues to happen at a quick pace.

It’s being reported that Peter Weller, star of such titles as RoboCop, Dexter, and 24, has been added to the cast. At the moment, however, nothing is known about who he might be playing.

As production on this sucker continues to proceed, the cast for J.J. Abrams‘ upcoming sequel to Star Trek has found a new leading lady.

Variety is reporting that Alice Eve has joined the film’s cast, in a role that is rumored to be new to the Trek canon.

Nothing is known yet about her role, but she joins an impeccable cast bringing back the crew from the first film, as well as Benicio del Toro, who will play the role of villain for the new one. The movie hits on May 17, 2013.

If there was ever a way to make the impending Star Trek 2 any more interesting than it already is, J.J. Abrams and his crew may have just done it.

According to Variety, Benicio Del Toro has been offered the role of the villain in the upcoming sequel. Now, who he’ll be playing has yet to be revealed, but with production likely set to commence in January, plot details should be arriving soon enough.