Bruce Greenwood

"I Just Want To Get Out Of The Wheelchair" Says Bruce Greenwood, On Captain Pike

"I Just Want To Get Out Of The Wheelchair" Says Bruce Greenwood, On Captain Pike

We've said it once, and we'll say it a thousand times, Bruce Greenwood as Captain Christopher Pike was simply amazing in Star Trek XI. We would love to see him reprise the role as our beleaguered Captain, ahem, Admiral Pike. According to an interview with Collider.com, Bruce would also like to see Pike return in the upcoming sequel to "Star Trek". Not only in the sequel, but Bruce jokingly explains that "there should be a whole offshoot of Pike's adventures". We're with you there Bruce. Put us down for a Hamilton, we'd definitely be on board for that.

CONTINUE READING >>

According To Bruce Greenwood; Star Trek XII Shooting To Begin In January 2011

According To Bruce Greenwood; Star Trek XII Shooting To Begin In January 2011

Bruce Greenwood was in attendance for the premiere of his new movie " Dinner For Schmucks" and let slip the filming date for Star Trek XII.  Hollywood.com was there for the exclusive interview and asked Bruce what he knew about the sequel and whether or not we would see Captain Pike's return.

Is there anything that you can tell us about Star Trek 2?

I just know that the plan is to film it in January, more than that, I don't know. 

CONTINUE READING >>

"Star Trek" or "Star Wars?" Uh, gee, let me think... Says Bruce Greenwood

"Star Trek" or "Star Wars?"  Uh, gee, let me think... Says Bruce Greenwood

One of best things form Star Trek XI was the formadable Captain Pyke, played by Bruce Greenwood.  Man, we would love to see him more in Star Trek XII.  Fingers crossed.  Anyway, Popmatters.com recently sat down with Bruce to play a quick game of 20 questions.  Our favorite? You guessed it, "Star Trek" or "Star Wars?"  Check out the rest below.

1. The latest book or movie that made you cry?
A Soldier of the Great War, by Mark Helprin, who also wrote Freddy and Frederika, which will make you laugh out loud. Literally.

2. The fictional character most like you?
The absent-minded professor.


CONTINUE READING >>

Captain Pike May or May Not Return In Star Trek XII

Captain Pyke May or May Not Return In Star Trek XII

Some headline, huh? Not that this isn't obvious... Anyway, one of our favorite Character's from Star Trek XI was the new Captain Pike played by Bruce Greenwood. 

CONTINUE READING >>

More Interviews With Bruce Greenwood

More Interviews With Bruce Greenwood

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Patricia Sheridan recently sat down with Bruce Greenwood and discussed Star Trek XI, Greenwood's skiing past, and life as a celebrity.

Q: I read that you once wanted to be a professional skier?

A: I was pretty outdoorsy. And yeah, that was my plan, professional skier or a poet, if you can imagine that. That was the fall-back position if the skiing didn't work out, I'd make a living as a poet.

Q: So, do you still ski?


CONTINUE READING >>

Greenwood Talks Pike & Star Trek XII Possibilities

Greenwood Believed He Would Do Pike Justice

Greenwood Believed He Could Do Pike Justice

Bruce Greenwood has often played authority figures from The President in 'National Treasure 2' to President Kennedy in 'Thirteen Days'.  In a recent article on Canada.com, Greenwood talks about being approached for the role of Captain Pike and his first reading of the script for 'Star Trek'.

CONTINUE READING >>

Play Aliens and Robots
TrekFleets