Nazneen Contractor Joins Star Trek 2

EW reports that Nazneen Contractor has joined Star Trek 2. The Indian/Canadian actress is best known for her role in the series 24. They say that Nazneen will play the wife of Noel Clarke's (Doctor Who) character. She joins other newcomers to the rebooted franchise that include Benedict Cumberbatch (War Horse, Sherlock Holmes), Alice Eve and Peter Weller (Robocop). Original cast members Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Simon Pegg, Anton Yelchin, Zoe Saldana and Karl Urban are expected to return for the sequel which comes out May 17th 2003.

Noel Clarke Joins Star Trek 2

Variety reports that British actor Noel Clarke has joined the cast of Star Trek 2. Noel has become a staple in the British film industry as of late starring in numerous projects he won a rising star BAFTA back in 2009. He's best known for the Kidulthood and the sequel Adulthood. American audiences might best recognize him from Centurion and the Doctor Who series. Other new additions to the cast include Alice Eve and Peter Weller (Robocop, Dexter, Naked Lunch).